Overview

In addition to offering major and minor programmes in Media and Communication Studies, the Department also runs a campus radio station, UNZA Radio. Established in 2004, the station acts as a teaching radio station for students pursuing Media and Communication Studies.

The Department also offers courses under the UNZA Radio Academy established in 2015. The Academy offers an Advanced Certificate course in community radio which has three sessions per year.

Careers

Many of the graduates from this Communication for Development program at University of Zambia work in traditional communication fields such as advertising and public relations, broadcasting, and politics, but increasingly our graduates’ expertise and knowledge are sought after in law, healthcare, tourism, IT, and in community organisations.

Above all, graduates are informed and adaptable to new challenges, and they are able to synthesize and see patterns in complex ideas. It’s no wonder so many of the students quickly become skilled professionals, launching rewarding and productive careers while helping to shape the future of the Media and Communication field.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lusaka, Zambia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Community Development View 8 other Masters in Communication Studies in Zambia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant must possess:

Any Bachelors Degree from the University of Zambia or any recognized Institution
Minimum of Credit with at Least 15.5 points or Upper Second Division or Equivalent
Experience in development-oriented work

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7460 ZWL / year

≈ 7460 ZWL / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16789 ZWL / year

≈ 16789 ZWL / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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