Can I Do Journalism and Media With C- (C minus) in KCSE?
A Journalism and Media degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly. There are other routes into this field below.
This is a guide, not a promise. Your real cluster points depend on your best subjects, and every programme has its own minimum subject requirements. Confirm on the official KUCCPS portal.
Check your exact Journalism and Media options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Journalism and Media
- Subject 1: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C+
- Subject 1: Kiswahili, minimum C+
Journalism and Media at Diploma (TVET) level with C-
1 programme in 1 institution accept a mean grade of C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Certified Public Accountant Foundation Level, Intermediate Level & Advance Level (CPA)1 college
Common questions
Can I do Journalism and Media with C- in KCSE?
A Journalism and Media degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Journalism and Media?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Journalism and Media degree programmes are: Subject 1: English / Kiswahili / KSL, minimum C+; Subject 1: Kiswahili, minimum C+. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Journalism and Media courses?
Across 19 Journalism and Media degree courses in 29 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 20.473 to 31.261. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Journalism and Media options?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker tools. They check your mean grade, subject grades and cluster points against every programme and show only the Journalism and Media courses you qualify for.
Journalism and Media with other grades
Other courses with C-
CourseChecker is an independent helper, not KUCCPS. You apply and get placed on the official KUCCPS portal. Entry grades and cut-offs come from previous placements and can change every year.