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Entry Requirements

Description
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
At least six (6) subjects CXC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels grades I, II, or III, or A, B, or C,respectively. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
At least three (3) GCE 'A' level passes or six (6) CAPE passes, at the appropriate grades.
Diploma from a recognized University.
Diploma in Communication Studies with a G.P.A of 2.4 or higher.

Courses

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

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DPC3108 Internship I 4
ZZZ2102 Elective (4 credits) 4 Any 4 credit course - consult HoD
ZZZ2101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Foreign Language 1
DPC3105 Media Management (TV, Radio & Print) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HST2205 Survey of Guyanese History II 4
DPC3205 Advanced Print-Newspaper Photo Journalism, Layout and Design 4
ZZZ2201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Foreign Language 2
DPC3209 Reporting & Writing: Specialised Journalism (Culture & Development) 4

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose from DSW325, DSW328, DSW327, SOC410, SOC318, SOC416, SOC426
DPC4107 Introduction to Communications Research 4
DPC4108 Internship II 4
DPC4106 Advanced Broadcast : Radio Production 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DPC4208 Integrated Marketing Communication 1 4
DPC4206 Advanced Broadcast I: Television Production 4
DPC4207 Applied Communications Research 4
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose from DSW325, DSW328, DSW327, SOC410, SOC318, SOC416, SOC426