BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM AND MASSCOMMUNICATION (BJMCC)
Eligibility Criteria:
The pre-requisites to the programme is a Full Grade Twelve Certificate Or Advanced
Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Institution.
Credits: 138
Duration: Minimum 4 Years and Maximum 6 Years
Programme Structure
Year 1: Semester 1
Political & Economic History of Zambia Fundamentals of Sociology Fundamentals
of Psychology Fundamentals of Philosophy Business Communication & Study Skills
Year 1: Semester 2
Fundamentals of Economics Business Mathematics Financial Accounting I
Information Systems Common Law and Politics
Year 2: Semester 1
Fundamental of Computers and their use in Journalism and Mass Communication
Mass Communication, Concepts & Processes
Introduction to Journalism & Mass Communication Introduction to Sociology
Year 2: Semester 2
Introduction to Reporting, Writing and Editing Basics of Broadcasting
Evolution of Media, Constitution, Laws and Ethics Introduction to Print and
Electronic Media
Year 3: Semester 1
Mass Media and Society Photojournalism
Advertising Principles & Practice Public Affairs and Reporting
Year 3: Semester 2
Newspaper and Magazine Production Animation Techniques and Web Technology
News Writing and Reporting
Radio Production
Year 4: Semester 1
Research Methods
Public Relations & Media Practice Media Management
Television Production
Year 4: Semester 2
Industrial Attachment/Dissertation