The Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ), a leading training institution for professional journalism, is inviting applications for the July 2026 intake from both practicing and aspiring journalists into its full time and weekend journalism programmes.
1. Programmes and Entry Requirements
Diploma in Journalism
Applicants should be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent, with a minimum of four credits, including English and should have an interest in current affairs.
OR
Certificate in Journalism 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.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
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 a minimum of four credits, including English, to start in Year 2.
2. Mode of Application
Application forms can be collected from our centers (Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu) or be downloaded from our website: www.mijmw.com
Download the form HERE
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 a recognised academic institution.
The call for applications in OPEN and RUNNING. Please APPLY NOW.
For more details, please contact the following numbers:
Blantyre : 0 998 125 139
Lilongwe : 0 991 187 719
Mzuzu : 0 995 700 802
Disclaimer: 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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