Bachelor of Social Science (Communication Studies)
Georgetown, Guyana
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Social Science (Communication Studies) at The University of Guyana trains students in communication, media, journalism, public relations, advertising and media studies. Entry requires six CXC/GCE O‑level subjects including English and Mathematics, plus three GCE A‑level passes or six CAPE passes, or university diploma; applicants with a Diploma in Communication Studies and a GPA of 2.4 may apply. The University of Guyana, established in 1963.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as journalists, public relations officers, social media managers, media producers, corporate communicators and content creators; roles cover broadcasting, print, digital media, corporate communications, NGOs and government agencies.
Entry Requirements
Description
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- At least six (6) subjects CXC/GCE 'O' levels grades I, II, or III, or A, B, or C, respectively. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
- At least three (3) GCE 'A' level passes or six (6) CAPE passes, at the appropriate grades.
- Diploma from a recognized University.
- Diploma in Communication Studies with a G.P.A of 2.4 or higher.
