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    Requirements Needed to Study GIJ Programmes September 2023

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    Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) offers both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. Applicants are to check out the full details of all the requirements needed to study GIJ programmes before applying for admission. Kindly follow these steps to apply for GIJ Admission.

    Requirements Needed to Study GIJ Programmes

    Below are the details of all the requirements needed to study GIJ programmes. Applicants are to note this information before applying for admission.

    1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

    Below are the undergraduate requirements needed to study GIJ Programmes:

    B. A. In Communication Studies

    SSSCE Holders

    Applicants must possess passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics, and three (3) elective subjects with an overall aggregate of 24 or better.

    WASSCE Holders

    Applicants must possess passes(A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics, and three (3) elective subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better.

    Diploma In Communication Studies (Regular And Weekend Sessions)

    (Weekend Session – Lectures start from Fridays to Sundays)

    SSSCE Holders

    Applicants must possess passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics, and two (2) elective subjects with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

    Wassce Holders

    Applicants must possess passes(A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics, and two (2) elective subjects with an overall aggregate of 30 or better.

    Mature Students (Who Can Apply?)

    Persons wishing to enter the Ghana Institute of Journalism as Mature Students must not be less than 25 years old.

    Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

    1. Credit Passes (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus two (2) elective subjects

    2. Applicants whose qualifications do not meet the requirements for admission as in (i) above may be considered for admission on passing a special entrance examination conducted by the University and an interview. Applicants should note that those who meet the requirements for admission as in (i) above will not be required to take an entrance examination.

    NOTE:

    Applicants will be selected based on a competitive cut-off point for the year. Candidates awaiting results are eligible to apply.

    Level 300 Top-Up (Weekend Session)

    Minimum Entry Requirements:

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    1. GIJ Diploma holders with a minimum Final Grade Point Average of 2.50 or Grade B or an equivalent Diploma from an Accredited Communication Training Institution with an average of Grade B are eligible to apply.

    2. Diploma holders with a Final Grade Point Average of 3.25 from the following disciplines: Archival Studies, Public Administration, Social Administration, Education, and Management Studies are eligible to apply.

    3. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division) in the following: Marketing, Information Technology, Secretaryship, and Management Studies, as well as Social Science and Humanities related programme not mentioned here, are also eligible to apply.

    4. Degree holders with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division) in the following: Information Studies, Information Technology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Social Studies, Theatre Studies, Marketing, Secretaryship, English, and French are eligible to apply.

    5. Final Year Diploma students are eligible to apply as awaiting results applicants. (Certificates should, however, be provided to complete the application process)

    International Students

    International students who hold equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for any of the programmes.

    2. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

    Here are the Postgraduate requirements needed to study GIJ programmes:

    Regular Programmes

    • Master of Arts In Journalism
    • Master of Arts In Public Relations
    • Master of Arts In Media Management
    • Master of Arts In Development Communication

    These are 15 months intensive programmes based on the semester system. Lectures start at 4.00 p.m. each day, from Monday to Friday.

    Weekend Programmes (Friday And Saturday)

    • Master of Arts In Public Relations
    • Master of Arts In Development Communication

    These are 15 months intensive programmes based on the semester system with lectures on Friday at 4.00 pm and Saturday at 7.30 am.

    Entry Requirements

    A Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from Ghana Institute of Journalism or any accredited/recognized University, with at least Second-Class Lower Division.

    Or

    A Bachelor’s degree in other Disciplines from any reputable University with at least Second-Class Lower Division.

    Pass an Entrance Examination and Selection Interview.

    NOTE:

    Applicants from Non-English speaking countries must also have a minimum level of English Language Proficiency in the following: GSCE/O Level. IELTS and TOEFL.

    International Students

    International students who hold equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for any of the programmes.

    In conclusion, these are the details of all the requirements needed to study GIJ programmes. For more information on the requirements needed to study GIJ programmes, visit the University Campus, or visit their official website at: https://gij.edu.gh/undergraduate/.

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