Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Journalism in Uganda

Course Name: Diploma in Journalism(Journalism)
Major Subject: Journalism
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Journalism

YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Kampala
Admission criteria
-At least (1) one principal pass at “A” level plus atleast (5) five passes at “O” level including English Language.

Course duration: 2 years

Course content
-Economics
-Human Rights
-Digital Journalism
-Political Science
-Industrial Training
-Introduction to Journalism
-Broadcast News Writing and Reporting
-Radio and Television Broadcasting Skills (theory)
-Information Gathering Techniques
-Communication in Journalism
-Sociology
-Media Communication Skills
-Writing for Print Media
-Radio Broadcasting Skills (Practical)
-Computer Fundamentals
-Entrepreneurship
-Television Broadcasting Skills (practical)
-Public Affairs Reporting
-Government Media and society
-Media Law
-Speech and Language Skills
-Newspaper and Magazine Production
-Research Methodology
-Media Ethics
-Photo Journalism
-Public Relations
-Research Project
Makerere Business Training Centre , Kampala
Course entry requirements
-Applicants must have obtained:
(a) At least five passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent at the same sitting;
(b) At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
-An applicant must have obtained a second class certificate at the foundation programme

Course duration: 6 semesters
Mukono Technical Business Institute (MTBI), Mukono
Course entry requirements
1. O-Level Certificate
2. At least one Principal pass at A-level and two subsidiaries, or
3. A certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
African College of Commerce and Technology, Kabale
Course entry requirements
-Advanced Level with one principle pass and two subsidiaries or its equivalent or a certificate obtained from a recognized institution.

Course duration: 2 years

Kasco Comprehensive Institute, Wakiso
Course entry requirements
-Certificate from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
-O level certificate atleast.

Course duration: 2 years
Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education, Kampala
Course entry requirements:
At least S.6 (Principal Pass at A-Level and 2 subsidiaries) and/or relevant prior qualification

Course duration: 2 years
Monaco Institute of Business and Computer Science, Kampala
Course duration: 2 years
Makerere Institute for Social Development, Kampala
Duration:2 years