United African Technical College

Business Management

Journalism and Media Production (Certificate)

Certificate
Journalism and Media Production (Certificate)

NTA Level

4

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Physical

Intake

September & March

Programme Overview

About this programme

The Certificate in Journalism and Media Production provides practical foundations in news gathering, journalism principles, camera and studio operations, investigative journalism, and professional communication in English and Kiswahili. Students gain hands-on exposure to microphones, audio and video mixers, cameras, and other basic media-production tools. The programme also introduces the relationship between journalism and society while developing practical reporting, communication, and technical production skills. Graduates are prepared for entry-level media work and progression to Diploma-level studies.

Admissions

Entry Requirements

  1. Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a minimum of four passes, at D grade or above, in any four subjects excluding religious subjects; or
  2. National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or an equivalent qualification, together with at least two D passes at CSEE level.

Admission remains subject to applicable NACTVET and institutional admission requirements.

Finance

Programme Fees

Direct Fees

Direct Fee

Once During Registration

190,000 TZS

Optional Hostel Fees

Hostel fee

2 Installment Per Year

340,000 TZS

Tuition Fees

Tuition fee

4 Instalments Per Year

1,200,000 TZS

Hostel accommodation is available at TZS 340,000 per year.

Eligible new students joining NTA Level 4 in the September 2026 intake receive a promotional discount equivalent to 50% of first-semester tuition and 50% of the applicable direct fee. Terms and conditions apply.

After Graduation

Career Opportunities

  1. Junior Journalist
  2. News Reporter
  3. Media Production Assistant
  4. Radio Production Assistant
  5. Television Production Assistant
  6. Camera Operator Assistant
  7. Studio Assistant
  8. News Gathering Assistant
  9. Digital Media Assistant
  10. Freelance Media Practitioner

Graduates may also progress to Diploma-level studies in Journalism and Media Production or related media and communication fields.

Related Programmes

Other programmes in Business Management

Certificate Business Administration (Certificate) Diploma Business Administration (Diploma) Certificate Accounting and Finance (Certificate)