Mahatma Gandhi University Rwanda
Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism

Kigali, Rwanda

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

2 up to

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism program offers a comprehensive study in media practices and theories. This program is designed to enhance your understanding of communication in contemporary society. Students will engage with practical experiences and theoretical knowledge tailored for media professionals.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in advertising, public relations, journalism, and digital media. They will be well-equipped to work as communication specialists, content creators, or media managers across diverse industries.

Program Overview

Program Code:709
Duration: Min. Duration 2 Years, Max. Duration 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation in any stream or equivalent
Registration fees: INR1500/-
Tuition fees: INR7500/- Per Sem
Exam fees: 1500/- Per Sem

Objective

This program will produce postgraduates with both academic knowledge & professional skills required in the media industry. The objective of this program is to nurture students as to become the leaders of the society with a high sense of mortality, skills & insight. It also aims at producing journalists & communicators capable of contributing to the socio-economic & cultural development of the country and thus to promote democratization process. Such educated, versatile and skillful mass media evangelists can help in building a strong foundation of a country.

Program Content

Semester 1

Cours Code	Subjects	Credits
MAMCAJ11	Print Media	4
MAMCAJ12	Mass Communication	4
MAMCAJ13	Communication Theory and Research	4
MAMCAJ14	Media Technology	4
MAMCAJ15 P	Practical	2
-	Total Credits	18

Semester 2

Cours Code	Subjects	Credits
MAMCAJ21	Human Communication	4
MAMCAJ22	Broadcast Journalism	4
MAMCAJ23	Introduction to Journalism	4
MAMCAJ24	Mass Communication and Society	4
MAMCAJ25	Communication Skills	2
-	Total Credits	18

Semester 3

Cours Code	Subjects	Credits
MAMCAJ31	Reporting and Editing	4
MAMCAJ32	Introduction to Advertising	4
MAMCAJ33	Introduction to Public Relation	4
MAMCAJ34	Advertising Design & Principle	4
MAMCAJ35 P	Project Report	2
-	Total Credits	18

Semester 4

Cours Code	Subjects	Credits
MAMCAJ41	Introduction to Production Technology	4
MAMCAJ42	Media Appreciation	4
MAMCAJ43	Introduction to Photography	4
MAMCAJ44	Mass Communication Ethics & Laws	4
MAMCAJ45 P	Project Report	2
-	Total Credits	18