Journalism
About this programme
The professional journalism track prepares students for careers such as news reporting, editing and production. The track is based on a liberal arts foundation, knowledge of the social context in which the professions are practiced, and the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the marketplace of print, broadcast, online and multimedia journalism. The programme includes courses such as news gathering, reporting and writing, public affairs and in-depth reporting, investigative and interpretative reporting, reporting and writing for the electronic and online media, and print and digital media page planning and radio and television production. Graduates from this programme will qualify for positions as reporters, editors, and producers in the print, broadcast, online and multimedia journalism industry. This track is for students who love to write, work under the pressure of deadlines, and ask tough questions. To successfully complete the B.A. in the journalism track, students must also complete the school's liberal studies, pre-major preparatory, communication theories, and internship requirements. To successfully complete the B.A. in the Development Communication track, students must also complete the school's liberal studies, pre-major preparatory, communication theories, and project requirements.
Entry requirements
WASSCE Applicants with WASSCE must obtain a minimum of six credit passes (C6) in six subjects (3 core and 3 elective subjects respectively). SSSCE A minimum aggregate score of 24. Applicants must obtain at least a D (4) in six subjects. GCE O AND A Levels Applicants with ´O´ or ´A´ Levels must have Grade 6 or better in five (5) ´O´ level subjects including English, Math and a Science / Arts subject. In addition, they must have passes in 3 subjects, one of the passes should be Grade D or better at the ´A´ Levels. International Students International students with qualifications equivalent to those mentioned above (1-2) may be considered for admission. They must also show evidence of proficiency in English. This includes applicants holding Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE and other external qualifications which have equivalences to the SSSCE, WASSCE and GCE. Mature Candidates Must be Ghanaian nationals, 25 years or above and must pass a mature candidates qualifying examination and interview. Other Qualifications Holders of University of Ghana Diploma or its equivalent, with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better, eligible to apply to the same area of study. Holders of Diplomas in other areas of study must have distinction. Candidates in Possession of a Diploma Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition the applicants must have acquired a 2 year post - HND qualification working experience. AUCC follows University of Ghana’s practice with regard to entry levels for HND applicants. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
Career prospects
PR managers Copywriter Editor Advertising professional Journalist Communications Manager Photographer Reporter Social media Manager Content Manager Technical Writer Content Writer Media buyer News Producer Writer Grant writer Data Research Analyst Digital marketing Event management Professor