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Diploma in Communication Studies

Entry Requirements

Description
A minimum of five (5) subjects CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), grades I, II or III or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, grades A, B, or C . Subjects must include English Language.
The Certificate in Industrial Relations and Management from the Institute of Distance & Continuing Education (IDCE).
An Associate Diploma from the Centre for Communication Studies or any recognized University.
Three (3) GCE "A" level passes or six (6) CAPE passes at the appropriate grades.
Prior entry to University, (any programme: Diploma or Degree).
Mature age (21 years and over) with three (3) or more years experience in the field, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
AAA1101 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 This slot should only be used to register for CHN1100 offered by the Confucius Institute, University of Guyana.
SOC1100 The Study of Society 3
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese course after consultation with your Head of Department.
DPC1107 Foundations of Journalism: Logic, Evidence and Research 4
DPC1101 Introduction to Communication Principles 4
DPC1105 Foundations of Journalism: Writing 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
SOC1200 Introduction to Sociological Theory 3
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese course after consultation with your Head of Department.
AAA1201 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 This slot should only be used to register for CHN1200 offered by the Confucius Institute, University of Guyana.
ENG1205 Use of English 4
DPC1205 Reporting and Writing I: Basic News and Features 4
DPC1207 Foundations of Journalism: National and International Institutions 4
DPC1209 Introduction to Media Ethics and Law 4

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HST2105 Survey of Guyanese History I 4
DPC2109 Reporting and Writing 3: Specialised Journalism (Health and Environment) 4
MNG2100 Computer Studies I 4
DPC2106 Broadcast 1: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1, Radio 4
AAA2101 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DPC2205 Reporting and Writing 2: In Depth Journalism 4
DPC2204 Online/Multi Media Journalism 4
AAA2201 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4
DPC2209 Reporting and Writing 4: Specialised Journalism (Culture and Development) 4
DPC2206 Broadcast Reporting and Writing 2: Television 4