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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameBachelor of Social Science (Communication Studies) [Complete] (0832C)
DepartmentCentre for Communication Studies
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences
Admission Criteria
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA1101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 This slot should only be used to register for CHN1100 offered by the Confucius Institute, University of Guyana.
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese courses
DPC1101 Introduction to Communication Principles Online 4
DPC1105 Foundations of Journalism: Writing Online 4
DPC1107 Foundations of Journalism: Logic, Evidence and Research Online 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
SOC1100 The Study of Society Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA1201 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 This slot should only be used to register for CHN1200 offered by the Confucius Institute, University of Guyana.
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese courses
DPC1205 Reporting and Writing I: Basic News and Features Online 4
DPC1207 Foundations of Journalism: National and International Institutions Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC1209 Introduction to Media Ethics and Law Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ENG1205 Use of English Online 4
SOC1200 Introduction to Sociological Theory Online 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DPC2106 Broadcast 1: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1, Radio Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC2109 Reporting and Writing 3: Specialised Journalism (Health and Environment) Online 4
HST2105 Survey of Guyanese History I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MNG2100 Computer Studies I Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DPC2204 Online/Multi Media Journalism Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC2205 Reporting and Writing 2: In Depth Journalism Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC2206 Broadcast Reporting and Writing 2: Television Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC2209 Reporting and Writing 4: Specialised Journalism (Culture and Development) Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DPC3105 Media Management (TV, Radio & Print) Online 4
DPC3108 Internship I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose any 1000 Level Course in Language. For example SPA1000
ZZZ3102 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Any 4 credit course - consult HoD
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DPC3205 Advanced Print-Newspaper Photo Journalism, Layout and Design Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC3209 Reporting & Writing: Specialised Journalism (Culture & Development) Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
HST2205 Survey of Guyanese History II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose any 1000 Level Course in Language. For example SPA1000

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DPC4106 Advanced Broadcast : Radio Production Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC4107 Introduction to Communications Research Online 4
DPC4108 Internship II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Please check with your Department for your option courses.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DPC4206 Advanced Broadcast I: Television Production Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DPC4207 Applied Communications Research Online 4
DPC4208 Integrated Marketing Communication 1 Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Please check with your Department for your option courses.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711