MA Journalism at University of Media, Arts and Communication

Programme overview

The MA Journalism is a postgraduate taught pathway in the School of Graduate Studies and Research (UniMAC), delivered full time on the South Legon campus over 1 year full time, 2 years part time. It combines core modules, electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project for professional and analytical progression. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: UniMAC | School: School of Graduate Studies and Research | Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time | Location: South Legon, Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Core modules lead into electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project. Confirm the current course structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Media houses, creative industries, cultural institutions, arts education and postgraduate study.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field, plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. MPhil applicants need a research proposal. PhD applicants need a research masters with thesis plus a doctoral proposal and interview.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 12,317 a year (2025/2026). Provisional fees 2025/26, Institute of Journalism, Master of Arts, regular. Weekend GHS 15,192. Source

International applicants: USD 5,780 a year (2025/2026). Provisional 2025/26, Institute of Journalism international students, Post Graduate Programmes, USD at GHS 12.50=$1. Source

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

Check deadlines.

Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select MA Journalism, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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