Kenya Institute of Mass Communication May 2019 Intake

By | March 14, 2019

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication May 2019 Intake

The KIMC wishes to invite applications for May 2019 Intake for the below listed courses in both
Day/Regular and Evening/Weekend Programmes.
NO COURSE TITLE KCSE MINIMUM
GRADE
MANDATORY SUBJECTS DURATION
A DAY/REGULAR COURSES

Diploma in Broadcast
Journalism.
KCSE GRADE C
(PLAIN)
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 YEARS
2 Diploma in Journalism. KCSE GRADE C
(PLAIN)
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 YEARS
3 Diploma in Public Relations &
Creative Advertising.
KCSE GRADE C
(PLAIN)
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.

3 YEARS
4 Diploma in Television
Programmes Production.
KCSE GRADE C
(PLAIN)
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 years
5 Diploma in Radio Programmes
Production & Broadc
10 Diploma in Animation and
Graphics Design.
KCSE GRADE C
(PLAIN)
C plain in English, C- Kiswahili, D+ in Math
or
Physics. Computer – Added Advantage
3 years
NO COURSE TITLE KCSE MINIMUM
GRADE
MANDATORY SUBJECTS DURATION
11 Diploma in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
(Instrumentation option)- KNEC.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- (Minus) in Math & Physics/Physical
sciences or Chemistry or Electricity
3 years
12 Diploma in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
(Telecommunications Option) –
KNEC.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- (Minus) in Math & Physics/Physical
sciences or Chemistry or Electricity
3 years
13 Diploma in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering (Power
Option) – KNEC
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- (Minus) in Math & Physics/Physical
sciences or Chemistry or Electricity
3 years
14 Diploma in Media Technology. KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili, D+ (Plus) in
Math and Physics/ Physical sciences or
Chemistry

3 years
15 Post Graduate Diploma in Mass
Communication.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University 1 year
B EVENING/WEEKEND COURSES
1 Post Graduate Diploma in Mass
Communication.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University 1 year
2 Post Graduate Diploma in Film
Studies.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Theatre Arts,
Film, Journalism, Mass Communication or Social Sciences
1 year
3 Diploma in Broadcast
Journalism.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 years
4 Diploma in Journalism. KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 years
5 Diploma in Public Relations &
Creative Advertising.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 years
6 Diploma in Radio Programmes
Production & Broadcasting.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.

3 years
7 Diploma in Television
Programmes Production.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 years
8 Diploma in Film Video
Programmes Production
(Directing Option).
KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili and any other
two subjects.
3 years
9 Diploma in Media Technology. KCSE MEAN
GRADE C
C (Plain) in English & Kiswahili, D+ (Plus) in
Math and Physics/Physical sciences or
Chemistry.

3 years
NO COURSE TITLE KCSE MINIMUM
GRADE
MANDATORY SUBJECTS DURATION
10 Diploma in Broadcast
Journalism- Upgrading course.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CKIMC Certificate or its equivalent from a
recognized college/University
18 Months
11 Diploma in Film Video
Programmes Production
(Directing Option) – Upgrading
course.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CKIMC Certificate or its equivalent from a
recognized college/University
18 Months
12 Diploma in Television
Programmes
ProductionUpgrading
Course.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CKIMC Certificate or its equivalent from a
recognized college/University
18 Months
13 Certificate in Media Technology. KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- in English or Kiswahili, D in Math and
Physics/Physical sciences or Chemistry.
1 year
14 Certificate in Graphics and Web
Design
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- in English & Kiswahili, D in Math and
Physics/Physical sciences. Computer is an
added advantage.

1 year
15 Certificate in Broadcast
Journalism.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- (Minus) in English, Kiswahili and any
other two subjects.
1 year
16 Certificate in Radio & Television
Presentation Techniques.
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- (Minus) in English, Kiswahili and any
other two subjects.
1 year
17 Certificate in Film/Video
Programmes Production
KCSE MEAN
GRADE CC- (Minus) in English, Kiswahili and any
other two subjects.

1 year
C DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADING UNIVERSITIES
NO UNIVERSITIES DEGREE TITLE CONTACT
1 University of Nairobi
(UoN).
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting Production
(Film, Television and Radio Options)
www.uonbi.ac.ke or
Email: director-soj@uonbi.ac.ke
Starting Date: May 2019
Apply at the University

2 Catholic University of
Eastern Africa (CUEA).
Bachelor’s degree in Kiswahili and
Communication
www.cuea.edu
Starting Date: May 2019
Apply at the University
D KIMC SHORT COURSES (MODULE BASED) – ELDORET CAMPUS.
Those interested should download Application Form from KIMC Website: www@kimc.ac.ke, fill and return it
to: director@kimc.ac.ke. The application to reach on or before 22nd February 2019. Fees is Ksh.15,000.00 per
module (Non- Residential)
No. Courses Minimum Duration
NOTE:

i. For Category A and B Courses, SEND your application letter, with your working telephone contacts to: The
Director KIMC, P.O. Box 42422-00100, Nairobi. The application to reach him on/before Friday, 22nd
March 2019.

ii. Enclose the following: two passport size photographs, clean copies of your academic results slips/certificates
and national ID (both sides) and a non-refundable Bankers Cheque of Kshs. 1,000.00 processing fee addressed
to the KENYA INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION.

iii. Please note that Evening/Weekend Programmes are non-residential: However, limited accommodation is
available on application. Classes are from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm, Monday to Friday and 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on
Saturdays. The application must clearly indicate in the application the training mode you applying for i.e.
Day/Regular or Evening/Weekend.

iv. ONLY successful applicants will be contacted. Please check your application status in our website:
www.kimc.ac.ke from Monday, 25th March 2019. You can also contact us through: email:
admissions@kimc.ac.ke or Tel. +254-0206551555/6551596 Mob. 0708-262-895.

v. For Category C Courses (Degree programmes), visit the website indicated against each course for more details.

vi. Category D – Short Course. These are non-residential and those interested to download Application Form from
KIMC Website: www.kimc.ac.ke, fill and return it online to: director@kimc.ac.ke. The venue will be in Eldoret
Town, Uasin Gichu County.