Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - Malawi Institute Of Journalism

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation required to excel in the fast-evolving media industry.

Why Choose the MIJ BA in Journalism?

Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Our program blends theory with hands-on practical training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in print, broadcast, and digital media.
State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities: MIJ provides access to a fully operational radio station and a dedicated student section on our website, where students can publish their stories and gain real-world experience.
Expert Faculty: Learn from highly experienced and qualified lecturers with vast expertise in journalism, media technology, and communication studies.
Practical Training & Internships: The program integrates fieldwork, newsroom simulations, and internship placements in leading media houses, giving students exposure to real-world journalism practices.
Specialized Courses: The curriculum covers core areas such as news reporting, investigative journalism, media ethics, broadcasting, digital journalism, and media law to ensure graduates are versatile professionals.
Adaptation to Industry Trends: With the rise of digital media, our course structure includes multimedia storytelling, social media reporting, and mobile journalism, preparing students for modern newsrooms.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the MIJ Bachelor of Arts in Journalism program can pursue careers as:
✅ News Reporters
✅ Broadcast Journalists
✅ Media Analysts
✅ Public Relations Officers
✅ Digital Content Creators
✅ Editors & News Producers and many more!!

Join MIJ’s Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and become part of Malawi’s next generation of media professionals!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent, with a minimum of six credit passes in the best six subjects (including English and Mathematics) to start in Year 1.
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 credit passes including English to start in Year 2.

Fees Structure

The tuition fees for Bachelor of Arts Programme is MK500, 000 per semester payable as follows:

50% on the day of registration
25% end of second month of the semester
25% end of third month of the semester

The tuition fees for Diploma program is MK400, 000 per semester payable as follows:

50% on the day of registration
25% end of second month of the semester
25% end of third month of the semester

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