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)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum admission requirement

1. The common regulations for admission requirements for Undergraduate degrees at the University of Nairobi shall apply.
2. Subject to regulation (i) above, eligible candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication Studies shall be:

1. 1. 1. Holders of KCSE with a mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C+ in English, Kiswahili or its equivalent.
      2. 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.
      3. 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
      4. 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.
      5. Holders of a degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.

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.

OR

• 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

• • 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

1. KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with a minimum of C+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili or its equivalent.
2. Holder of a relevant diploma that is recognised by the University Senate.
3. Be a holder of a Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass.
4. Any other qualification as approved by Senate.

Website link: https://www.zetech.ac.ke/index.php/academics/programmes/degree-programmes/bachelor-of-science-in-media-and-digital-communication-bmdc

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.

Website link: https://www.mmarau.ac.ke/academics/schools-departments/school-of-arts-humanities-social-sciences-and-creative-industries/department-of-media-film-communication-mfc/bachelor-of-arts-in-communication-and-public-relations/

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.

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