Bachelor of Journalism (B)

SUMMARY

Level
Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration
3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 33,150 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

previous Intake

previous Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

In this new era, marked by the emergence of concepts like democracy in the Maldives, the significance of journalism as the fourth pillar cannot be overstated. There is a pressing need to cultivate competent and impartial journalists who can effectively serve the country and fulfill their crucial role in holding the other three pillars accountable for their actions. As the Maldivian journalism industry continues to expand and the demand for high-quality journalistic content in the media rises, it becomes essential for the country to establish a journalism degree program that educates students in professional standards, skills, and practices. Students enrolled in this course will get one year exemption from Bachelor of Journalism course.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Diploma in Journalism from MNU OR Successful completion of first year of BA journalism from MNU

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.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
GEN105
Academic Discourse (CORE)
1,350
JOU105
News Reporting and Writing I (CORE)
1,350
JOU109
Multimedia Journalism (CORE)
1,350
JOU201
Journalism Law and Ethics (CORE)
1,350
Semester Total 60
5,400

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
JOU111
Television Journalism (CORE)
1,350
JOU113
Radio Reporting (CORE)
1,350
JOU115
Basic Journalism Internship (CORE)
1,350
JOU207
News Reporting and Writing II (CORE)
1,350
Semester Total 60
5,400
Exit with Diploma in Journalism after successful completion 120
10,800

Semester 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
JOU215
Ethical Reporting Women & Children's Issues (CORE)
1,350
JOU217
Principles of Advertising (CORE)
1,350
JOU221
Media Program Production (CORE)
1,350
PSY201
Critical Thinking (CORE)
2,100
Semester Total 60
6,150

Semester 4

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
JOU213
Media Issues (CORE)
1,350
JOU223
News Media & Digital Journalism (CORE)
1,350
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE)
1,350
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE)
1,350
Semester Total 60
5,400

Semester 5

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
JOU301
News paper Editing & Design (CORE)
1,350
JOU303
Advanced TV & Radio (CORE)
1,350
JOU305
Economics for Journalists (CORE)
1,350
Elective 3 (ELECTIVE)
1,350
Semester Total 60
5,400

Semester 6

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
HIS301
Modern Maldivian History (CORE)
1,350
JOU307
Reporting Special Events & Issues (CORE)
1,350
JOU311
Journalism Internship II (CORE)
1,350
JOU313
Advanced Anchoring and Presenting (CORE)
1,350
Semester Total 60
5,400

Elective 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
DHI313
Advanced Writing Rhetoric (ELECTIVE)
1,350
ENG217
Persuasive communication (ELECTIVE)
1,350

Elective 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ISL105
Islam in the context of Journalism (ELECTIVE)
1,350
POL109
Islam and Political thoughts (ELECTIVE)
1,350

Elective 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
DHI303
Research Methods (ELECTIVE)
1,350
POL303
Politics and Research: Skills and Methods (ELECTIVE)
1,350
Course Total 360 CP
Total: 33,150

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

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