GIJ 2024 Undergrad Handbook – Ghana Institute of Journalism pdf
Authorities of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) have decided to raise the issue of a new Grading system at the Next Academic Board meeting, following requests by students to introduce a better grading system.
Ghana Institute of Journalism Grading System 2024/2025; Students’ Performance in a course shall be graded as follows:
Grades Marks% Credit Value/GP Description
A 80-100 4.0 Excellent
B+ 75-79 3.5 Very Good
B 70-74 3.0 Good
C+ 65-69 2.5 Very Fair
C 60-64 2.0 Fair
D+ 55-59 1.5 Satisfactory
D 50-54 1.0 Barely Satisfactory
E 0-49 0 Unsatisfactory
X – – Absent
Grades A to D are Pass Grades
Grade E is Failure Grade
Classification of the awards for the diploma program is as follows:
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Distinction CGPA of 3.5 – 4.0
Credit CGPA of 2.5 – 3.49
Pass CGPA of 1.0 – 2.49
Fail CGPA of less than -1.0
Classification of award for the BA programme is as follows:
First Class CGPA of 3.5 – 4.00
Second Class (Upper Division) CGPA of 3.0 – 3.49
Second Class (Lower Division) CGPA of 2.5 – 2.99
Third Class CGPA of 2.0 – 2.49
Pass CGPA of 1.1 – 1.99
Fail CGPA of less than 1.0