UniMAC Courses and Fees 2024. The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has commenced the admission process of new students for the 2024/2025 academic year. Interested and qualified persons are to check the admission requirements and follow the guidelines outlined in this post to submit their online application.
Aside from the university’s general admission requirements, applicants are advised to review program specific requirements since some programmes are very competitive and preference shall be given to applicants with better grades.
List of UniMAC Courses
The University of Media, Arts and Communication offers postgraduate and undergraduate for local and foreign students in the following disciplines;
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Arts in Development Communication
- Master of Arts in Journalism
- Master of Arts in Media Management
- Master of Arts in Political Communication Management
- Master of Arts in Public Relations with Marketing
- Master Arts in Strategic Public Relations Management
- Master of Philosophy in Strategic Public Relations Management
- Master of Philosophy in Political Communication Management
- Master of Philosophy in Political Communication Management (Top-Up)
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Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (Public Relations and Journalism options)
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts in Translation
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Directing
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television Production
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Editing
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Photography
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sound Production
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia Production
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Communications Studies
- Diploma in Public Relations
- Higher National Diploma in Bilingual Secretaryship
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UniMAC Admission Requirements
Applicants intending to apply for admission to study at the University of Media, Arts and Communication must possess the following entry requirements;
Postgraduate Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) 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.
- A bachelor’s degree from a reputable University with a Third Class and 3-year relevant working experience.
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Degree Programmes (Undergraduate)
SSSCE Holders
- Applicants must possess passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics and three (3) elective subjects. Applicants to the BA Translation programme should have French as part of their electives.
WASSCE Holders
- Applicants must possess passes(A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics and three (3) elective subjects. Applicants to the BA Translation programme should have French as part of their electives.
Note: Final year WASSCE candidates are eligible to apply as awaiting results applicants. Applicants are however to upload their WASSCE results upon release by the West African Examination Council.
Diploma Holders
- Diploma holders with a CGPA of 1.79 and below can apply to be admitted to level 200.
Top-up Degree (Level 200 and 300)
- A UniMAC Diploma with a final CGPA of 2.5 and above or an equivalent Diploma from an accredited communications training institution with a CGPA of 3.0 and above or with an average of Grade B; However, an applicant with a UniMAC Diploma with a final CGPA between 1.80-2.49 or an equivalent Diploma from an accredited communications training institution could be considered for a fee-paying option.
- UniMAC Diploma holders with NAPTEX certification are eligible to apply for level 200 top-up.
- Diploma holders with a Final Grade Point Average of 3.00 from other disciplines are eligible to apply.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division) in the following: Marketing, Information Technology, Secretaryship and Management Studies, as well as Social Science and Humanities related programmes not mentioned here, are also eligible to apply.
- Final Year Diploma students are eligible to apply as awaiting results applicants. (Certificates and Transcripts should, however, be provided to complete the application process)
Diploma Requirements
SSSCE Holders
- Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics. For areas of specialisation, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects.
WASSCE Holders
- Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialisation.
Mature Applicants Requirements
- Persons wishing to enter the University of Media, Arts and Communication as Mature Students must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
- Applicants will be considered for admission on passing a special entrance examination in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test/General Paper to be conducted by the University.
- Successful applicants after the examination may be admitted to a degree or diploma depending on their performance.
International Applicants requirements
- International applicants with Baccalaureate and other qualifications may be admitted based on qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language may be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
