- Institution : MNU
- Course Category: Journalism
- Duration: 6 semester
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Awarding Body: MNU
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- Two passes at GCE AL/HSC; OR
- Attainment of level 4 qualification in a related field AND a pass in O'Level English or equivalent; OR
- Completion of MNU level 4 Foundation Studies target program.
- Alternative Entry
- Completion of a level 4 qualification and successful completion of MNU University Preparation Program; OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of MNU University Preparation Program.
Course Modules
Semester 1:
- Academic Discourse
- News Reporting and Writing I
- Multimedia Journalism
- Journalism Law and Ethics
Semester 2:
- Television Journalism
- Radio Reporting
- Basic Journalism Internship
- News Reporting and Writing II
Semester 3:
- Ethical Reporting Women & Children’s Issues
- Principles of Advertising
- Media Program Production
- Critical Thinking
Semester 4:
- Media Issues
- News Media & Digital Journalism
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
Semester 5:
- News paper Editing & Design
- Advanced TV & Radio
- Economics for Journalists
- Elective 3
Semester 6:
- Modern Maldivian History
- Reporting Special Events & Issues
- Journalism Internship II
- Advanced Anchoring and Presenting
Electives
Elective 1- Advanced Writing Rhetoric
Elective 1- Persuasive communication
Elective 2- Islam in the context of Journalism
Elective 2- Islam and Political thoughts
Elective 3- Research Methods
Elective 3- Politics and Research: Skills and Methods
Course Fee
Semester 1: 3480/-
Semester 2: 3480/-
Semester 3: 3480/-
Semester 4: 3480 – 3930/-
Semester 5: 3480 – 3930/-
Semester 6: 3480/-
Electives
Elective 1: 870/-
Elective 1: 870/-
Elective 2: 870/-
Elective 2: 1,320/-
Elective 3: 870/-
Elective 3: 1,320/-
Course Description
As we enter a new era, Maldives has seen the birth of new concepts like democracy. Journalism is the 4th pillar of democracy, so there is a great need to produce well versed, unbiased journalists who can serve the country and play the important role of making the other three pillars accountable for their actions. As the Maldivian journalism industry grows, and as demand for quality journalistic content in the press increases, it is imperative that the country hosts a journalism degree program educating students in professional standards, skills, and practices.