Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Public Relations in Ghana

  • Course Name: Diploma in Public Relations(Public Relations)
  • Major Subject: Public Relations
  • Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Public Relations

  • University of Professional Studies University of Professional Studies, Accra  
    Course entry requirements:
    (a) Category A
    -WASSCE applicants must have passes (i.e. A1-D7) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to passes (i.e. A1-D7) in any three elective subjects. Note that at least three (3) of the core and elective subject should be credit passes (A1-C6). A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.

    -SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A-D) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to credit passes in any three elective subjects. A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.

    (b) Category B
    G.C.E. Advanced Level
    Passes in any two (2) subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (at least Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.

    (c) Entry Requirements (Mature Applicants)
    Mature Applicants applying for admission must satisfy the following entry requirements:

    -Attained a minimum age of twenty-five (25) years by Thursday, 30th June, 2022.

    -Show proof of age with birth certificate which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.

    -Must have at least three (3) years’ work experience and should be able to provide a letter of appointment from their employer or show any proof of employment.
    -Must have at least Second Cycle Education background.

    -Must pass the University’s Mature Access Course Entrance Examinations which comprise Mathematics, English Language and Aptitude Test. A mature applicant shall be deemed to have passed the entrance examinations for consideration for admission if he/she obtains a pass mark of 40% in each paper.

    -Must pass a Selection Interview.

    (d) International Applicants
    -International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a prerequisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
  • Simon Page College of Marketing Simon Page College of Marketing, Accra  
    Professional PR Diploma

    Course entry requirements
    (i) CIPR Advanced Certificate in Public Relations
    (ii) One of the following plus 1 year’s relevant full-time employment in public relations (or related sectors, e.g. marketing, journalism):
    -CIPR Internal Communications Certificate
    -Postgraduate professional qualification in a related discipline (e.g. CIM diploma)
    -UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a PR-related discipline: business, marketing, management, communication, media or journalism.
    (iii) One of the following plus 2 years’ relevant full-time employment in public relations (or related sectors):
    -CAM Advanced Diploma in Marketing Communication
    -A degree in any other subject
    (iv) 4 years’ relevant full-time employment in public relations (or related sectors) and/ or equivalent 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, 1 of which must be in the English language.


    In addition, those whose first language is not English must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the language – spoken and written – to an International Language Testing System (IELTS) band score of 6.5 or equivalent.

    Course duration: 9 months

    Mode of study: Face to Face
  • Presbyterian University College Presbyterian University College, Abetifi  
    Course entry requirements:
    -WASSCE Holders A1 – D7 (in six subjects: 3 Core and 3 Electives. The core subjects should include English Language and Mathematics)
    -SSSCE Holders A – E (in six subjects: 3 Core and 3 Electives. The core subjects should include English Language and Mathematics)
    -MATURE Applicant: 25 years or above


    Course duration: 2 years
  • Koforidua Technical University Koforidua Technical University, Koforidua  
    Course Delivery: Regular

    Course Duration: 2 Years
  • Kumasi Technical University Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi  
    Course duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Part time
  • Sunyani Technical University Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani  
    Course duration: 2 years
  • Cape Coast Technical University Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast  
    Course duration: 2 years
  • Dominion University College Dominion University College, Accra  
  • Ghana Baptist University College Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi  
  • Jayee University College Jayee University College, Osu  
  • Ghana Communication Technology University Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra  




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