Overview

The Communication Studies programme offered by University of Nairobi seeks to provide quality education in media and communications training to produce qualified and competent graduates who are able to engage in sustainable global development.

Key Features

The programme provides a chance to train a high calibre of professionals in the discipline of communications studies. It aims to produce well-grounded scholars with competencies in teaching and research, development communication, journalism, and public relations.

It is intended to prepare students for careers in communication and media in public and private sectors, civil society, and international and inter-governmental organisations.

The programme will expose students to broad interdisciplinary perspectives on communication, including communication research techniques; communication for social change; strategic image management; monitoring, management and evaluation of communication; and journalism and media studies.

Emphasis will be placed on mastery of knowledge and acquisition of the skills necessary for demonstrating first-rate techniques in writing and editing, communication planning, public relations, and management of communication and mass media organisations in a dynamic compositional and technological environment.

Careers

Upon graduation with Master of Arts in Communication Studies degree, a graduand may pursue the following career opportunities:

Broadcast Journalist

Chief Editor

Editorial Director

Communications Director

Marketing Consultant

Marketing Account Executive

Market Research Analyst

Public Relations Manager

Internal Communications Manager

Sales Account Executive

Learning and Development Analyst

Human Resources Manager

Journalist

Speech Writer

Political Campaign Manager

Technical Communication Specialist

Health Communication Specialist

Web Producer

Fundraising Manager

Non-Tenure Track Academic (e.g., lecturer, admissions director, academic advisor, etc.)

Tenure-Track Professor

Community College Professor

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Technology And Mass Communication Media

Applied Economics For Mass Communication Practioners

Communication And Gender

Communication, Politics And Governance

Theories of Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Communication Studies

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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

Holders of a bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi with at least Upper Second Class honours.

Graduates of any other university whose qualifications have been accepted by the Senate as being equivalent to 3.1.1 above.

Holders of a bachelor’s degree, Lower Second Class Honours, of the University of Nairobi or other equivalent qualifications as approved by the Senate and who must also possess any one of the following qualifications:

At least two years of work or relevant experience

Relevant research and media publications

A postgraduate diploma from a recognized academic institution

Holders of a pass degree of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualification from any other university as approved by the Senate and a postgraduate diploma in mass communication plus one of the following qualifications:

At least two years of work or relevant experience

Relevant research and media publications

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Communication Studies.

Available Scholarships

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