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National Diploma Programme

National Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies

NDJM · Two years

Programme Overview

The National Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies provides comprehensive professional training in journalism, broadcasting, digital media and media production. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical projects, internship training and specialised media skills.

Students begin with journalism and media studies, news writing and reporting, radio journalism and production, advertising, ICT and business economics. They also study television production, photojournalism, media ethics and law, public speaking, sociology and entrepreneurship before advancing to digital journalism, public relations, human rights, video editing, graphics, investigative journalism and media management.

Real-life projects and internship training are integrated throughout the programme. Graduates are prepared for careers in journalism, radio, television, digital media, public relations, advertising, photography, video production, graphics, media management and content creation.

AwardNational Diploma
DurationTwo years
Programme codeNDJM
Modules28
Credit units111
Modules & Credit Units

28 modules across four semesters · 111 total credit units

ModuleCodeCU
Introduction to Journalism & Media StudiesNDJM1114
Newswriting & ReportingNDJM1124
Business EconomicsGBDM1124
Radio Journalism & ProductionNDJM1135
Information Communication TechnologyGBDM1134
AdvertisingNDJM1145
Real Life Project INDJM1154

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