Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Communication Studies in Ghana

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Communication Studies

•  Central University, Miotso  
  Admission requirements:
  
  An applicant must have credit passes (A1-C6) in core English, core Mathematics, and either core Integrated Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects, with an overall aggregate score of Thirty-six (36) or better. In addition, candidates must satisfy the specific requirements of the relevant Faculty/School. The entry is at Level 100:
  
  a.Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE).
  
  An applicant must have credit passes (A-D) in core English, core Mathematics and either core Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects, with an overall aggregate score of Twenty-four (24) or better. In addition, candidates must satisfy the specific requirements of the relevant faculty/school. Entry is at Level 100.
  
  b.General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary and Advanced Levels.
  
  An applicant must have at least credit passes in 5 subjects (including English Language and Mathematics at the GCE Ordinary Level and at least 2 passes at the GCE Advanced Level. One of the Advanced Level passes must be grade ‘D’ or better. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained. Entry is at Level 100.
  
  c.Professional qualifications/Tertiary Diplomas (Entry at levels 200 and 300).
  
  The level of placement of professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders will depend on the assessment of their certificates or diplomas in relation to the programme desired. All professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders must have either G.C.E. “O” Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics to qualify for admission. The placement level of candidates will depend on assessment of their certificates by the relevant Faculty/School or Department.
  
  
  
  d.Admission through Mature Students’ Entrance Examination.
  
  The candidate must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year preceding the examination. A certified copy of birth certificate is required. The date of issue of the birth certificate should not be less than five years from the date of the completion of the admission forms. The submission of fraudulent certificates is grounds for withdrawal at any point in a student’s enrolment.
  
  Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations consist of a General Paper for all candidates and two papers in the area(s) of specialization desired.
  
  
  
  e.Applicants with foreign certificates.
  
  Foreign applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the above to be considered for admission. Their results must also be translated into English and they should be able to read and write in English. Additionally, all foreign certificates validated by the National Accreditation Board. Applicants may also be required to pass an entrance examination/interview.
  
  In addition to the general admission requirements, Schools, Faculties and Departments may have special entry requirements. The academic catalogues of the Schools and Faculties must be consulted for up-to-date information.
  
  
  
  f.Entry requirements for Diploma programmes
  
  To be admitted to a Diploma programme, a candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements besides conditions stipulated for the particular programme:
•  African University College of Communications, Accra  
  Admission 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.
•  University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast  
  Course entry requirements
  
  -For WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36.
  -For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24.
  -Applicants must have passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE level respectively.
  -Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. For purposes of admission, a pass in
  (i) WASSCE means Grade: A1-C6
  (ii) (ii) SSSCE means Grade: A-D.
  In addition to the above, applicants must satisfy requirements as indicated below:
  -Applicants must have passes in at least two (2) elective Arts subjects; French, Ghanaian Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies, Government/History.
  -Applicant must have a pass in Literature in English not below grade C5.
  
  Mode of study: Regular
•  Islamic University College Ghana, Accra  
  Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Career Prospect
  Students of this option can thus be found in corporate and public organizations as:
  -Public relations officer (PRO),
  -Communication director
  -Media manager
  -Advertising analysts
  -journalist or blogger.
•  Wisconsin International University College, Accra  
  
•  Pentecost University, Accra  
  
•  Methodist University College Ghana, Accra  
  
•  Knutsford University College, Accra  
  
•  Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani  
  

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