Journalism & Media is a subject that deals with researching events, creating accurate reports and then distributing the information to the public through various communication channels.
At a basic level, Journalism & Media encompasses subdisciplines that focus on how the public gains access to information.
Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies in Ghana:
Ghana Institute of Journalism , Accra.
CRYSTAL GALAXY COLLEGE, ACCRA.
International Institute of Journalism, Tamale.
Institute of Advanced Communication and Computer Education, North Kaneshie.
Institute of Business Management & Journalism, Kumasi.
Entry Requirements
A. SSCE/WASSCE Applicants
Applicants must have credit passes in two core subjects including English language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies, and credit passes in any two elective subjects.
The total aggregate for the five subjects should not exceed 24 and 36 for SSCE and WASSCE respectively.
B. Mature Applicants
Must be at least 25 years
Must have SSCE/WASSCE passes in any four subjects including English language.
Must pass a written examination and an interview.
C. Must have been in the media industry for at least two years with proven competence and flair.
What are media and journalism?
When use the word media in relation to journalism we refer to the various channels of communication through which news, entertainment, infotainment or educational messages are spread.
It includes every broadcasting and narrowcasting medium such as newspapers, magazines, TV., radio, billboards, and so on.
What can you do with a journalism and media studies degree?
presenter.
advertising media buyer.
copywriter.
media researcher.
broadcast journalist.
writer.
social media manager.