Professional Certificate in Digital Journalism
About this programme
The certificate in digital journalism course provides students with an introduction to and skills in digital journalism and provides hands-on preparation for entry-level work in web journalism and/or an overlay of digital skills for prospective journalists, seasoned journalists and freelancers. The BlueCrest way of teaching and learning is anchored on Leadership, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (LITE approach). The LITE approach drives the teaching, training and learning philosophy of both faculty and students at the college.
Entry requirements
Category A: Senior High School (SHS) Certificate holders Must have six (6) credit passes (A-C) including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science/Integrated Science, and three (3) Electives. Senior High School (WASSCE) applicants with 6 credit passes (A1 – C6) in 6 subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects in their WASSCE. Category B: School Certificate/GCE Holders Must have five (5) credits at the GCE ‘OO” level including English Language and Mathematics as well as two (2) “A” Level passes in relevant subjects excluding General Paper. Category C: Mature Applicants Category C: Mature Applicants Must be at least 25 years by 1st February or 1st September of the academic year one wants to enroll. Must have credit passes in Core Mathematics or English, and Must pass a mature entrance exam in a general paper (including English and mathematics) and a special paper (to test standard achievement in subjects relevant to the programme for which he/she is applying) in lieu moderated by our affiliate University of Education, Winneba. Category D: HND Holders Must have a Higher National Diploma(HND) or an equivalent diploma in relevant field with at least a Second Class Lower Division pass Must have at least two years post-HND working experience Qualified applicants will be admitted to level 300 Category A,B or C are still applicable.
Career prospects
PR managers Editor Journalist Writer News presenter Social Media Manager Content creator Copywriter Digital marketing Film director Marketing Specialist News Producer Photographer Communications Specialist Content Manager Market Researcher Marketing Manager Media researcher UX Writer