GIJ

Ghana Institute of Journalism | Online Application

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who wish to be considered for admission into the Ghana Institute of Journalism for the 2022/2023 Academic year to pursue any of the following courses:

A. FACULTY OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES
B. A. IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES [JOURNALISM OPTION]
i. Regular
ii. Top-Up Weekend Session (Lectures are on Saturdays & Sundays, 7.00 am – 8.00 pm)

B. FACULTY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, ADVERTISING & MARKETING
C. FACULTY OF INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
B.A. 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

GCE ADVANCED LEVEL HOLDERS
Applicants must possess a General Certificate of Examinations (GCE) ‘A’ Level Grade E or better in three (3) subjects, at least, one of which should be Grade D or better Credit passes i.e. Grade 6 or better in five (5) GCE Ordinary Level (‘O” Level) subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject, for non-science students.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS
GIJ Diploma holders with a CGPA of 1.79 and below can apply to be admitted to level 200.

MATURE STUDENTS (Who can apply?)
Persons wishing to enter the Ghana Institute of Journalism as Mature Students must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

Applicants will be considered for admission on passing a special entrance examination in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test/General Paper to be conducted by the Institute on Saturday, 15th October 2022

DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
LEVEL 300 TOP-UP WEEKEND SESSION (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
APPLICATION FEES
DIPLOMA
GH¢
200

DEGREE
GH¢
250

MATURE (TUTORIAL & EXAMINATION)
GH¢
650

INTERNATIONAL
USD$
100

HOW TO APPLY
An applicant must pay the relevant application fee at any Fidelity Bank branch by providing applicant’s name and telephone number.
You will be provided with your application number/ transaction ID at the bank that will grant you access to the Online Admission Portal.
Applicant should then proceed to the Online Admission Portal: https://admissions.gij.edu.gh/ to begin the application process.
Once the process has been completed, applicant must print out a copy of the completed application form together with one passport photograph and supporting documents to the address below.