BA in Journalism & Mass Communication
March 5, 2025 2026-06-02 13:40Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
Communication For Development
The metonymic adage “The pen is mightier than the sword” perfectly encapsulates the power of information, journalism and communication. With information being the new currency, journalism and communication professionals wield enormous power to advance progressive change in their communities and countries.
From news-gathering to news making, to ethical investigative journalism and effective communication the program takes students on an exploratory journey of storytelling, emotive journalism and strategic communication that inspires positive thinking and action.
BA Journalism and Mass Communication at ACity
Our Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degree is designed for students to engage with theory and contemporary practice, providing the necessary skills for employability within a start-up, a communications department, a media house and wherever journalistic practice is integral to an organization and society. This course is structured to offer students good career prospects in journalism with a clear focus on developing employability across the media sector, recognizing the level of fragmentation of this landscape, in both domestic and international contexts.
Top Careers in Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
Graduates of this program will be able to select, create, apply, integrate, and administer computing technologies to meet the needs of users within societal and organizational contexts.
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Broadcast Journalist
- Social Media Marketing Analyst
- Social Media Manager
- News Reporter
Entry Requirements
Applicants must obtain credits in the following core subjects:
- English Language
- Core Mathematics
- Social Studies or Integrated Science
PLUS
Credits in three (3) relevant elective subjects approved by the University.
Relevant electives may include subjects in Agriculture, Sciences, Business, ICT, Languages, Visual Arts, Humanities, Technical, and Creative Arts disciplines, including subjects such as Biology, Physics, Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Management, Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art, Music, Government, History, ICT, Foods and Nutrition, Applied Electricity, French, and selected Ghanaian or foreign languages relevant to the programme.
Required Aggregate
- 36 or better for WASSCE / NOV-DEC
- 24 or better for SSSCE / NOV-DEC
Applicants must obtain credits in recognised core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, and relevant humanities, science, technical, or ICT-related subjects such as Integrated Science, Social Studies, Civic Education, Environmental Studies, General Science, Agricultural Science, ICT, Data Processing, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, or related subjects.
Applicants must additionally obtain credits in three (3) relevant elective subjects approved by the University. Relevant electives may include subjects in Sciences, Arts, Languages, Humanities, Commerce, and Business-related disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Literature in English, Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounting, Government, Fine and Applied Arts, Music, and selected regional or foreign languages relevant to the programme.
Required Aggregate
- 36 or better for WASSCE / NECO
- 24 or better for SSSCE
Applicants must possess credits (Grade D or better) in five (5) GCE O-Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Applicants must additionally obtain passes in three (3) A-Level subjects, with at least two (2) passes at Grade D or better.
Applicants must have completed either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Diploma Programme (DP) Course.
Applicants must obtain:
- Passes in a minimum of four (4) or five (5) subjects, depending on the IB pathway
- Subjects must include Mathematics and English
- Subjects may combine Standard Level (SL)/O-Level and Higher Level (HL)
Applicants must have completed the French Baccalaureate (Baccalauréat Général — Série Économique et Sociale or Série Littéraire) with passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects.
Requirements include:
- Minimum score of 10/20 in each subject
- One subject may have a minimum score of 8/20, provided the overall average across all five subjects is at least 10/20
Applicants must possess:
- Five (5) O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- Passes in three (3) relevant A-Level subjects
Applicants must possess a Grade 13 qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Electives
Elective 400 Semester 1
- Advanced Photography
- Customer Experience Design
Elective 400 Semester 2
- JM4226 Business Reporting
- JM4227 Documentary Storytelling
Course Outline
- Communication Skills
- French Language
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Technology and Society
- Essential Mathematics for Business (With MATLAB)
- Communication and Culture
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Text and Meaning
- Introduction to Economics
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
- Visual Communication
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship I
- Leadership Seminar I
- Communication Laws and Ethics
- Digital Storytelling
- History of Media and Journalism in Ghana
- Introduction to Photography
- Writing for Media
- African Studies
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship II
- Newswriting and Reporting
- Photojournalism and Narrative
- Print Journalism
- Public Speaking Techniques
- Theories of Communication
- Leadership Seminar II
- Entrepreneurial Strategy and Business Models
- Broadcast Journalism 1: Radio
- Communication Research Methods
- Editing
- Media Lab: Print and Digital Media
- Broadcast Journalism 2: Television
- Collaborative Communication
- Development Communication
- Investigative Journalism
- Special Topics in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Communication and Artificial Intelligence
- Live Newsroom
- Multimedia Production
- Journalistic Project 1
- Advanced Writing for Professional Communicators
- Contemporary Issues and Practice in Journalism and Communications
- Advanced Writing for Professional Communicators
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Journalistic Project 2
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- A fully digitized campus with the fattest internet speed in a ghanaian university
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
