Introduction
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication is a three years programme aimed at training mass communicators not only in mass communication, but also in other functional social sciences courses that will broaden learner’s horizons in the dynamics of socio-economic aspects shaping communications in the world. Specific objectives of the Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication are to:
- Explain theoretical and practical aspects of media studies, corporate and development communication
- Demonstrate communication skills in multifaceted and changing world of communication
- Analyze changing news techniques and audiences
Entry Qualification
Category A: Direct Entry
- Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least three credit of which one must be English,
AND
- Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least two principal passes and a total of 2.5 or more points
Category B: Equivalent Entry
- Candidates who earned a Diploma from an accredited School of Journalism
OR
- Earned a certificate from an accredited school of journalism with an “A” or “B” pass and working experience of at least a year
Category C: Mature Age Entry
- Must be 25 years of age or older in the year of application.
- Must sit and pass examination in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) offered by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
Note:Applicants fulfilling the above conditions must also meet the specific admission requirements listed under the faculty for the programme they wish to pursue.
