Communication studies or communication sciences is an academic discipline that deals with processes of human communication and behavior, patterns of communication in interpersonal relationships, social interactions and communication in different cultures.
Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Communication Studies in Ghana:
International Institute of Journalism, Tamale.
Entrepreneurship Training Institute , Accra.
Ghana Institute of Journalism , Accra.
Requirements
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.
NOTE:
Applicants will be selected based on a competitive cut-off point for the year. Candidates awaiting results are eligible to apply.
What subjects are needed to study communication?
Communications studies incorporate aspects of social sciences and the humanities in looking at how human beings communicate with each other.
The field is broad and teaching can focus on themes as diverse as linguistics, mass-media, rhetoric, technology, semiotics, and interpretation.
What are the six fields of communication?
Intercultural Communication.
Interpersonal Communication.
Nonverbal Communication.
Organizational Communication.
Persuasion & Social Influence.
Rhetoric.
Small Group Communication.
Verbal Communication / Langauge.