Journalism and mass communication graduates work nationwide and worldwide at newspapers and magazines and in advertising, branding, broadcast news, social media, marketing, media research, photojournalism, publication design, public relations, radio, and other areas.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication in Ghana:
Ghana Institute of Journalism
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from Ghana Institute of Journalism or any accredited/recognized University, with at least Second-Class Lower Division.
Or
A Bachelor’s degree in other Disciplines from any reputable University with at least Second-Class Lower Division.
- Pass an Entrance Examination and Selection Interview.
NOTE: Applicants from Non-English speaking countries must also have a minimum level of English Language Proficiency in the following: GSCE/O Level. IELTS and TOEFL.
Is mass communication the same as journalism?
Journalism in a broad sense is all about news reporting whereas mass communication deals with different mediums of media to spread messages, information or entertain masses.
Reporting in newspapers, magazines, T.V., radio, or the digital mediums usually comes under journalism.
What jobs can you get with a journalism and mass communication degree?
Top 10 jobs for journalism grads
Content marketer. What you’d do: A journalism career will undoubtedly center around writing, and all industries need strong writers in many mediums.
Copywriter.
Corporate communications specialist.
Editor.
Grant writer.
Public relations specialist.
Reporter.
Social media specialist.