Master of Science in Mass Communication at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)

Course NameMaster of Science in Mass Communication
Other Course NameMSc in Mass Communication
Institution Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
TypePublic University
Offered At
Subject
QualificationMasters
Mode of Study Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for MSc in Mass Communication at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

To be qualified for admission into this program, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Be a holder of a Bachelors degree with at least Second Class honours upper division in a relevant discipline

OR

  • A holder of a Bachelors degree with second class honours lower division with two years post qualification working experience.
  • Any other qualification recognized by the University Senate.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course


Duration of Study

4 Semesters Part-time (Evenings & Saturdays) OR Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays)

How to Apply for Admission

  • Candidates seeking admission are required to fill application forms obtained from the Principals Office - JKUAT – KAREN CAMPUS NAIROBI on payment of non-refundable fee of
    • Kshs. 1,500 for the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programmes,
    • Kshs. 1,000 for all Diploma Programmes and
    • Ksh. 500 for all certificate programmes.
  • The forms can also be downloaded from the Karen Campus website. The application fee can be paid to:
    • any branch of the KCB Bank, JKUAT – KAREN CAMPUS Account No. 1102700371, or
    • a Bankers Cheque.
    • Alternatively, through M-Pesa pay bill number 522522. Account number 1102700371.
  • The duly completed forms should be returned to the Admissions Office Karen Campus or sent to the email address below.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
 

  1. Upon verification of meeting the course admission requirements, application will be done online though https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke

Application fees are will be payable through MPESA following the procedure below:

1. Access the M-PESA menu from your phone, select "Lipa Na M-PESA" then Pay bill option, enter this Pay Bill Number (951200).
2. Enter your account number generated from the JKUAT Admission Management System( https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/) STEP 5 (payments details after login) then enter the required amount.

  • Certificate Courses: - KShs 500 (Kenya shillings Five Hundred Only)
  • Diploma Courses: - KShs. 1,000 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Only)
  • Bachelors Courses: - KShs. 1, 500 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Five Hundred Only)

3. Finally enter the exact MPESA generated code back into the system to complete your application.
For a tutorial on the online application kindly visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hGea0czP7U

  1. The application forms may also be downloaded from the JKUAT website http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/, upon verification of meeting the course admission requirements

An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Finance office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting a bank slip with the respective amount of application fee.

The duly completed forms and relevant attachments should be returned to the respective schools offering the programmes.

ALL applicants will be required to present certified copies of the relevant Certificates, Result Slips, National Identity Card, Birth Certificates for verification when reporting.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES

  • For more details regarding the entry requirements, duration of study and mode of teaching for coursework please visit the JKUAT website at www.jkuat.ac.ke.
  • Applications should be made on prescribed forms downloaded from the JKUAT website (http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/) OR obtained from JKUAT Office of the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of KShs. 1, 500/- Cash or at Barclays Bank Account Number 077-5001216.
  • An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Finance Office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting the bank slip.
  • For more information contact:

The Director, BPS, JKUAT, Tel: 067-580001, 580003,580005 Ext. 1655
Email: director@bps.jkuat.ac.ke,
Director of respective Campus
OR
Chairperson of the respective departments/Directors of respective institutes.

 

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** Despite the fact that reasonable effort has been made in order to provide an accurate description of this course, certain details could have been updated by the institution which may impact the accuracy of the information presented here. We advice that you contact the institution directly to confirm admission details.