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The Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Journalism is a comprehensive two-semester program that blends traditional journalistic principles with modern digital media skills, preparing graduates for careers as content creators, live streamers, journalists, and influencers. Students master foundational journalism ethics, media law, and storytelling through modules like Feature Writing and Sports Journalism, while advanced courses in Media Psychology, Media Production Tool Kit, and Podcast in the Digital Age provide hands-on technical training for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and streaming services. This unique combination of rigorous journalistic standards including fact checking, ethical reporting, and audience analysis with practical multimedia production skills gives graduates a competitive edge in the creator economy, enabling them to build credible personal brands, produce professional content, and navigate the convergent media landscape with both technical proficiency and editorial integrity.
Entry Requirements
- 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 recognized by the Sri Lankan Government.
Commencement
- NIC (Kirulapone) – 30thJune 2026 (Full Time)
Programme Fees
Current Fee Structure
- Course Fee: LKR 300,000/= + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/=
Course Structure and Modules
Semester 01
Foundation for Journalism
Sri Lanka & Commonwealth Media Regulation & Law
Feature Writing & Magazine Journalism
Sports Journalism
Semester 02
Media Psychology
Critical Perspective in Contemporary Journalism
Media Production Tool Kit
Podcast in the Digital Age