<p>(University of Guyana/ Centre for Communication Studies/May 3/2021/UG launches Three<br />
Masters in Communication Studies) The University of Guyana - Centre for Communications<br />
Studies, is pleased to announce 3 new Master of Communication Studies in three areas of<br />
specializations: Strategic Communication, Social Change Communication, and Visual<br />
Communication. This suite is part of 10 new programmes being offered by the University this<br />
Academic year which respond to the growing need for quality, affordable and relevant post<br />
graduate programmes in Guyana and the Caribbean.</p>

<p>The curriculum development for the Masters in Communication Studies programme<br />
commenced in 2017 begun with a task-force out of the office of Philanthropy, Alumni and<br />
Civic Engagement (PACE) headed by Nelsonia Persaud Budhram and Denise Hopkinson. The<br />
work was completed and headed by Dr Taijrani Rampersaud from September 2018 with key<br />
inputs from the lecturers and staff of the Centre for Communication Studies, the Registry, the<br />
Faculty of Social Sciences, and programme heads for other post-graduate programmes at the<br />
University.</p>

<p>Approved in April 2021, applications for the upcoming 2021/2022 Academic Year will be open<br />
on Monday, May 10, 2021. Anyone who has a good first degree, is working in or desirous of<br />
working in a communication-based field and is or aspires to be part of management related<br />
functions would be an ideal candidate. The programme will be delivered in a blended fashion<br />
and will take two (2) years to complete at roughly $14,500 US Dollars or $7,200 US Dollars<br />
per year.</p>

<p>Individuals interested in specializing in <strong>Social Change Communication</strong>, can look forward to<br />
mastering various communication skills associated with the design, implementation and&nbsp;evaluation or various projects with the aim of creating positive social change within Guyana,<br />
the region, and the world. Specialized classes in the major include: Communication and Social<br />
Change, Community Media and Public Sphere, Conflict, Peace, and Human Rights and Public<br />
Policy. Career opportunities include: <em>Social Change Communication Consultant, Policy<br />
Analyst, Project Manager, Advocacy Officer, etc</em>.</p>

<p><strong>Strategic Communication</strong> majors will grasp various aspects of commercial-related<br />
communication for the purpose of being able to efficiently represent their organisations to the<br />
communities in which they exist as well as the wider environment. Specialized classes in the<br />
major include: Leadership Communication, Strategic Communication: Marketing, Public<br />
Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Communication and Issues Management,<br />
Public Policy and Communicating Narratives – Beyond PowerPoint. Career opportunities<br />
include: <em>Research Analyst, Public Relations Consultant, Marketing Consultant, Corporate<br />
Communication Consultant, etc.</em></p>

<p>And finally <strong>Visual Communications</strong> majors will master techniques associated with pre-<br />
productions, production, and post-production with a strong focus on visual elements utilizing a<br />
variety of media with the broad aim of effectively communicating stories through visual<br />
productions. They will be able to design, create, and package multimedia content of the highest<br />
quality for public consumption. Specialized classes in the major include: Introduction to Visual<br />
Communication, Animation Basics, Character Design and Animation, Art of Photography,<br />
Cinematography and Sound and Light Design. Career opportunities include: <em>Character<br />
Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, Cinematographer, Fine Art Photographer, Sound<br />
Engineer, Video &amp; Audio Editor, Multimedia Producer, etc.</em></p>

<p>For more information please contact the Centre for Communication Studies, University of<br />
Guyana:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uog.edu.gy">http://www.uog.edu.gy</a></p>

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