STUDENTS RECRUITMENT – JUNE 2025 INTAKE
The Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ), a registered and accredited institution by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), is inviting applications from both practicing and aspiring journalists into its full time and weekend journalism programmes.
- Programmes and Entry Requirements
- a) Diploma in Journalism (2 and half years): Generic and Weekend classes in Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu Campuses.
Applicants should be holders of a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE), with at least four credits, including English.
OR
Applicants should be holders of a Certificate in Journalism or its equivalent or any related higher qualification from a recognized institution. Applicants with a tertiary qualification must also provide a proof of their journalism work, such as an article in a publication and a recorded TV or radio program.
Tuition Fees is MK400, 000 per semester
- b) Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (4 years): Generic and Weekend in Blantyre Campus only.
Applicants into the degree programme must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent, with a minimum of six credits, including English and at least a pass in Mathematics, to start in Year 1.
Those with a Diploma in Journalism or related qualification from a recognised institution with a minimum of two years of work experience in relevant field and MSCE with four credits, including English, to start in Year 2. Tuition Fees is MK500, 000 per semester
- Mode of Application
Application forms can be collected from our centers (Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu) or be downloaded from our website: www.mijmw.com
A non-refundable application fee of MK10, 000.00 must be deposited into MIJ bank account as follows:
Account Name: Malawi Institute of Journalism
Bank: National Bank of Malawi, Chichiri Branch
Account No.: 1002872637
Account Type: Current
Remember to attach the bank deposit slip of the application fee with copies of your certificates from an accredited academic institution.
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 16th May 2025.
For more details, please contact the following numbers:
Blantyre : +265(0) 998 125 139
Lilongwe : +265(0)99 118 7719
Mzuzu : +265 (0)886 668 907
Always remember to use the MIJ bank account number as the Institute does not have Mpamba or Airtel Money account and does not use individuals to collect fees as cash. Therefore, MIJ will not be liable for any transactions made through Mpamba, Airtel Money or any individual.
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