Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies (MAJMS)

To qualify for admission to this Programme, beyond all other normal postgraduate Programme requirements, one of the following categories will allow admission to this course:
• Minimum of a Second-Class Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent GPA) in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication or related discipline;
OR
• Minimum of a Second-Class Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent GPA) in any field, (with a preference for the Social Sciences and Humanities), plus a minimum of two years’ journalistic experience in a recognized media environment;

OR
• Minimum of a Second-Class Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent GPA) in any field, plus a postgraduate qualification (equivalent to a diploma) in Journalism, Media Studies, Mass Communication or related discipline;
OR
• Minimum of a Second-Class Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent G.P.A) in any field, plus at least two academic or industry publications in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication or related discipline.

wo years (One month of contact study per year in each of February and August)

The Faculty of Journalism, Media, and Communication started this Master’s course to introduce students to the different facet of Journalism and Media Studies at the postgraduate level. Christian values and ethics are woven throughout the Programme, alongside detailed coursework in journalism

and media. The Programme has two specialized tracks for students to select, Research and Professional, with the second having greater emphasis on work applications.

Among topics covered in courses are: social and gender justice, development, information communication technology, multimedia production, methods of research, editorial management and media policy, law and regulation, among others.

Career prospects upon completing this master Programme are in the mainstream media, government, international organizations, multimedia, professional production, research and advocacy. Job positions range from reporter, producer, and editor to university lecturer.