GIJ Cut Off Points & Requirements For Admission
GIJ Cut Off Points & Requirements For Admission
Overview GIJ Cut Off Points & Requirements For 2022/2023 Admission
Find Ghana Institute Of Journalism Cut off Points and Requirements, Ghana Institute Of Journalism GIJ Cut off points 2021 is used to determine who gets admitted into Ghana Institute Of Journalism and which course the person is offered.
The Institute offers the following main programmes : See the Details of these courses Cut Off Points / Entry Requirements below
- A two-year Diploma in Communication Studies
- A four/three year B. A. in Communication Studies
- A two-year B.A. in Communication Studies Top-Up Programme for Diploma
graduates. - A 15-Month intensive MA Programmes.
Ghana Institute Of Journalism GIJ Undergraduate 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 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 36 or better.
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (REGULAR AND WEEKEND SESSIONS)
(Weekend Session – Lectures start from Fridays to Sundays)
SSSCE HOLDERS
Applicants must possess passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics and two (2) elective subjects with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.
WASSCE HOLDERS
Applicants must possess passes(A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics and two (2) elective subjects with an overall aggregate of 30 or better.
MATURE STUDENTS (Who can apply?)
Persons wishing to enter the Ghana Institute of Journalism as Mature Students must not be less than 25 years old.
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- Credit Passes (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus two (2) elective subjects
- Applicants whose qualifications do not meet the requirements for admission as in (i) above may be considered for admission on passing a special entrance examination conducted by the University and an interview. Applicants should note that those who meet the requirements for admission as in (i) above will not be required to take any entrance examination.
NOTE:
Applicants will be selected based on a competitive cut-off point for the year. Candidates awaiting results are eligible to apply.
LEVEL 300 TOP-UP (WEEKEND SESSION)
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- GIJ Diploma holders with a minimum Final Grade Point Average of 2.50 or Grade B or an equivalent Diploma from an Accredited Communication Training Institution with an average of Grade B are eligible to apply.
- Diploma holders with Final Grade Point Average of 3.25 from the following disciplines: Archival Studies, Public Administration, Social Administration, Education and Management Studies 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 programme not mentioned here are also eligible to apply.
- Degree holders with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division) in the following: Information Studies, Information Technology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Social Studies, Theatre Studies, Marketing, Secretaryship, English, and French are eligible to apply.
- Final Year Diploma students are eligible to apply as awaiting results applicants. (Certificates should, however, be provided to complete the application process)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who hold equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for any of the programmes.
Ghana Institute Of Journalism GIJ Postgraduate Requirements
REGULAR PROGRAMMES
- MASTER OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
- MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
- MASTER OF ARTS IN MEDIA MANAGEMENT
- MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
These are 15 months intensive programmes based on the semester system. Lectures start at 4.00 p.m. each day, from Monday to Friday.
WEEKEND PROGRAMMES (Friday and Saturday)
- MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
- MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
These are 15 months intensive programmes based on the semester system with lectures on Friday at 4.00pm and Saturday at 7.30 am.
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.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who hold equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for any of the programmes.
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