NUST eLearning

As part of the academic requirements of this department, our students are required to acquire practical experience during the period of study. This provides learners with opportunity to contextualize theoretical knowledge into the workplace. It also provides opportunity to develop interpersonal and communication skills. This exposure provides industry with fresh theoretical eyes that result in creativity and innovation.

The attachment minimum period of 6 weeks or 240 hours is require, full time where possible. If not possible, the arrangement can be a flexible one between the employee and the employer depending on the situation at hand.

This course provides students with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and acquire hands-on practical, skills and gain general work experiences of what has been learned in the classroom and develop approaches necessary for the field of journalism and communication technology. Through practical training, application and mentoring, the student gains insight into the profession, as well as experience. This course facilitates an awareness of the students’ strengths and weaknesses in the areas of specialisation: namely, print and Introduction to Broadcast Journalism, public relations and multimedia. As well as work in the mainstream media industry, this course may involve working with the NUST’s Echoes media service, whether in broadcast, online or print components, in order to gain experience in community media. Students can participate in the project and problem-based learning in the community and will write a reflection report on their WIL experience which includes recommendations to the NUST and the organisation. They will also develop and achieve graduate attributes such as problem-solving and critical thinking, teamwork, interpersonal relations and communication that can enhance their employability.