What is your next education pathway?
In your third and final year, everything you have learned from breaking news and broadcast production to data journalism and media law converges into your most ambitious journalism yet. The focus shifts from taught skills to applied independence: finding, developing and delivering complex, original stories across multiple platforms.
You will complete a rigorous capstone multimedia project of your own design, deepen your legal and ethical fluency, and advance your practical broadcast and cross-platform production skills. You graduate with a professional portfolio, the industry standard and the credentials to compete for roles in any modern newsroom.
Entry Requirements
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
OR any other equivalent qualifications recognized 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
Commencement
- NIC (Kirulapone) – 30th June 2026 (Year 01)
Programme Fees
Current Fee Structure
Year 01: Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Journalism
- Course Fee: LKR 300,000/= + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/=
Year 02: Higher National Diploma in Multimedia Journalism
- Course Fee: LKR 450,000/= + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/=
Year 03: BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism
- Course Fee: LKR 950,000/= + Registration Fee: LKR 8,000/=
Awarding University
Course Structure and Modules
Year 01: Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Journalism
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
Year 02: Higher National Diploma in Multimedia Journalism
Semester 01
Media Law & Ethics
AI integration for Journalism
Broadcasting for Social Media
Public Relations and Event Management
Semester 02
Humanitarian Journalism
Documentary Journalism
Political Reporting
Photojournalism
Year 03: BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism
Semester 01
Advanced Practical Journalism
Newsroom Practice
Multimedia Project
Semester 02
Investigative Journalism
Journalism and Storytelling
Media, Politics and Society