The Undergraduate Diploma in Media and Communication is a
one-year full-time programme of study for practitioners with at
least three years work experience in the media and
communication industry.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the prescribed course of study for the Diploma, a candidate must have at least 3 years' production experience in the media.
(i) and normally at least 5 GCE O-level or CXC passes, one of which must be in English Language.
(ii) A candidate who has reached the prescribed standards in seven of nine courses, but not in two, may be permitted by the Faculty's Board of Examiners to repeat the courses and re-sit the examination in those courses.

(iii) An aggregate of points gained is used in arriving at the type of Diploma to be awarded:
(a) Distinction (116-160 points)
(b) Honours (50-115 points)
(c) Pass (10-49 points)

(iv) A candidate failing one or two courses and permitted to repeat those courses must satisfy the examiners at this second attempt.(v) A candidate who fails a course cannot gain a Diploma with distinction.
(vi) Entry to the examination will be made at the same time as registration for the course. Such registration shall take place during the first week of the First Semester. A fine will be imposed on students who register late.
(vii) The report of the examiners and the pass list shall be laid before the Senate for approval.
(viii) A Diploma in Media and Communication under the seal of the University shall be sent thereafter to each successful candidate.

The diploma is awarded to students who, having completed the
course of study prescribed in UWI regulations, satisfy the Board of
Examiners in the semester examinations. The diploma is
awarded at Pass, Honours, and Distinction levels.
A pass in the diploma does not give automatic entry to the
degree programme. Diploma graduates must also sit and pass
the CARIMAC entrance examination if they wish to pursue the
degree programme.
Students in the diploma programme must do at least 10 courses
over two semesters including a media specialization in one of
the following technique areas:

•  Print and Online Journalism
• Broadcast Journalism – Radio
•  Broadcast Journalism - Television
•  Multimedia.

For the Diploma in Media and Communication students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits. The following are the compulsory courses:

SEMESTER ONE

COMM5001            (MC50A) Communication Culture &
                            Caribbean Society

COMM5201             (MC52A) Media & Language
COMM5910             (MC570) History Culture & Politics of the
                             Caribbean (Yr Long)
One communication elective from the following:

COMM2907             (MC29G) Media Gender & Development
COMM2906             (MC29Z) Organizational Communication
                             Media Specialization from:
COMM3301             (MC33A) Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Radio1
COMM3401             (MC34A) Advanced Broadcast Journalism, TV 1
COMM3501             (MC35A) Advanced Multimedia 1
COMM3801             (MC38A) Advanced Print & Online Journalism 1
                             SEMESTER TWO
COMM5210             (MC57B) Social Studies
COMM2120             (MC20M) Media Ethics & Legal Issues

One communication elective from the following:

COMM2905              (MC29E) Electronic Publishing
COMM3931              (MC39M) Broadcast Media Management
                              Media Specialization from:
COMM3302              (MC33B) Advanced Broadcast Journalism,
                              Radio 2
COMM3402              (MC34B) Advanced Broadcast Journalism, TV 2
COMM3802              (MC38B) Advanced Print & Online Journalism 2
COMM3501              (MC35B) Advanced Multimedia 2

NB. For the students who are majoring in Journalism and Digital Media Production please consult with CARIMAC for course listing