Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Valley View University is offered through the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education. This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in media, corporate communication, and public relations. Communication studies looks at how people share information, persuade, and build relationships, giving you skills in writing, speaking, and strategic thinking.

What a communication studies degree covers

Programmes of this kind usually explore how people and organisations share information and meaning. You can expect to study media theory, journalism, public relations, advertising, and interpersonal communication, along with research methods and practical writing. The aim is to make you a clear and persuasive communicator across different platforms and audiences.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme is less competitive than for many other degrees. That means if your WASSCE grades meet the university's minimum requirements, you have a real chance of being admitted. As always, you should check the specific subject requirements for Valley View and confirm that your own grades qualify.

Where the degree can take you

Graduates of communication studies move into a wide range of fields. Many work in journalism, broadcasting, and digital media, while others take on roles in public relations, corporate communication, and marketing. Because the degree builds strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills, it also opens doors into management, communication training, and advocacy work.