Journalism Studies
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Program Description
Journalism Studies teaches you how to find, research and tell true stories that matter. You will learn news writing, reporting, interviewing, media ethics, and multimedia production including audio, video and online publishing. Courses cover communication, Ghanaian culture and history, media law, creative writing and digital skills. Practical work includes school newspapers, radio programs, and short video projects that build a portfolio. Graduates can become journalists, writers, broadcasters, content creators, public relations officers or work in museums, schools and creative industries. This program helps you build a confident voice and make a positive impact in your community.
Aims and Objectives
Develop clear news writing and reporting skills, demonstrated by published articles or broadcasts.
Master multimedia production techniques, demonstrated by portfolios of audio, video and online content.
Understand media law, ethics and cultural context, demonstrated by case study analyses and reflections.
Create and manage a personal journalism portfolio, including interviews, features and social media pieces.
Conduct research and data analysis for stories, demonstrated by investigative or data-supported reports.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong career pathways
Leads to roles in newsrooms, broadcasting, digital media, PR and content creation across Ghana and beyond.
Practical portfolio building
Hands-on projects like school newspapers, radio shows and video work help you present real samples to employers.
Industry connections and internships
Opportunities to link with local media houses, Ghana Journalists Association and holiday internships for experience.
Relevant to Ghanaian culture
Focus on local stories, history and culture helps you serve community needs and tell authentic Ghanaian narratives.
Transferable entrepreneurial skills
Skills in digital media, storytelling and communication support freelancing, content businesses and creative careers.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create visuals, layouts and story graphics for print and online.
Record and edit interviews and reports using tools like Audacity, Premiere Pro or free alternatives, for broadcast and web.
Write clear leads, structure stories, conduct interviews and perform fact-checking to meet newsroom standards.
Publish content, grow audiences and measure engagement using platforms and analytics tools to shape reporting strategies.
Gather information from sources, verify facts and present simple data visualizations using Excel or basic visualization tools.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign)
Audacity or similar audio editor
OBS Studio or simple video capture tools
WordPress or other CMS
Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Heavy reading and research workload
Meeting tight deadlines for stories
Tips & Advice
Create a study schedule, break tasks into short sessions and practice summarising sources for faster comprehension.
Practice timed assignments, prepare templates and prioritise key facts to produce accurate work quickly.
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