GIJ Courses and Fee 2024/2025. The Ghana Institute of Journalism – GIJ courses have been crafted by industry experts to provide professional training to students in all fields of journalism and communication.
GIJ has a wide array of academic and professional courses for both entry-level applicants and industry practitioners. In this post, we will explore a list of all available courses at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
GIJ Postgraduate Courses
The Ghana Institute of Journalism – GIJ offers the following masters courses for both direct and industry member applicants;
- M.A. Journalism
- M.A Public Relations
- M.A Media Management
- M.A Development Communication
GIJ Undergraduate Courses
The Ghana Institute of Journalism – GIJ offers the following degree courses for both direct and industry member applicants;
- Bachelor of Arts – B.A Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts – B.A Public Relations Studies
- Bachelor of Arts – B.A Advertising Studies
- Bachelor of Arts – B.A Integrated Marketing
- 2-year B.A Communication Studies (Top-Up)
GIJ Diploma Courses
The Ghana Institute of Journalism – GIJ offers the following diploma courses for both direct and industry member applicants;
- Diploma in Communication Studies
GIJ Short Courses
The following Short courses are also available to professionals to study at the Ghana Insitute of Journalism (GIJ);
- Online Journalism
- T.V Journalism
- Advance Marketing
- Advanced Public Relations
- Radio and Television Presentation
- Advanced Advertising
- Broadcast Journalism
- Public Relations/ Advertising/ Marketing
- Writing Skills
- Effective Public Speaking/ Speech Writing and Presentation
- Customer Care
- Writing for Newspaper & Magazine
- Photo-Journalism
- Events Management
- Photo-Journalism
- Action and Strategic Planning
- Advanced Communications
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GIJ Admission Requirements 2024/2025
Below are the entry requirements for Ghana Institute of Journalism postgraduate and undergraduate programmes;
GIJ Diploma entry requirements
An applicant must have a 2nd – Class Lower Division Communication Studies degree from the same institution or another accredited university. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with a 2nd – Class Lower Division from any respectable higher learning institution in Ghana is necessary.
GIJ Undergraduate entry requirements
WASSCE Applicants:
Applicants must have passes (A1-C6) in six subjects, three core subjects (English, Mathematics, and three (3) elective subjects), and an overall aggregate of 36 or higher
GCE Advanced level holders:
Applicants must have a General Certificate of Examinations (GCE) ‘A’ Level Grade E or better in three subjects, one of which must be Grade D or higher. In addition, credit passes, i.e. a grade of 6 or higher in five GCE Ordinary Level (‘O’ Level) subjects, including English, Mathematics, and a Science subject, are required for non-science students.
Diploma holders:
GIJ Diploma holders with a CGPA of 1.79 or lower are eligible to apply for admission to level 200
Mature students:
Mature Students must be at least 25 years old to enrol. They must also show proof of age, such as a birth certificate or other legitimate documentary proof of date of birth (at least 5 years old).
GIJ Diploma entry requirements
WASSCE holders:
Applicant must have passes in five (5) subjects including three obligatory topics (A1–C6). In addition, an applicant must have a combined score of aggregate 30 or above in two optional topics.
GIJ Contact Information
- Physical location: 32nd Gamel Abdul Nasser Rd. Osu
- Postal Address: P.O. Box GP 667, Accra
- Telephone number: (+233) 302 228336
- Email: [email protected]
