University Of Ghana School Of Communication Studies Programmes
COURSE CONTENT
Year One | ||
Core Courses | ||
COMS 601 | Communication Theories and Research Methods | 2 credits |
COMS 603 | Mass Media, Culture and Society | 2 credits |
COMS 605 | Independent Study | 2 credits |
COMS 607 | Print Journalism | 2 credits |
COMS 609 | Broadcast Journalism | 2 credits |
COMS 611 | Public Relations | 2 credits |
COMS 613 | Advertising | 2 credits |
COMS 620 | Seminar | 3 credits |
Electives | ||
Students choose one elective course from the following: | ||
COMS 615 | Graphics of Communication | 2 credits |
COMS 617 | International Communication | 2 credits |
COMS 621 | Communication and Public Opinion | 2 credits |
COMS 623 | Telecommunications | 2 credits |
Year Two | ||
Core Courses | ||
COMS 602 | Development Communication | 2 credits |
COMS 605 | Independent Study | 2 credits |
COMS 614 | Media Ethics and Law | 2 credits |
COMS 620 | Seminar | 3 credits |
COMS 634 | Communicative Skills | 2 credits |
Professional Specialisation – choice of two (one of which must be Print or Broadcast Journalism) | ||
COMS 606 | Advanced Print Journalism | 3 credits |
COMS 608 | Advanced Broadcast Journalism | 3 credits |
COMS 610 | Advanced Public Relations | 3 credits |
COMS 612 | Advanced Advertising | 3 credits |
Electives | ||
Students choose one elective course from the following: | ||
COMS 618 | Media Management | 2 credits |
COMS 622 | New Information and Communication Technologies | 2 credits |
COMS 626 | Political Economy of Communication | 2 credits |
COMS 628 | Gender and Communication | 2 credits |
COMS 632 | Health Communication | 2 credits |
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES | ||
Same requirements as for MA coursework plus one academic year’s research and thesis. |
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