BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism

3-year bachelor’s degree programme at NIBM, part-time in Kirulapone (NIC).

NIBM

Awarded by

University of Essex

LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
Study modepart-time

Overview

About this course

BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism is a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme taught within the School Of Humanities at NIBM. It is offered in partnership with University of Essex. The entry requirements describe separate entry points, so applicants with earlier NIBM awards or equivalent qualifications may join at a later stage. The study plan moves through Semester 01 and Semester 02 in sequence. Modules named on the NIBM page include Foundation for Journalism, Media Psychology, Media Law & Ethics, Documentary Journalism and Newsroom Practice. The programme is available part-time and is taught in English. It is listed at Kirulapone (NIC). NIBM has not confirmed a start date on the programme page, so ask the campus about the next intake. Fees, start dates and entry criteria can change, so confirm them with NIBM before you apply.

Modules

22 modules
Foundation for Journalism
Sri Lanka & Commonwealth Media Regulation & Law
Feature Writing & Magazine Journalism
Sports Journalism

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Year 01: Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Journalism
  • Passed G.C.E O/L & G.C.E A/L
  • Or: G.C.E O/L 5 Passes & Advanced Certificate in Media Studies
  • Or: G.C.E A/L 2 Passes & Advanced Certificate in Media Studies
  • Or: Advanced Certificate in Media Studies
  • Or: any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Sri Lankan Government.
Year 02: Higher National Diploma in Multimedia Journalism

Successfully completed Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Journalism

Year 03: BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism

Successfully completed Higher National Diploma in Multimedia Journalism

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 1,700,000total
Total of the per-year course fees NIBM publishes (Year 1: LKR 300,000; Year 2: LKR 450,000; Year 3: LKR 950,000). Registration fees (LKR 5,000, LKR 8,000) are charged separately.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

3 Years · part-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 1,700,000 · Local

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

Journalism & Media StudiesDigital Media & BroadcastingMedia

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