Advanced certificate
Course objectives
The one year course is intended for persons engaged in journalism, and for those who would benefit from a better understanding of their profession and for those who are interested in how the media work and how they influence our daily lives. It also offers an opportunity for students wishing to profit from challenging program that serves as a bridge between secondary education and higher studies. It is an excellent preparation for Fanikiwa Journalism School advanced two years ordinary diploma course in Journalism.

Term I
Video shooting
News writing
Broadcasting
Media Law
Journalism Ethics
English I
Introduction to Photo Journalism
Mass communication

Term II
Video shooting
News writing
Broadcasting
Media Law
English II
Mass communication

Term III
Video shooting
Computer applications
Broadcasting
News writing
Communication skills
Business planning and Entrepreneurship

Term IV
Field practical (Internship)

Ordinary diploma in Journalism

YEAR I


Semester I

Video shooting
Broadcasting
Communication skills I
Public Relations
News writing and reporting
Journalism and Ethics
Media Law
Newspaper production and distribution

Semester II
Video shooting
Public Relations
Broadcasting
News writing and reporting
Communication skills II
Photo Journalism


Semester III

Television and video production
Radio production
News writing and reporting
Communication skills III
Photo Journalism, term II
Public Relations
Computer Application.

YEAR II


Semester I

Research methodology I
Kiswahili
Development studies
Specialized writing
History of Mass media and communication

Semester II
Research methodology II
International communication
Media Management
Sociology


Semester III

Research papers (Practical)
Internship (Field practical)