The Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies aims at redefining communication education and training in Kenya to address media convergence challenges. It prepares practitioners to work seamlessly across multiple platforms — from print, radio and television to web, online and viral marketing enterprises — while upholding professional ethics. The department has state-of-the-art radio/sound studios, TV studios, editing rooms, a 500-capacity theatre, costume shop, stage design workshop and animation labs at Ruiru Campus.
The Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies aims at redefining communication education and training in Kenya to address media convergence challenges. It prepares practitioners to work seamlessly across multiple platforms — from print, radio and television to web, online and viral marketing enterprises — while upholding professional ethics. The department has state-of-the-art radio/sound studios, TV studios, editing rooms, a 500-capacity theatre, costume shop, stage design workshop and animation labs at Ruiru Campus.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Film Technology and Theatre Arts | Certificate | 1 Year | KCSE C |
| Diploma in Communication and Media Studies | Diploma | 2 Years | KCSE C |
| Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts | Diploma | 2 Years | KCSE C |
| BA Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in English |
| BA Film and Theatre | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in English |
| MA Communication and Media Studies | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BA Comm. (2nd Class Upper) |
| MA Film and Theatre Studies | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BA Film/Theatre |
| PhD Communication and Media Studies | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MA relevant field |
| PhD Film and Theatre Studies | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MA Film/Theatre |
Media convergence and digital journalism
Film studies and African cinema
Theatre and performance studies
Public relations and corporate communication
Social media and digital communication
Media law and ethics in Kenya and East Africa
