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Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Communication

How to Earn a Degree (Degree Type: Bachelor of Communication

  • Complete 143 credits in total to earn a Bachelor of Communication
  • Complete 70 credits in total to earn an Associate of Communication
  • Complete one International Certification Exam before end of fourth semester

Additional benefits

  • State of the art theater and media studio
  • Our on-line station provides students with the opportunity to create their own audio programming. Music, information, news and other programs.
  • TV AND PRODUCTION – Our collection of professional High Definition cameras, lighting and audio equipment provides students with training at the highest standard.  
  • Students will write, produce, edit and direct across a variety of genres and media lines. Starz College professional television studio gives you a space to experience live television production in a multi-camera setting.

Broadcast and Media Studies Program Overview

The Broadcast & Media studies track introduces students to the methods and techniques used to create visual messages in a variety of media.  Beginners and advanced courses in theory and practice of film, television, radio and production, provide students with a rich understanding of the beauty and techniques of media production and prepare them to function as professionals in different media fields.

The practical environment provided for the program, allow students hands-on practice in television and Radio studios, film theatre & and several digital video and audio editing labs

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for enrollment at the Starz College of Science and Technology :
  • Candidate must be at least a high school graduate or above
  • Candidate must hold a valid WAEC certificate or result
  • Candidate must have interest in IT
  • College will authenticate the accuracy of the data given
  • Candidate must register and successfully complete Starz Entrance and Placement exam
  • Candidate must be enrolled or has graduated from an institute of higher learning to obtain a direct transfer into the program. (No Entrance and Placement Exam needed)

Contact Info

For Admission Office

Admission Office, Starz University
Airfield Sinkor, Montserrado Co. 

+231 886-248-210
contact@starzit.com

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Requirements For Incoming, Current and Past Students

Application & Transfer Procedures

Freshman students
Current university students and graduates
  • Register for entrance and placement examination and pick up an Application package
  • Fill application form and submit with the following requirements:
  • One passport size picture
  • Package application in manila and hanging folders and submit before exam date
  • After exam’s result is released, candidates are required to submit the following documents: High School Diploma, Transcript, WAEC certificate, two letters of recommendation, Auto-biography (hand written), and Health Certificate from a hospital

Please submit the following items and documents to be considered for enrollment:

  • Provide original transcript from current university or university attended
  • One passport size picture
  • Submit all documents in a long manila and hanging folders
  • Two letters of recommendation. One from the high school, college or vocational training institution you last attended and the other from a guardian or relation.
  • Short essay: Maximum words count: 350-500 words auto-biography
  • Return application portfolio to: Admissions Office, Starz Campus, Airfield Sinkor, (Opposite Shark’s Business Center), P.O.Box 1040, Monrovia, Liberia
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Course Study Guide for program

  • Year 1 - First Semester
  • Year 1 - Second Semester
  • Year 2 - First Semester
  • Year 2 - Second Semester
  • Year 3 - First Semester
  • Year 3 - Second Semester
  • Year 4 - First Semester
  • Year 4 - Second Semester
First Semester

Year 1

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
ENGL 101 Freshman English I 3
FO 100 Freshman Orientation (STEP) 1
FREN 101 French Grammar I 3
INFO 101 Computer Introduction 3
MATH 107 Pre-Calculus 4
PHYS 101 Applied Physics 3
Total Credits 17
Semester 2

Year 1

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
ENGL 102 Freshman English I 3
MATH 108 Math for Decision-Making 4
FREN 102 French Grammar II 3
COMM 100 Introduction to Communication 3
COMM 120 Media and Society 3
PHYS 102 Applied Physics II 3
Total Credits 19
Semester 1

Year 2

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
ENGL 201 Sophomore English I 3
GEOG 101 Global Issues in Technology 3
COMM 220 Radio and Television Industries 3
COMM 210 Media Writing 3
INFO 201 Computer Concepts and Hardware 4
Total Credits 16
Semester 2

Year 2

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
ENGL 202 Sophomore English II 3
COMM 234 Film as a Medium 3
COMM 222 Ethics and Media Law 3
COMM 202 Acting 1 3
COMM 225 Audio and Radio Production 3
COMM 227 Television and Studio Production 3
Total Credits 18
Semester 1

Year 3

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
COMM 339 Film Making 3
COMM 350 Journalism 3
COMM 226 Video Production and Editing 3
COMM 353 Advance Audio Production 3
COMM 351 Radio Production Workshop 3
COMM 364 Voice and Speech Production 3
Total Credits 18
Semester 2

Year 3

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
COMM 310 Announcing 3
COMM 349 Communication Research Method 3
COMM 320 Media Criticism 3
COMM 363 Public Speaking 3
COMM 370 Acting II 3
COMM 331 Film Making II 3
Total Credits 18
Semester 1

Year 4

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
COMM 425 Television Workshop 3
COMM 420 Broadcast Management 3
COMM 431 Screen Writing 3
COMM 436 Writing for Radio and Television 3
COMM 416 Documentary and Non Fiction 3
COMM 411 Radio News 3
Total Credits 18
Semester 2

Year 4

Course No. Course Title Course Hours
COMM 452 Advance Broadcasting Journalism 3
COMM 424 TV News 3
INFO 491 Capstone/ Final Project 4
COMM 432 Film Making III 3
COMM 421 Internship 6
Total Credits 19

Things To Know First

After admissions approval, all registered students should check at Starz information/front desk for available schedules for selection.

When To Apply?

  Application Deadline Results
First Entrance Exams November 1 December 15
Second Entrance Exams January 1 February 15
Third Entrance Exams January 1 April 1

Where to submit necessary documents?

Documents can be submitted to the below address :

Records & Admission Office,
Starz University, Opposite Sharks
Airfield, Sinkor, Montserrado Co.