Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies
Bachelor
Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies
The Journalism program is designed to provide students with a thorough education in the art and science of reporting, writing, and multimedia storytelling.
It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for careers across various media platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast journalism.
The program trains proficient writers and reporters who can produce accurate, engaging, and ethical content.
Students are equipped with the skills needed to adapt to the evolving media landscape and emerging technologies.
The curriculum fosters a deep understanding of media law, ethics, and the societal impact of journalism. Key components of the program include training in reporting, writing, editing, and multimedia production.
Students gain an understanding of journalistic ethics and legal considerations, develop skills in researching, fact-checking, and verifying information, and learn to analyze and interpret information critically.
The program also familiarizes students with digital tools, software, and platforms used in modern journalism and provides insights into media industry trends, audience engagement, and digital journalism.
Graduates from journalism programs can work as reporters covering news stories for broadcast, print, or online publications; editors and proofreaders; anchors; data journalists; subject matter experts; media consultants; media trainers; freelance journalists; media relations specialists; and digital content producers creating and managing content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
They may also teach journalism or conduct research in media studies, contributing to academic knowledge in the field, or work with advocacy groups or nonprofits to produce content that raises awareness and supports causes, among other roles.
Name: Josue KWIHANGANA
Email: jkwihangana@uck.ac.rw
Phone: 0780633600
