Newspapers and magazines are print publications issued at regular intervals over time. Historically, newspapers were usually issued daily or weekly, but sometimes semi-weekly (twice a week), bi-weekly (every two weeks), or monthly.
Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Writing for Newspapers and Magazines in Ghana:
IPMC Technical University
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:
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
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.
What’s the main difference between newspaper and magazine?
The content in newspapers is current news and developments on ongoing issues in the world, with short articles.
Magazines, on the other hand, have specific content such as fashion, medicine, and sports, with long articles.
What is another word for magazines and newspapers?
newspaper
community.
daily.
journal.
magazine.
paper.
periodical.
press.
tabloid.