Overview

Students of the Communication Studies programme offered by the University of Nairobi will be exposed to a broad interdisciplinary perspective on communication science, communication research techniques and information, education and communication (IEC) programme design, management and evaluation.

The programme

Special attention will be given to the mastering of skills necessary for first-rate writing and editing as well as management techniques in communication and mass media organizations in fast changing compositional and technological environments.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Technology And Mass Communication Media

Applied Economics For Mass Communication Practioners

Communication And Gender

Communication, Politics And Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-23 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

13 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following shall be eligible for admission:

Holders of a Bachelors degree of the University of Nairobi with at least an upper Second Class Honors, or candidates with equivalent qualifications from other institutions recognized by Senate.

Holders of a Lower Second Class Honors degree or its equivalent with at least one year of post-graduation work experience in journal-ism, communication, and related fields such as public relations, advocacy and advertising.

Holders of pass degree and post-graduate diploma in mass communication.

Tuition Fee

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International

1553 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 239 EUR per credit during 24 months.
National

1553 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 239 EUR per credit during 24 months.

28,800 KES per credit

Living costs for Nairobi

49608 - 74988 KES /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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