Diploma in Media Technology
The Diploma in Media Technology is a KUCCPS-listed programme (Graphics, Media Studies, Media Production & Related cluster) that trains technicians in the technical production side of media — audio, video, and broadcast equipment operation.
The short answer
- What it costs
- Up to Ksh 101,000 a year at a public institution, Ksh 202,000 to Ksh 303,000 for the whole course.The detail
- Who can get in
- A KCSE mean grade of C- or above. There is another way in without it.The detail
- How long, and when
- Takes 2-3 years, full-time, with 3 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 3 institutions.The detail
- Where it leads
- 8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Crisis Communication Director, at 18 out of 100.The detail
The programme
What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.
Overview
Students study audio and video production techniques, broadcast equipment operation, media editing software, studio operations, and media technology maintenance, building the hands-on technical skills modern media houses need. Skills RequiredAudio ProductionVideo ProductionBroadcast Equipment OperationMedia Editing SoftwareStudio OperationsKey SubjectsAudio ProductionVideo ProductionBroadcast Equipment OperationMedia EditingStudio OperationsCertificationsKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) RecognitionSpecializationsAudio ProductionFocus on sound recording, mixing, and audio engineering for media. Video Production and EditingFocus on camera operation, video capture, and post-production editing.
Kenya's growing television, radio, digital content, and film production industries need trained technicians who can operate cameras, sound equipment, and editing systems reliably under production pressure.
Training combines classroom media technology theory with extensive studio and field practicals using real production equipment, plus a supervised industrial attachment at a media house or production company.
Graduates work as camera operators, audio technicians, video editors, and broadcast technicians for TV/radio stations, production houses, and digital content creators, with progression into Bachelor's degrees in Media/Film Production.
The programme suits students interested in the technical, equipment-operating side of media production rather than journalism or on-camera presenting.
What you study
6 subjects- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Broadcast Equipment Operation
- Media Editing
- Studio Operations
- Research Methods
Modules
10 in the programmeAudio Production
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Sound recording, mixing, and audio engineering fundamentals for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Video Production
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Camera operation, video capture techniques, and production workflows for for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Television Production
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
TV programme production techniques as applied to media technology principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Communication Skills
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Written and oral communication skills for professional workplace communication and effective correspondence.
Information Communication Technology
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Computer applications and digital literacy for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Radio Production
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Radio programme production as applied to media technology principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Broadcast Equipment Operation
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Operating broadcast studio and field equipment for radio and television for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Media Editing
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Post-production editing using industry-standard software for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Studio Operations
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Managing and running studio production workflows, including lighting and for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Industrial Attachment
Year 3Semester 26 creditsCore
Supervised placement at a media house or production company for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Specialisations
Audio Production
Focus on sound recording, mixing, and audio engineering for media, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
Video Production and Editing
Focus on camera operation, video capture, and post-production editing, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
Digital Media Production
Focus on digital content creation, social media production, multimedia storytelling, and digital distribution platforms within Kenyan media and content industries.
Broadcast Engineering
Focus on broadcast equipment operation, transmission systems, signal processing, and broadcast technical operations within Kenyan radio and television stations.
A day as a student
Days combine media technology theory with extensive studio practicals — operating cameras, mixing audio, editing footage — building toward a supervised attachment at a media house or production company.
The trade-offs
| In its favour | Against it |
|---|---|
| Growing demand from Kenya's expanding TV, radio, and digital content production sectors. | Freelance/production work can be project-based and less predictable than salaried roles. |
| Hands-on, equipment-based skills that are directly demonstrable to employers. | Rapidly evolving equipment and software require continuous upskilling. |
What it costs
Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.
What it costs, and where
Against 106 media & communication coursesAnnual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.
The fine print
TVET 67K, KIMC 96K-101K/yr (eafinder.com, kenyaeducationguide.com). Private: unverified.
Students can access HELB loans and county bursaries; media houses occasionally sponsor students for guaranteed employment.
Funding options
HELB TVET/Diploma Loan
Loan
Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.
County Government Bursaries
Bursary
Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.
Scholarships
2 recordedCounty Government Bursaries
BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan
Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.
HELB TVET/Diploma Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.
Scholarships you could apply for
1 usable where it is taught- Moringa School Craftbyte Scholarship
QuarterlyFullMoringa School
Full software development course
Getting in
The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.
What you need
A relevant certificate in media production or a related field from a recognised institution.
When it next starts
Taught at 3 institutionsIncluding Kisii National Polytechnic, Eldoret Polytechnic, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.
Including Kisii National Polytechnic, Eldoret Polytechnic.
Including Kisii National Polytechnic, Eldoret Polytechnic, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.
How you are assessed
3 componentsContinuous Assessment Tests
Coursework25% of the mark
Tests across media technology theory units.
Practical Production Assessments
Coursework35% of the mark
Hands-on audio/video production and editing assessments.
Final Examinations
Examination40% of the mark
End-of-semester written and practical examinations.
Accreditation
Kenya National Qualifications Authority
Qualification recognitionRequired
Recognised under Kenya's TVET qualifications framework.
KUCCPS-listed diploma (Graphics, Media Studies, Media Production & Related cluster); examined by KNEC at most offering institutions.
Where it leads
The roles it opens, and what you leave with.
Where graduates go
4 rolesCamera Operator
Moderate demandKsh 26,000 to Ksh 45,000
Operates cameras for TV, film, or digital content production.
Audio Technician
Moderate demandKsh 26,000 to Ksh 42,000
Manages sound recording and mixing for productions.
Video Editor
Moderate demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 48,000
Edits footage for TV, film, or digital media projects.
Digital Media Producer
Moderate demandKsh 38,000 to Ksh 75,000
Produces digital media content, manages online platforms, and creates multimedia productions for media houses and content companies in Kenya.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates work as camera operators, audio technicians, video editors, and broadcast technicians.
Where these fields lead
8 careers- Crisis Communication DirectorMedia & Communication18Low exposure
- Documentary Impact ProducerMedia & Communication19Low exposure
- Livestream Broadcast ProducerMedia & Communication19Low exposure
- Health Communication SpecialistMedia & Communication21Low exposure
- Corporate SpeechwriterMedia & Communication22Low exposure
- Community Radio ProducerMedia & Communication24Low exposure
- Digital Brand StorytellerMedia & Communication24Low exposure
- Science Communication SpecialistMedia & Communication24Low exposure
Tools you will learn
Adobe Premiere Pro
SoftwarePrimary
Industry-standard video editing software commonly taught in media technology programmes.
Certifications
Industry links
Common misconceptions
Media technology is the same as journalism.
It focuses on the technical operation of production equipment — cameras, audio, editing — rather than reporting, writing, or presenting.
Anyone with a smartphone can do this job.
Professional broadcast and studio equipment, lighting, and sound require specific technical training beyond casual content creation.