University Of Ghana School Of Communication Studies Programmes

COURSE CONTENT

Year One
Core Courses
COMS 601	Communication Theories and Research Methods	2 credits
COMS 603	Mass Media, Culture and Society	2 credits
COMS 605	Independent Study	2 credits
COMS 607	Print Journalism	2 credits
COMS 609	Broadcast Journalism	2 credits
COMS 611	Public Relations	2 credits
COMS 613	Advertising	2 credits
COMS 620	Seminar	3 credits
Electives
Students choose one elective course from the following:
COMS 615	Graphics of Communication	2 credits
COMS 617	International Communication	2 credits
COMS 621	Communication and Public Opinion	2 credits
COMS 623	Telecommunications	2 credits

Year Two
Core Courses
COMS 602	Development Communication	2 credits
COMS 605	Independent Study	2 credits
COMS 614	Media Ethics and Law	2 credits
COMS 620	Seminar	3 credits
COMS 634	Communicative Skills	2 credits
Professional Specialisation – choice of two (one of which must be Print or Broadcast Journalism)
COMS 606	Advanced Print Journalism	3 credits
COMS 608	Advanced Broadcast Journalism	3 credits
COMS 610	Advanced Public Relations	3 credits
COMS 612	Advanced Advertising	3 credits

Electives
Students choose one elective course from the following:
COMS 618	Media Management	2 credits
COMS 622	New Information and Communication Technologies	2 credits
COMS 626	Political Economy of Communication	2 credits
COMS 628	Gender and Communication	2 credits
COMS 632	Health Communication	2 credits

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Same requirements as for MA coursework plus one academic year’s research and thesis.

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