The management of the Ghana Institute Of Journalism (GIJ) has begun its 2021/2022 academic admissions for WASSCE/SSCE and Mature Applicants effective 7th April 2021.
The Ghana Institute of Journalism is a public university in Ghana. The institute has accreditation from the National Accreditation Board.
This was made known on the social media handles of GIJ and in a publication sighted by unitedshowbiz.com.gh on the university’s portal yesterday.
GIJ has therefore scheduled Tuesday, August 31, 2021, as the deadline for submission of applications for the Academic Year 2021/2022 after which the admission process continues.
Guide: How To Apply for GIJ Admissions 2021/2022
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who wish to be considered for admission into the Ghana Institute of Journalism for the 2021/2022 Academic year to pursue any of the following courses:
Online Application: Go to https://registration.gij.edu.gh/apply/start to begin and complete your application online. Note: you will need a valid email address to complete the online application.
MINIMUM ENTRY 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
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 of age by September.
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
i. 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
ii. 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.
Source: unitedshowbiz.com.gh