Communication and media studies is an umbrella term for the interdisciplinary coursework that blends skills in mass communication with social sciences and humanities. Students interested in disseminating information, reporting news, storytelling or analyzing media culture should consider a major in communication.
Colleges and Universities Offering Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication and Media Studies in Ghana:
TaTU
Entry Requirements
SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants: Six (6) passes (A – D/A1 – D7) in all subjects including English Language and Core Mathematics; three of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization with minimum grades of C6
GCE Advanced Level Candidates: Passes in three (3) relevant subjects and five (5) credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Technical School (Certificate II) Applicants (NABPTEX & TEU): Applicants must have Six (6) passes in all subjects including English Language and Core Mathematics; three of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization (Science related disciplines).
Technician Applicants: Technician certificates (Part I and Part II) or a pass in Ordinary Technician Diploma plus four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes (A – D/A1 – D7) including English Language and Core Mathematics.
Access Applicants: Passes in English language, Mathematics, and Science organized by NABPTEX, plus Technician certificate or SSSCE/WASSCE passes in one (1) core subject, one (1) science elective subject, and any other science subject
What kind of jobs can you get with a mass communications degree?
Public Relations Specialists.
Meeting/Event Planner.
College Alumni and Development Officers.
Media Planner.
Social Media Manager.
Human Resources Specialist.
Business Reporter.
Health Educator.
What can I do with a degree in communication and media studies?
Electronic Media, Radio, & Television Broadcasting: Broadcaster, Community Relations Director, News Writer, Advertising Sales Coordinator, Market Researcher, Social Media Marketer, Social Media Researcher.
Journalism (Print or Electronic): Reporter, Editor, Script Writer, News Service Researcher, Technical Writer.