Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Campus: Kampala Campus
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Department: Department of Journalism and Public Administration

Prerequisites

Essential : Two Best Done Subjects
Relevant : Thrid Best Done Subject
Desirable : General Paper and Best Done of Sub-Math or Computer Studies
Specialisation
  • No Specialisations

Semester 1

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Course Name Course Code Credit Units Course Type
Communication Skills DJM 1101 3 Core
Introduction to Mass Communication DJM 1102 3 Core
Media History and Issues DJM 1106 3 Core
Computer Applications I DJM 1102 3 Core
HIV and AIDS Management DJM 1107 3 Core
Christian Ethics I - (Introduction) DJM 1104 3 Core
Kiswahili I DJM 1105 3 Core

Semester 2

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Course Name Course Code Credit Units Course Type
Introduction to Public Relations DJM 1201 3 Elective
Introductory Literature DJM 1204 3 Elective
Uganda Media History DJM 1207 3 Elective
Introduction to Sociology Theories & Concepts DJM 1202 3 Core
Computer Application II DJM 1206 3 Core
Christian Ethics II - (Basic Virtues) DJM 1207 3 Core
Kiswahili II DJM 1208 2 Core
Research Methods in Mass Communication DJM 1203 3 Elective
Investigative Journalism DJM 3202 3 Elective
Introduction to Research Methods in Mass Communication DJM 1203 3 Elective
Public Affairs Reporting DJM 1208 3 Elective
Research Methods in Mass Communication DJM 1203 3 Elective
Introduction to Broad Casting DJM 1206 3 Elective
Luganda & Media DJM 1204 3 Elective
Theories of Mass Communication DJM 1205 3 Elective
Tuition
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Semester 1

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Course Name Course Code Credit Units Course Type
Writing for Mass Media DJM 2105 2 Core
Theories of Mass Communication DJM 1205 3 Elective
Contemporary issues in Broadcasting, Cable and the Web BJM 2102 3 Elective
Introduction to Television Journalism DJM 2103 3 Core
Economics I DJM 2116 3 Elective
Environmental Journalism DJM 2118 3 Elective
Introduction To Government And Politics Of East African States DJM 2104 3 Elective
Political Science PA211 3 Elective
Public Information Programs DJM 2104 3 Elective
Global Economic Issues and Development BDS 3205 3 Elective
Conflict and Peace Building Studies BCD 3203 3 Elective
Introduction to Radio Journalism DJM 2102 3 Core
Democracy and Human Rights DJM 2107 3 Elective
Introduction to Photo Journalism DJM 2101 3 Elective

Semester 2

No Active Semester Load Details present.
Course Name Course Code Credit Units Course Type
Internship [Special] DJM 2220 3 Elective
Mass Media and Society DJM 2202 3 Core
Principles of Advertising DJM 2203 3 Core
News Writing and Reporting DJM 2204 3 Core
Mass Communication and The Law DJM 2205 3 Core
Research Proposal DJM 2206 3 Core
Gender Issues in Mass Communication DJM 2201 3 Core
Theories of Managing Diversity DJM 2205 4 Elective
Classical and Modern Political Thought DJM 2207 3 Elective
Tuition
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