United African Technical College

Business Management

Journalism and Media Production (Diploma)

Diploma
Journalism and Media Production (Diploma)

NTA Level

5 & 6

Duration

2 Years

Study Mode

Physical

Intake

September & March

Programme Overview

About this programme

The Diploma in Journalism and Media Production equips students with professional skills in news writing, broadcasting, media law and ethics, digital media, radio and television production, research, and multimedia content production. Students also develop competencies in broadcast presentation, programme scheduling, advertising, social media marketing, and emerging-issues reporting. Advanced studies include media programme production, leadership, problem solving, audio-video recording, and mobile filmmaking. Practical training prepares graduates for careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital media, and related communication fields.

Admissions

Entry Requirements

  1. NTA Level 4 in Journalism and Media Production or a related field, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the relevant authority; or
  2. Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one Principal Pass and one Subsidiary Pass in subjects other than religion, subject to applicable admission requirements.

The curriculum provides both the NTA Level 4 route and the Form Six/ACSEE route.

Finance

Programme Fees

Direct Fees

Direct Fee

Once During Registration

220,000 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 5 in the September 2026 intake receive a promotional discount equivalent to 50% of first-semester tuition and 50% of the applicable direct fee.

After Graduation

Career Opportunities

  1. Journalist
  2. News Reporter
  3. Broadcast Journalist
  4. Radio Presenter
  5. Television Presenter
  6. Radio and Television Producer
  7. News Writer or Editor
  8. Digital Media Officer
  9. Multimedia Content Producer
  10. Camera Operator or Videographer
  11. Audio and Video Production Officer
  12. Social Media Content Producer
  13. Media and Communications Officer
  14. Advertising and Media Marketing Officer
  15. Freelance Journalist or Media Producer

Graduates may also progress to bachelor's degree programmes in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Broadcasting and related communication fields.

Related Programmes

Other programmes in Business Management

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