Academic programme
Diploma in Communication Studies
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- 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.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | 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. |
| 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 | — |
| DPC1105 | Foundations of Journalism: Writing | 4 | — |
| DPC1101 | Introduction to Communication Principles | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| SOC1100 | The Study of Society | 3 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | This slot should only be used to register for CHN1200 offered by the Confucius Institute, University of Guyana. |
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese course after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| DPC1207 | Foundations of Journalism: National and International Institutions | 4 | — |
| DPC1209 | Introduction to Media Ethics and Law | 4 | — |
| SOC1200 | Introduction to Sociological Theory | 3 | — |
| DPC1205 | Reporting and Writing I: Basic News and Features | 4 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 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 | — |
| HST2105 | Survey of Guyanese History I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | — |
| DPC2206 | Broadcast Reporting and Writing 2: Television | 4 | — |
| DPC2204 | Online/Multi Media Journalism | 4 | — |
| DPC2205 | Reporting and Writing 2: In Depth Journalism | 4 | — |
| DPC2209 | Reporting and Writing 4: Specialised Journalism (Culture and Development) | 4 | — |