Diploma in Communication Studies at Wisconsin International University College

Programme overview

This diploma (2 years, full time on the North Legon campus) in the School of Communication Studies offers practical career training with a top up route to a degree for strong graduates. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: Wisconsin | School: School of Communication Studies | Duration: 2 years | Location: North Legon, Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Practical modules build career skills with placements or fieldwork, and strong graduates can progress to a degree top-up route. 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

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus relevant electives or passes. Diploma holders with strong grades can progress to degree top up routes.

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

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 5,500 a year (2026/2027). Diploma in Communication Studies, Accra campus local freshers: GHS 2,750 per semester x 2 semesters (calendar) = GHS 5,500. Continuing students pay less. Source

International applicants: USD 1,964 a year (2026/2027). Diploma in Communication Studies, Accra campus international freshers: USD 982 per semester x 2 semesters (calendar) = USD 1,964. 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: 2 years.

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

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Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select Diploma in Communication Studies, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
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