Applicants must possess:
i. M.A. in Communication (Public Relations option) with a CGPA of not less than 3.5.
ii. A CGPA of 3.0 will also be accepted if the student has demonstrated a strong acumen for research but could not obtain a CGPA of 3.5.
iii. Applicant(s) must pass a selection interview.
i. A bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) or any accredited/recognized University, with at least Second-Class Lower Division.
Or
A bachelor’s degree in other disciplines from any reputable University with at least Second-Class Lower Division.
ii. A bachelor’s degree from any reputable University with a Third Class and 3-years relevant working experience.
SSSCE Holders
Applicants must possess passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics and three (3) elective subjects. Applicants to the BA Translation programme should have French as part of their electives.
WASSCE Holders
Applicants must possess passes(A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics and three (3) elective subjects. Applicants to the BA Translation programme should have French as part of their electives.
Final year WASSCE candidates are eligible to apply as awaiting results applicants. Applicants are however to upload their WASSCE results upon release by the West African Examination Council.
GCE Advanced Level Holders
Applicants must possess a General Certificate of Examinations (GCE) ‘A’ Level Grade E or better in three (3) subjects, at least, one of which should be Grade D or better Credit passes i.e., Grade 6 or better in five (5) GCE Ordinary Level (‘O” Level) subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject, for non-science students.
Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE). Applicants may be admitted to level 200.
Diploma Holders
Diploma holders with a CGPA of 1.79 and below can apply to be admitted to level 200.
i. A UniMAC Diploma with a final CGPA of 2.5 and above or an equivalent Diploma from an accredited communications training institution with a CGPA of 3.0 and above or with an average of Grade B; However, an applicant with a UniMAC Diploma with a final CGPA between 1.80-2.49 or an equivalent Diploma from an accredited communications training institution could be considered for a fee-paying option.
ii. UniMAC Diploma holders with NAPTEX certification are eligible to apply for level 200 top-up.
iii. Diploma holders with a Final Grade Point Average of 3.00 from other disciplines are eligible to apply.
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division) in the following: Marketing, Information Technology, Secretaryship and Management Studies, as well as Social Science and Humanities related programmes not mentioned here, are also eligible to apply.
v. Final Year Diploma students are eligible to apply as awaiting results applicants. (Certificates and Transcripts should, however, be provided to complete the application process)
SSSCE Holders
Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics. For areas of specialisation, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects. Applicants to the HND in Bilingual secretaryship programme should have French as part of their electives.
WASSCE Holders
Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialisation. Applicants to the HND in Bilingual secretaryship programme should have French as part of their electives.
SSSCE Holders
Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics. For areas of specialisation, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects.
WASSCE Holders
Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialisation.
Persons wishing to enter the University of Media, Arts and Communication as Mature Students must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
Applicants will be considered for admission on passing a special entrance examination in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test/General Paper to be conducted by the University.
Successful applicants after the examination may be admitted to a degree or diploma depending on their performance.
International applicants with Baccalaureate and other qualifications may be admitted based on qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language may be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
