Ghana Institute of Journalism GIJ courses [UPDATED]

Explore the latest range of courses offered at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). From journalism and media studies to communication and public relations, this updated guide provides insights into the diverse educational programs available for aspiring students at GIJ.

MAIN PROGRAMS OFFERED AT GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM GIJ

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
One-Year M.A. in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Management And Development Communication

DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES AT GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM

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 COURSES AT GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM

1. Print and Broadcast Journalism
   The journalism programme prepares students for careers in broadcasting, on-line journalism, photo-journalism, and print media.
2. PUBLIC RELATIONS
3. Public Relations / Advertising and Marketing: The PR program 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.

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CERTIFICATE COURSES (SHORT COURSES) AT GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM GIJ

The Institute offers short courses for practitioners and the general public in communication-related areas. The courses include:

1. Radio and Television Presentation
2. Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing
3. Advanced Advertising
4. Advanced Public Relations
5. Contemporary English Language
6. Events Management
7. Customer Care
8. Writing for Newspapers & Magazines
9. Advance Marketing
10. Broadcast Journalism
11. Action and Strategic Planning
12. Radio Journalism
13. T.V. Journalism
14. Writing Skills
15. Photo-Journalism
16. Effective Public Speaking, Speech Writing and Presentation
17. Advance Marketing
18. Broadcast Journalism
19. Action and Strategic Planning
20. Radio Journalism
21. T.V. Journalism
22. Writing Skills
23. Photo-Journalism
24. Effective Public Speaking, Speech Writing and Presentation
25. Advanced Communications

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM

1. M.A. IN JOURNALISM
2. M.A. IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
3. M.A. IN MEDIA MANAGEMENT
4. M.A. IN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

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