Programme Summary

The programme trains students into highly skilled journalists whose main goal is to serve society by informing publics, scrutinizing exercise of power and stimulating democratic debate in order to contribute positively to economic, social, political and cultural development.

Admission Criteria Requirements

The selection of applicants is based upon consideration of individual academic achievement. In the case of mature entry candidates, work experience is also taken into account. Entry to the programme is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:

Normal entry 

• Six MSCE/O-level credits including English and at least a pass in Mathematics, or
• AS Certificate with a B-B-B-B grade combination including English and Mathematics, or
• NS Certificate with a 6-6-6-6 grade combination including English and Mathematics.

Mature entry

• Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised institution (i.e. internationally recognised universities and those recognised by the Government of Malawi and African Commonwealth Universities); and
• MSCE/O-level with at least 4 credits including English and any other social science subjects; and 
• At least 2 years relevant work experience.