What is journalism at RCT?
Both a three-year and a two-year Fast-track program are offered at RCT. The Fast-track program is for students with university degrees or college diplomas. The emphasis is on print reporting, although online, imaging and design courses are part of the curriculum.
The program is extremely hands-on—you write real stories for real audiences, building a professional portfolio of published work. You go out on reporting assignments early and work on print and online newspapers for two semesters.
What skills do I need?
You need to write well, and love language and storytelling. You must be curious and resourceful, adapt quickly to new situations and not be afraid to ask questions.
Who takes the Three-Year Journalism Program? You need to write well, and love language and storytelling. You must be curious and resourceful, adapt quickly to new situations and not be afraid to ask questions.
What makes RCT’s Journalism program different from the rest?
Two things: publications and placement. You get real, practical experience by researching and writing for The Daily News, a community newspaper. You also work on The Habari Leo, a newspaper covering everything from entertainment to politics to sports to opinion.
You get valuable on-the-job experience in a 15-week, full-time field placement, which gives you a chance to show employers what you can do. Many students get full-time and contract positions as a result of their placement experiences.
Where does the program take place?
Morogoro/ Shekilango Road,Urafiki Social Hall Near Friendship Textile Co.Ltd Dar es salaam.The campus is a small, creative community of communications students and teachers.
How big are the classes?
About 45 students start the three-year program each September.
What courses will I take? The emphasis is on reporting and writing, both for print and online. You'll also take classes in photography, page design, broadcast and copy editing.
What is field placement?
It’s real-world experience—a 15-week full-time placement at a professional publication, communications agency or broadcast facility. You suggest where you want to go, and program faculty do their best to make it happen. While a few placements are paid, most are not. But the experience is invaluable.
I've received a letter saying I must come in for an orientation sessions and some writing tests. What does this involve?
All applicants must attend a program orientation and testing session. You’ll learn about the program, be interviewed by a faculty member and complete four timed writing assignments. The session takes two to three hours.
Once I’ve done my skills assessment, what next?
RCT’s admissions staff will review your assessment to determine whether you have qualified to move on to the next stage. If you qualify, you will receive a letter inviting you for an interview and further program level writing tests.
I live a considerable distance from Dar Es Salaam, and I’m unable to come in for a skills assessment. May I do the skills assessment off-campus?
Contact RCT’s Registrar’s Office (416-289-5000, ext. 3338) to arrange to do the test off-campus.
When can I start?
If you're accepted, you can start this fall. The program starts in September and runs through April in each of the three years.
I have more questions. Whom do I contact?
If you have any questions regarding the Three Year Journalism program, please contact Steve Cogan, Program Coordinator at info@royalcollegetz.org
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