MUK awards first journalism masters
Last week, Makerere University produced its first two Masters students in Mass Communication during its 58th graduation ceremony.
By Conan Businge
Last week, Makerere University produced its first two Masters students in Mass Communication during its 58th graduation ceremony.
Aisha Ssembatya, a lecturer in the Mass Communication Department and Edward Twine, UMEME’s principal public relations officer, were among the 30 students who joined the programme in the 2004/05 academic year.
Dr. Goretti Nassanga, one of the supervisors of the course, said more students “are still in the pipeline.â€
“We expect to pass out more students next time. Several of them are yet to finish their course,†she said.
Twine first trained as a Grade Three and Grade Four teacher before joining Makerere for a diploma in Music Dance and Drama. In 1988, he attained a degree in Literature from Makerere University and later a postgraduate diploma in Mass communication from the University of Nairobi.
He says he intends to remain in the communications’ field.
“My work is in line with my values and plans of studying mass communication.â€
Ssembatya graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Communication in 2002 and was retained as a lecturer in the department.
She said she plans to further her career in the communications sector.
Makerere University’s ability to offer a Masters programme in journalism is a big boost to the Mass Communication department which opened in 1998.
George Lugalambi, the head, was among the pioneers of the Bachelors programme in 1998.
To pursue a masters in Mass Communication, a student needs about sh7m for tuition, research and other minor costs.
Last week, Makerere University produced its first two Masters students in Mass Communication during its 58th graduation ceremony.
Aisha Ssembatya, a lecturer in the Mass Communication Department and Edward Twine, UMEME’s principal public relations officer, were among the 30 students who joined the programme in the 2004/05 academic year.
Dr. Goretti Nassanga, one of the supervisors of the course, said more students “are still in the pipeline.â€
“We expect to pass out more students next time. Several of them are yet to finish their course,†she said.
Twine first trained as a Grade Three and Grade Four teacher before joining Makerere for a diploma in Music Dance and Drama. In 1988, he attained a degree in Literature from Makerere University and later a postgraduate diploma in Mass communication from the University of Nairobi.
He says he intends to remain in the communications’ field.
“My work is in line with my values and plans of studying mass communication.â€
Ssembatya graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Communication in 2002 and was retained as a lecturer in the department.
She said she plans to further her career in the communications sector.
Makerere University’s ability to offer a Masters programme in journalism is a big boost to the Mass Communication department which opened in 1998.
George Lugalambi, the head, was among the pioneers of the Bachelors programme in 1998.
To pursue a masters in Mass Communication, a student needs about sh7m for tuition, research and other minor costs.