BACHELOR OF ARTS -JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

An exhaustive three year (6 semesters) undergraduate programme offering in-depth study of theoretical concepts and functional areas in Journalism and Mass Communication. From advertising, electronic communication, print media, news writing, public relations & corporate communication, editing, photo journalism,

event management, reporting & writing, audio visual communication, cyber journalism, and press law & media ethics to TV production, Internet &new media, and media ecology – the course covers important concepts, trends, and practices in the subject area.

The programme provides high-quality academic and technical training using different teaching resources, including case studies, practical exercises, student meetings, screenings, and group readings. The programme includes technical skills in many areas of mass media and interaction, theoretical views on their existence and use, and historical and social knowledge of their dynamics. Given its scope, the programme will benefit anybody (with 10+2 years of formal schooling) keen to gain deep knowledge in the subject area.

SEMESTER 1

  • Mass Communication Models and Theory
  • Print Journalism
  • Graphics and Visual Communication
  • Business Communication

 SEMESTER 2

  • Introduction to Radio and Audio Technique
  • Photography theory and Practice
  • Media Ethics and Laws
  • Environmental Studies

SEMESTER 3

  • Advertising Concepts
  • Introduction to Television Production
  • Introduction to Media Research
  • Global Media Scenario
  • Behavioral Science

SEMESTER 4

  • Online Journalism and Digital Media
  • PR Concepts
  • Communication for Sustainable Development
  • Principles of Marketing-1
  • Writing for Specialism Advertising Concepts 

SEMESTER 5

  • Event Management Concepts
  • Film Making Techniques
  • Client Servicing and Creatives
  • Brand Management
  • Professional Ethics 

SEMESTER 5

  • Major Project
  • Camera Operations
  • PR and Campaign Planning
  • Digital Marketing and Content Development
  • Ad. Production and Campaign Planning

Contact Us

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Center for Virtual Learning
University of Dar es Salaam,
Kijitonyama Campus
P.O. Box 33335
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
Fax: +255 (0) 22 2700766
cvl@udsm.ac.tz

Branches Address

MWANZA BRANCH
Branch Manager
Nyegezi Fisheries Avenue,
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz
MBEYA BRANCH
Branch Manager
Sokoine Avenue, Uzunguni
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz