Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the best courses to study in Kenya. However, you have to study the program from a good college or university.
As a graduate of mass communication, you have the opportunity to work as a journalist, news anchor or become a content creator.
News anchors in Kenya earn up to Ksh 2 million per month. Those working for international media houses like CNN earn over Ksh 3 million monthly.
The best institutions to study mass communication in Kenya include:
Mass communication admission requirements in Kenya
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Communication Studies)
- The common regulations for admission requirements for Undergraduate degrees at the University of Nairobi shall apply.
- Subject to regulation (i) above, eligible candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication Studies shall be:
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- Holders of KCSE with a mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C+ in English, Kiswahili or its equivalent.
- Holders of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C plain or equivalent; or KCE Division II or equivalent; or EACE Division II or equivalent, with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Kenya and or its equivalent.
- Holders of KCSE with C plain or equivalent, with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili. In addition, the applicantmust also have a Diploma or equivalent from a recognised post-secondary institution in Kenya or its equivalent
- Holders of the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with a minimum of two (2) principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in English or Kiswahili at the KCE level.
- Holders of a degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
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University of Nairobi is ranked as the best university in Kenya. Having a degree in journalism from the university will give you an upper hand and you will get a job faster than other graduates.
Website link: https://journalism.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-content-type/bachelor-arts-journalism-communication-studies
Kabarak University
Bachelor of Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with C+ in English/Kiswahili in KCSE exams; OR Diploma with Credit Pass in Journalism and Mass Communication or Public Relations.
Website link: https://kabarak.ac.ke/programme/bachelor-of-mass-communication
Kibabii University
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Minimum Entry Requirements
Mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE, Division iii at KCE or equivalent qualifications: either C (plain) in English or Kiswahili or Credit in Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Website link: https://kibu.ac.ke/academic-programs/diploma-certificate/diploma-in-journalism-and-mass-communication/
KCA University
Diploma in Journalism and Digital Media
Entry Qualifications
- At least C- (C MINUS) in KCSE or equivalent, with a minimum of grade C- in English or Kiswahili.
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- A minimum of D+ in KSCE or equivalent, with a certificate in media studies or related fields and two years of working experience.
Website link: https://www.kcau.ac.ke/course/diploma-in-journalism-and-digital-media/
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
PGD PROGRAMMES
- Any Bachelors Degree from a recognized University.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
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- KCSE Mean Grade C(Plain), with C (plain) in English & Kiswahili and any other Two (2) cluster subjects.
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING CDACC CURRICULUM
- A KCSE mean grad of C-(minus).
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
- Mean Grade C-(minus), C-(minus) in English, Kiswahili and any other Two (2) cluster subjects.
MODULE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
- KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) with D+(plus) in English or Kiswahili
UPGRADING DIPLOMA
- A relevant media certificate and KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus) or
- A KIMC Module Certificate and KCSE mean grade of D+ and three(3) months internship.
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication is the best college to study for a diploma in Mass Communication in Kenya. Nearly all the top journalists in Kenya pursued their course from the college.
Website link: https://kimc.ac.ke/admission-requirements/
Chuka University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Engl or Kisw, OR 2 Principals in KACE with credit in Engl/Kisw in O-level, OR Diploma in Journalism & related areas from a Senate-recognized institution
Website link: https://www.chuka.ac.ke/course/bachelor-of-arts-in-journalism-and-mass-communication/
Zetech University
Bachelor of Science in Media and Digital Communication (BMDC)
Admission Requirements
- KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with a minimum of C+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili or its equivalent.
- Holder of a relevant diploma that is recognised by the University Senate.
- Be a holder of a Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass.
- Any other qualification as approved by Senate.
Africa Nazarene University
Bachelor of Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and B- in Eng, Or
2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or
Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma, Or
Credit pass at Diploma level
NB: Exemptions awarded to applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Technical University of Kenya
DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY ( JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION )
Requirements
- KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in Eng./Kis. And a Pass in Maths A/B, or any Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group III or Group IV/V
Website link: https://intake.tukenya.ac.ke/index.php?r=courseApplication/default/home&prog=348
Mount Kenya University
They offer diploma and degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. For a diploma course, they require at least C- in KCSE and for a Degree course, one should score at least C+ in KCSE.
Website link: https://www.mku.ac.ke/journalism-and-mass-communication/
JKUAT
Bachelor of Mass Communication
Minimum entry requirement:
KCSE Mean grade C+ (plus) (or equivalent) with C in English/Kiswahili, OR KACE certificate with a minimum of two (2) Principle passes and minimum of credit pass in English at KCE, Or Diploma/Professional certificate in relevant discipline, Or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate with KCSE mean grade of C (Plain).
Website link: https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/bachelor-of-mass-communication/
Kibabii University
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
Minimum Entry Requirements
Mean grade C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in English and Kiswahili or 2 Principal passes and a subsidiary at A ‘ level in the liberal arts or Diploma in Mass Communication from institution recognised by Senate
Website link: https://kibu.ac.ke/academic-programs/undergraduate-programmes/bachelor-of-journalism-and-mass-communication/
Maasai Mara University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Public Relations
Admission requirement is C+ and above for this course.
Maseno University
Bachelor of Arts Communication & Media Technology (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
Website link: https://www.maseno.ac.ke/all-programmes
USIU
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Kenyan Applicants
Admission Requirements
The table below shows the standards for evaluating secondary school credentials for undergraduate admissions.
| KCSE | EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE | 12th GRADE (U.S High School Diploma) | GCE/IGCSE/IB | |
| Minimum Requirements | C + (plus) and above | 5 Credits in any 5 subjects at ‘O’ Level, and 3 Principal passes at ‘A’ Level | G.P.A. of 2.50 or higher | 5 Upper Level Passes at O Level and 3 principal passes at A Level
IB Diploma- Five passes of grade 4 and above |
It should be noted that:
- For Bachelor of Pharmacy, a minimum aggregate grade of KCSE ‘B-’ and minimum of a C+ in the following subject clusters (Math/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biology) will be required.
- For Bachelor of Science in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, a minimum aggregate of KCSE ‘C+’ and attained the following minimum grades in the specified cluster subjects: Biology C+; Mathematics B-; and English B; or
- All International credentials will be evaluated in accordance with the International Academic Credentials Handbook, the Commission for Universities Education (CUE) Standards, and the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Equation.
- Meeting the minimum entrance requirement for any of the programs does not guarantee admissions into the University program.
Website Link: https://www.usiu.ac.ke/113/undergraduate-admissions-requirements/
Daystar University
Bachelor of Arts Communication
Requirements
Applicants must fulfil entry requirements that apply to all Daystar undergraduate students, i.e. An overall minimum grade of C+ in KCSE or atleast 4 credits in IGSE with atleast 2 credit passes at A level/GCE. In addition they must have obtained at least a Grade of C+ (plus) in English.
Website link: https://www.daystar.ac.ke/school-of-communication/ba-communication
