The information age has opened awareness for creating and accessing information. News is no longer confined to our living rooms but it can be read anywhere and at any time. In this, media houses and corporations seek for personnel who can articulate news and general information in a creative and coherent manner for quickly consumed by a niche audience as opposed to the diminishing mass audience.
The Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum has been developed to provide personnel equipped with knowledge, and technological capacity. It is not just news but the angle, style and creativity that make the difference
Candidates shall be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Technology in Journalism and Mass Communication degree in the School of Creative Arts and Technologies in the following categories:
The basic requirement for the KCSE Candidates shall be the minimum requirements set for entry into the public universities that is an average grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
In addition candidates are expected to have obtained at least grade C+ (minus) in each of the following cluster subjects in KCSE examinations.
Cluster Subjects
English /Kiswahili
Mathematics A/ Mathematics B Any Group II
A Group II Subject/Any Group III /any Group IV/ any Group V
Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics
Group II: Biology, Physics, chemistry
Group III: History & Government, Geography, Christian Religious
Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education.
Group IV: Home science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, computer Studies
Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies.
Applicants should have a C in English in KCSE, Principal passes and 2 subsidiaries in A-Level.
Applicants with a Diploma in Journalism Technology (KNEC) or equivalent qualification.
Applicants with a Diploma in Technology (Dip. Tech) in Journalism and Mass Communication, or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants with a Higher Diploma (H.Dip) in Journalism and Mass Communication or equivalent qualification.
Candidates with a degree in any field who wish to undertake another degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
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