Program Overview
The Communication Studies at University of Nairobi is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Technology And Mass Communication Media
- Applied Economics For Mass Communication Practioners
- Communication And Gender
- Communication, Politics And Governance
Admission Requirements
Academic 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 & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
TheUniversity of Nairobi(uonbiorUoN;Swahili:Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)is acollegiateresearch universitybased inNairobiand is the largestuniversityinKenya.Although its history as aneducational...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
