Below we provide a list of courses offered at KMTC,admission requirements, fee structure and contacts:

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication admission requirements

PGD PROGRAMMES

• Any Bachelors Degree from a recognized University.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

• • KCSE Mean Grade C(Plain), with C (plain) in English & Kiswahili  and any other Two (2) cluster subjects.

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING CDACC CURRICULUM

• A KCSE mean grad of C-(minus).

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

• Mean Grade C-(minus), C-(minus) in English, Kiswahili and any other  Two (2) cluster subjects.

MODULE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

• KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) with D+(plus) in English or Kiswahili

UPGRADING DIPLOMA

• A relevant media certificate and KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus) or
• A KIMC Module Certificate and KCSE mean grade of D+ and  three(3) months internship.

List of KMTC Courses

Information Training Courses

• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
• Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
• Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (upgrading)
• Diploma in Mass Communication
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication

TV/Radio Programme Production

• Diploma in TV Programmes Production
• Diploma in Radio Programmes Production
• Certificate in Radio and Television Presentation Techniques
• Diploma in Radio and Television Programmes Production (upgrading)

Film/Video Production Training

• Diploma in Film/Video Programs Production (Production and Directing option)

• Diploma in Film/Video Programs Production (Editing option)
• Diploma in Film/Video Programs Production (Camera option)
• Diploma in Film/Video Programs Production (Sound option)
• Diploma in Animation and Graphics Design
• Certificate in Film/Video Programs Production
• Certificate in Animation and Graphics Design

Engineering Training

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Option (KNEC)
• Diploma in Film/Video Programs Production Telecommunication Option (KNEC)
• Diploma in Media Technology
• Advanced Diploma in Broadcast Engineering
• Certificate in Media Technology

KIMC Degree Courses

• Bachelor of Arts (communication)
• Bachelor of Science in disaster management and international diplomacy
• Bachelor of mass communication

Minimum Requirements for Courses at KIMC

Film and Video Production

Diploma courses require KCSE mean grade C plain, C plain in English and C- Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in Mathematics or Physics.

Certificate courses require a mean grade of C- (minus) in KCSE, C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili and in any other 2 subjects.

Computer Studies is a mandatory subject for the Animation and Graphic Design course.

Information Training

Diplomas in this category require KCSE Mean Grade of C plain, C plain in English and Kiswahili, and any other 2 subjects.

For the certificate programmes, you need KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- in English and Kiswahili, and any other 2 subjects.

Diploma in Broadcast Journalism Upgrade requirements include a Certificate in Broadcast Journalism, Radio and Television Presentation Techniques, Journalism or Mass Communication from KIMC or any other recognized college and one year of experience in media.

TV Radio Programme Production

Diploma programmes requirements include Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects. For Certificates, you require KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili, and any other 2 subjects.

For a Diploma in Radio and Television programme production (Upgrading), you need to have a Certificate in Radio or Television Production or Radio and Television Presentation Techniques from KIMC or any other recognized college and 1 year of experience in media.

Engineering Training

Diploma courses require KCSE mean grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in Mathematics, C plain in English, Physics/ Physical Sciences, or C- (Minus in Electricity or Drawing and Design as an additional subject)

Requirements for certificate courses include mean grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Mathematics and Physics/ Physical Sciences

Advanced Diploma in Broadcast Engineering admission requirements are a Diploma in any of the following: Telecommunication, Electronics, Electrical, Media Technology with 3 years experience.

Certificate in Media Technology admission Requirements include a Mean Grade of C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili D in Mathematics and C-(Minus) in any other subjects.

Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication

Requires a Bachelors Degree from a recognized university.

KIMC Courses Fee Structure

Here is the fee structure for courses at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. Note that the fee may change at any time according to the wish of the Institution.

KIMC Courses Fee Structure

Here is the fee structure for courses at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. Note that the fee may change at any time according to the wish of the Institution.

• Certificate courses fee – Ksh 97,000
• Diploma courses (regular program) fee – Ksh 96,000
• Diploma courses (evening classes) – Ksh 101,000
• Postgraduate courses fee – Ksh 117,900

KIMC Contact Details

• P.O. Box 42422 – 00100, Nairobi,  Kenya
• Physical Location: Uholo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi
• Tel: (+254) 020 6997000, +254-708-262-895

Summary of the courses

1. Postgraduate Studies

Nairobi (Main) Campus Courses (Clearly indicate the Campus in your application)

1. Courses: Upgrading Diploma

Nairobi (Main) Campus Courses (Clearly indicate the Campus in your application)

	No.  Courses				Minimum Requirements
	1		Post Graduate Diploma in Mass		Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
			Communication.
	2		Post Graduate Diploma in		Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
			Advertising & Corporate Branding

 

1. Diploma and Certificate Courses

Nairobi (Main) Campus Courses (Clearly indicate the Campus in your application)

No.    Courses

• Upgrading Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
• Upgrading Diploma in Television Programmes Production

Upgrading Diploma in Film/

• Video Programmes Production (Directing)

• Upgrading Diploma in Media Technology

Minimum Requirements

KCSE MEAN GRADE: C – (Minus), and any of the following:

1. Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
2. Certificate in Radio and Presentation Techniques

• Certificate in Film/Video Programmes Production

1. Certificate in Media Technology, Or
2. KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus), and Certificate in Film

Production (Module Based) and six (6) months of proven Industrial Attachment

	No.		Courses		KCSE		Mandatory Cluster Subjects
	1		Diploma in Broadcast Journalism.		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
					(Plain)		any other two subjects.
	2		Diploma in Journalism.		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
					(Plain)		any other two subjects.
	3		Diploma in Public Relations &		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Creative Advertising.		(Plain)		any other two subjects.
	4		Diploma in Radio Programmes		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Production & Broadcasting.		(Plain)		any other two subjects.
	5		Diploma in Television		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Programmes Production.		(Plain)		any other two subjects.
			Diploma in Film/Video		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
	6		Programmes Production
					(Plain)		any other two subjects.
			(Directing).
	7		Diploma in Film/Video		Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Programmes Production (Editing).		(Plain)		any other two subjects.
					Mean Grade C		C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili, D+
	8		Diploma in Media Technology.				(Plus) in Math, & Physics/Physical
					(Plain)
							Sciences or Chemistry.
			Diploma in Web and Graphic		Mean Grade C		C in English or Kiswahili, D in
	9						Mathematics or Physics/Chemistry.
			Design		(Plain)
							Computer added advantage.
	10		Certificate in Broadcast		Mean Grade C-		C- (Minus) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Journalism		(Minus)		any other two subjects.
	11		Certificate in Radio & TV		Mean Grade C-		C- (Minus) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Presentation Techniques.		(Minus)		any other two subjects.
	12		Certificate in Film/Video		Mean Grade C-		C- (Minus) in English, Kiswahili, and
			Programmes Production		(Minus)		any other two subjects.
	13		Certificate in Media Technology.		Mean Grade C-		C- in English or Kiswahili, D in Math
					(Minus)		& Physics/Physical Sciences or
							Chemistry.

 

Eldoret Campus Courses (Clearly indicate the Campus in your application)

No.   Courses			KCSE		Minimum Requirements
	Upgrading Diploma in Film		KCSE Mean Grade		KIMC Certificate in Film Production
1					(Module Based) and six (6) months
	Production		D+ (Plus)
					of proven Industrial Attachment
2	Certificate in Film Production		KCSE Mean Grade		D+ in English or Kiswahili
	(Module Based)		D+ (Plus)

 

How To Apply

Follow the steps below to apply through the e-citizen platform:

1. Step One: On your web browser search https://kimc.eciticzen.go.ke

1. Step Two: Log in using your e-citizen account or create one if you don’t have one, and log in.

1. Step Three: Enter your OTP sent to your phone, via SMS, or to your email

1. Step Four: Select “Course Application”

1. Step Five: Read the course instructions

1. Step Six: Fill in the application, upload the required documents and submit your application

1. Step Seven: Click on “Pay” and choose “MPESA” to complete payment

1. Step Eight: You will receive a receipt to confirm payment
2. Step Nine: Once the application is processed, you will receive an SMS to download your Admission Letter, through the email address indicated earlier your telephone number indicated in your Course Application Form.

Note:

1. Regular Courses Admission: Admission to regular courses is processed through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).

Interested applicants should visit the KUCCPS website at www.kuccps.ac.ke to apply.

1. For more information, please email us at

info@kimc.ac.ke, contact us at 0708262895, or visit us at our Nairobi Campus (Uholo Rd South B) or Eldoret Campus (Homecraft Centre at Pioneer).