Advanced Certificate in Journalism
- Level
- Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time (Evening))
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 6,960
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
With the growth of the Maldivian journalism industry and the increasing demand for news, it is crucial for the country to establish a journalism program that educates students in professional standards, skills, and practices. Furthermore, despite the existence of numerous short-term training programs in the Maldives, there is a high demand for a journalism diploma that provides students with a comprehensive and long-term education in the field.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Three passes in GCE O' Level/IGCSE/SSC or equivalent; OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification OR
Alternative Entry
- i) 18 years old and 1 year work experience AND Ability to communicate in the language of instruction
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | DHI017 Dhivehi 1 (CORE) | Dhivehi 1 | Nil | 15 Dhivehi 1 (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
ENG017 English 1 (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
JOU101 Introduction to Mass Communication (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
SOC015 Maldivian Studies (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | DHI111 Dhivehi II (CORE) | Dhivehi II | Nil | 15 Dhivehi II (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
ENG023 English II (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
JOU001 Introduction to News and Media Ethics (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
JOU003 Introduction to Digital Journalism (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 6,960 6,960 |
Careers
Broadcast journalist Online journalist Investigative journalist Public relation officer Social media Photojournalist Digital Marker Videographer Video editor TV producer