Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
About this programme
Our Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degree is designed for students to engage with theory and contemporary practice, providing the necessary skills for employability within a start-up, a communications department, a media house and wherever journalistic practice is integral to an organization and society. This course is structured to offer students good career prospects in journalism with a clear focus on developing employability across the media sector, recognizing the level of fragmentation of this landscape, in both domestic and international contexts.
Entry requirements
WASSCE/NECO: Minimum C6 in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (Maths and English mandatory) and 3 elective subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Maths and Physics mandatory) SSSCE: Minimum D or a pass in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (Maths and English mandatory) and 3 elective subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Maths and Physics mandatory). IGCSE O-LEVEL & A-LEVEL: Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 passes in the A-Levels. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory). ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE: Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and a minimum score of 4 points in 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory) FRENCH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE: Minimum of 50% overall average pass. (subject to approval NAB) Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL: Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory)
Career prospects
Graduates of this program will be able to select, create, apply, integrate, and administer computing technologies to meet the needs of users within societal and organizational contexts. Possible career paths include: 1. Corporate Communications Specialist 2. Social Media Marketing Analyst 3. Public Relations Specialist 4. Social Media Manager 5 Broadcast Journalist 6. News Reporter