WIUC BA Communication Studies

WIUC BA Communication Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies prepares students for careers in the Media and Communications industries, for example Advertising, Journalism and Public Relations and New Media.
Students studying on the Communications programme will gain knowledge and skills in various aspects of media and will also have a chance to specialise in a particular area of interest.
The programme also prepares students for postgraduate study, specialisation in industries such as film & television, or further qualification with professional bodies e.g. Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Teaching methods: The method of instruction includes lectures, tutorials or seminars, case study analyses and presentations. Assessment is through assignments, projects and exams.
Study options: Day and evening classes are available.
Courses offered include:
• Protocol & Event Management
• Media Law
• Development Communication
• Political Communication
• Health Communication
• Media Management
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
• Advertising
• Broadcast /Online/Print Journalism
• Public Relations
Career options include:
• Public Relations Officer
• Broadcast Journalist/ Presenter
• Print Journalist
• Advertising Manager
• Corporate Communications Manager
• Digital/Social Media/Web Manager
• Copywriter
• Editor
• Graphic Designer
• TV/Film Producer
Accreditation/Affiliation: The BA Communications Studies programme is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast. All degree courses are accredited by Ghana’s National Accreditation Board (NAB).
Entry requirements:
1) WASSCE & SSSCE
Candidates must have six credits (A1-C6) in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science (Biology or Agricultural Science for Nigerian applicants) or Social Studies, and three elective subjects, making an aggregate of no more than 36. For SSSCE, candidates must have six credits (A-D) in the three Core Subjects and three electives, making an aggregate of no more than 24.
Candidates with less than five credits may be enrolled into a Certificate programme. Such candidates would have to improve their WASSCE results to qualify for admission into a Degree programme.
2) Mature Students
Candidates must be at least 25 years old and must write and pass an entrance examination in English, Mathematics, IT and General Business. They may also be required to attend an interview.
3) Others
Applicants with GCE, ICGSE, GBCE, ABCE, Baccalaureate, Professional Courses (ICA, ACCA, CIM etc) and HND, among others may contact us for levels of placement
For more information, call +233 (0) 302 504 391/399 + 233 (0) 54 853 383 or email info@wiuc-ghana.edu.gh
How to apply:
Apply online: You can purchase an e-voucher from one of the following banks or vendors to enable you to complete an application form online: adb, hfc, Fidelity. Ecobank, Ghana Commercial Bank, uniBank, Zenith. You can also purchase a form online using Visa or MTN Mobile Money.
On campus: Application forms are available at our campuses. 
•  Main Campus: Agbogba Road, North Legon, off the Atomic Junction-Haatso Road (near the University of Ghana Botanical Gardens), Accra.
• City Campus: St. Paul’s Lutheran School Complex (near GBC) Kanda, Accra