B.A Communication Studies

Valley View University · Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Degree Arts & Humanities Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Valley View University you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

B.A Communication Studies at Valley View University focuses on how people share and interpret messages across media and organisations. It is a practical degree that combines theory with writing, research, and presentation skills. As a less competitive programme, it offers an achievable route into the communication industry in Ghana.

What communication studies is about

Programmes of this kind explore how information flows between people, organisations, and societies. You will learn about media theory, journalism, public relations, advertising, and digital communication. The degree builds skills in writing, speaking, presenting, research, and critical thinking — abilities that are useful in almost every profession.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into B.A Communication Studies at Valley View University is less competitive than at some other Ghanaian universities. For comparison, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology rates this programme as highly competitive, and the University of Cape Coast as competitive. If you have solid WASSCE grades, you have a reasonable chance of securing admission at Valley View. Always check the exact requirements with the university before applying.

Careers after graduation

With a degree in communication studies, you can work as a journalist, broadcaster, public relations officer, corporate communications specialist, content planner, or social media manager. Graduates also go into event management, advertising, media research, and internal communications. The skills you gain are valuable in media houses, NGOs, government agencies, and private companies alike.