This is a new faculty largely drawn out of the traditional Faculty of Arts. The then Institute of Library Information and Communication Studies (INSLICS) and the Department of Mass Communication which have considerably grown and expanded over the years were brought together to constitute a new Faculty with rebranded departments to respond to the emerging needs in the fields of communication, media, data management and information sciences.
The Faculty of Communication, Media, and Information Studies at Fourah Bay College offers specialized programs designed to equip students with skills in journalism, media, public relations, and information management. The faculty prepares graduates for careers in print and broadcast journalism, digital communication, and information studies.
Bachelor in Public Relations and Marketing Communication
Bachelor in Development Communication
Bachelor in Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor in Print Journalism
Bachelor in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
5 (five) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including C5 or better in English Language, in not more than two sittings.
At least 3 (three) subjects must be in the humanities (Liberal Arts).
Applicants (except those applying for Bachelor in Information Studies and Knowledge Management) must pass a special entrance examination in English conducted by the faculty.
Diploma in Mass Communication holders from USL with the required cumulative grade point average may gain direct entry into Year 2 of the Journalism and Media Studies degree program.
Entry: 4 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including C6 in English.
Applicants with over five years of media experience may apply under the mature age category if they have attempted WASSCE.
All applicants must take the special English examination.
Entry: 3 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language.
Preference is given to candidates with journalism experience.
Entry: 4 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including C6 in English.
Candidates with at least five years of experience in a library, documentation center, registry, bookstore, or similar institution may apply.
School leavers with 3 ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language, in not more than two sittings may also apply.
The faculty provides hands-on training in media and communication, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in journalism, broadcasting, PR, marketing, and information management. It is the ideal faculty for those passionate about storytelling, media production, and knowledge management.
"Communication shapes perception, media amplifies voices, and information builds the bridge between knowledge and understanding."