National Certificate in Journalism & Media Studies

The National Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies equips students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for work in journalism, broadcasting and media-related environments. It covers news writing, reporting, radio production, mass communication, public relations, advertising, photography and media ethics.

Students develop communication and public-speaking skills while studying journalism ethics, social concepts in media, economics, computer applications and entrepreneurship. Advanced study includes photojournalism, advertising, contemporary media applications, media law, writing for the media, television production and video editing.

Real-life projects and industrial training help learners develop communication, creativity, research and content-production skills. The programme provides a foundation for opportunities in journalism, radio, television, public relations, advertising, photography and other media-related fields.