The Programme​

This is a full-time, two-year graduate programme that combines real-life practice ​with academic rigor to position early and mid-career journalists as leaders in their field. The programme enables journalists to develop knowledge, skills an​d professional qualities for success at the highest levels of their profession and gives them an opportunity to work with world-renowned journalists and scholars as they blend practice, critical thinking and theory in their coursework.​​​

Apply Now​​

Admissions are open for 2023 ​admission cycle. The last date for submission of applications is April 14​.

Candidates are required to apply online. For ​​assistance in completing the online application, applicants are advised to go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understand the Online Process.

Only in situations where the online applicat​ion is not accessible, candidates are advised to call, email or visit the campus for any support that they need to complete the online application. 

Eligibility Criteria​​

A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited/recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (on a four-point scale) or its equivalent. Additionally, a minimum of two years of professional experience in journalism or a related field. OR

A four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited/recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent will be considered, provided the candidate has a minimum of four years of professional experience in journalism or a related field.​​​

​For furt​her information you can reach us at:

Office of the Registrar​​
Aga Khan University
Graduate School of Media and Communications
3rd Parklands off Limuru Road​​
P. O. Box 30270 ​- 00100
Nairo​bi, Kenya​
Tel: +254 203 740 062/63
Email: regoff.ke.gsmc@aku.edu​​

A ‘New’ Journalist

AKU’s Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) has given Wanja Mungai a different perspective on her journalism career, equipping her with multimedia storytelling skills.

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