The Institute offers programmes in communications studies at diploma and degree levels and runs certificate courses.

Programmes of Study
The Institute offers the following main programmes:
• Two-year diploma in Communication Studies
• A four-year B.A. in Communication Studies
• Two-Year B.A. in Communication Studies (Top-Up and Weekend) for GIJ diploma graduates

DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
The Diploma Programme consists of communication, social sciences and arts subjects and provides an opportunity for students to develop their potential in any of the specialised areas in communication. Specifically, graduates can further their education or work as professionals in areas such as TV, radio, on-line journalism, wire service, newspaper/ magazine journalism, public relations, advertising or marketing.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
The Degree Programme in Communication Studies offers a concentration of media-focused courses mixed with social science and arts education. It is designed to enable students combine study areas from the social sciences and the arts, with theoretical and practical communication studies.
The programme is organised to give undergraduates a professional choice in either journalism or public relations. Accordingly, all students enrolled in the B.A. Communication Studies degree will pursue one of the following two sequences.

Journalism
Print and Broadcast Journalism
The journalism programme prepares students for careers in broadcasting, on-line journalism, photo-journalism, and print media.

Public Relations
Public Relations / Advertising and Marketing
The PR programme prepares students for careers in public affairs, corporate relations management, and community affairs practice, as well as advertising, marketing, customer services, and others.

TWO-YEAR B.A. IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (TOP-UP)
The Institute also runs a two-year programme starting from level 300. The objective of this programme is to afford the Institute’s past students who hold the Diploma certificate to further their education in Communication Studies.

CERTIFICATE COURSES (SHORT COURSES)
The Institute offers short courses for practitioners and the general public in communication-related areas. The courses include:
• Radio and Television Presentation
• Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing
• Advanced Advertising
• Advanced Public Relations
• Advanced Communications
• Advance Marketing
• Broadcast Journalism
• Action and Strategic Planning
• Radio Journalism
• T.V. Journalism
• Writing Skills
• Photo-Journalism
• Contemporary English Language
• Events Management
• Customer Care
• Crisis Management
• On-line Journalism
• Writing for Newspapers & Magazines
• Effective Public Speaking, Speech Writing and Presentation

ADMISSIONS FOR 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for admission into the Ghana Institute of Journalism to pursue any of the following courses. A. FACULTY OF JOURNALISM
B. A. IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

i. JOURNALISM OPTION
ii. JOURNALISM OPTION (LEVEL 300 TOP-UP: EVENING & WEEKEND)

B. FACULTY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING
B. A. IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

i. PUBLIC RELATIONS OPTION
ii. PUBLIC RELATIONS OPTION (LEVEL 300 TOP-UP: EVENING & WEEKEND)

C. DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
i. MORNING SESSION
ii. AFTERNOON SESSION (FEE-PAYING OPTION)

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
► B. A. IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
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 with an overall aggregate of 20 or better

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 with an overall aggregate of 20 or better

► DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
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 with an overall aggregate of 24 or better.

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 with an overall aggregate of 24 or better.

NOTE:
1. All Applicants must request the West African Examinations Council to confirm all their examination results directly to the Institute.
2. Applicants shall be required to pass a selection interview.
3. Applicants will be selected based on a competitive cut-off point for the year.

► LEVEL 300 TOP - UP (EVENING & WEEKEND SESSIONS)
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Holders of GIJ Diploma with an average of Grade B, or an equivalent Diploma from an accredited Communication training institution with an average of Grade B.
2. Applicants must have completed a one-year National Service.
3. Applicants will be expected to pass a selection interview.

Note: The weekend session lectures are as follows:
Saturday: 7.00am to 6.30 pm
Sunday: 9.00am to 4.00 pm.

► FOREIGN STUDENTS
Foreign students who hold equivalent qualifications may be considered for admission after successfully passing a selection interview.

COST OF APPLICATION
Application forms are obtainable at the Institute at a cost of GH¢80.00 for the Degree course and GH¢70.00 for the Diploma course. Payment is by BANKERS DRAFT ONLY at ANY BANK payable to GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM.

Application forms can also be downloaded from the Institute’s website: www.gij.edu.gh, Downloaded forms should be submitted with the appropriate BANKERS DRAFT.

All completed Application Forms should reach:

The ACADEMIC AFFAIRS REGISTRY, GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM,
P. O. BOX GP 667, ACCRA.
Not later than Monday, 30th April, 2012.

For any further enquiries, contact: 0232228336 or 0269501772.
Email: gijacademic@gmail.com