Mass Communication needs no introduction especially among the Art Students as the course is one of the most prestigious ones. The opportunities are almost endless which makes it a valuable course to consider. Admission can be very competitive which is why it is important to go through the requirements with a clear view.
The course is available to O’Levels and Direct Entry Students. For O’Level Students, you will need your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB while Direct Entry Students can apply using a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor’s degree.
What is Mass Communication?
Mass communication is when an individual, a group, or an organization shares a message through a communication channel with a large and diverse audience, including both individuals and organizations. It also includes how messages are actively sought, utilized, understood, and influenced by the audience.
Why Should I Study Mass Communication as a Course?
If you are passionate about Media, then studying Mass Communication should be the ideal course for you. Studying at any recognized Nigerian university will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of the course. Mass Communication includes various fields like journalism, print and online media, videography, and public relations.
Another reason why you should study the course is because of the endless career options after your graduation. One fact about the course is that if you do not work for an organization, you can also be self-employed using platforms like YouTube, Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), and WordPress. You will learn how to choose and use the best communication tools and strategies to share messages, promote products, and support programs effectively.
Note: Please be aware that the requirements listed below may vary in some schools. In such cases, it is recommended to refer to the PDF version of the JAMB Brochure for accurate information.
O’Level Requirements to Study Mass Communication
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
To study Mass Communication under the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, you need five SSCE credit passes, with English Language being one of the required subjects.
Faculty of Administration
To study Mas Comm in any University in Nigeria, you must have obtained Five (5) SSCE credit passes, including English Language, Literature in English, and Government, plus a pass in Mathematics.
Faculty of Social and Management Science
To pursue a degree in Mass Communication under the Faculty of Social and Management Science at a university, you typically need to have obtained five (5) SSCE credit passes, including English Language, and four (4) other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences.
Direct Entry Requirements to Study Mass Communication
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects.
- National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant programmes including Mass Communication and Public Administration with either an upper or lower credit respectively.
Faculty of Administration
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Literature in English, Economics, or Government.
- National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant programmes with either an upper or lower credit respectively.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of Lower Credit.
Faculty of Social and Management Science
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.
- NCE, ND/HND in relevant programmes/subjects.
Jamb Subject Combination for Mass Communication
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- English
- Any three (3) Arts and Social Science subjects.
Faculty of Administration
- English
- Literature in English
- Economics
- Government
Faculty of Social and Management Science
- English
- Any three (3) from Arts or Social Science subjects.
Universities that Offer Mass Communication
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- AAUA: Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
- AJAYI: Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State
- AKSU: Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- AL-HIKMAH: Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- BENIN: University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
- BINGHAM: Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- COVENANT: Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
- EVANGEL: Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
- JOS: University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State
- KWASU: Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
- LAPAI: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State
- MAIDUGURI: University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State
- NOUN: National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos State
- NTA-TVC: Nigerian Television Authority Television College, Jos, Plateau State
- PLASU: Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau State
- SALEM: Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- UNN: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
Faculty of Administration
- AAUA – Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State
- CARITAS – Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu State
- CRUTECH – Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State
- ESUTECH – Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State
- MADONNA – Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State
- NASARAWA – Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
- RSUST – Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- WELLSPRING – Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo State
- WESTERN-DEL – Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
Faculty of Social and Management Science
- ABU: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
- ACHIEVERS: Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
- AL-HIKMAH: Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- ANCHOR-UNI: Anchor University, Ipaja, Lagos State
- AUE: Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
- AUN: American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State
- BABCOCK: Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
- BAYERO: Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
- BAZE: Baze University, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
- BIU: Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
- BOWEN: Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
- BSU: Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
- CALEB: Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
- COOU: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
- CRAWFORD: Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State
- CROWN-HILL: Crown-Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- CUAB: Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
- DELSU: Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
- DOMINICAN-UNI: Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- EBSU: Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
- EDSU: Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
- EDWIN CLARK: Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
- ELIZADE: Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
- FED-NDUFU: Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State
- FED-OYEEKITI: Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- FOUNTAIN: Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
- GOUU: Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
- GREGORY: Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- IGBINEDION: Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
- ILORIN: University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
- IMSU: Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
- JABU: Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State
- KASU: Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- KOLADAISI: Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- KSU: Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State
- KWARARAFA: Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
- KWASU: Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
- LAGOS: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State
- LASU: Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
- MCPHERSON: McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
- MKAR: Mkar University, Gboko, Benue State
- MOUNTAIN TOP: Mountain Top University, Makogi Oba, Ogun State
- NOVENA: Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
- NTNU: Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
- ODUDUWA: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
- OOU: Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
- PAN-ATLANTIC: Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
- PAUL: Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
- PLASU: Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau State
- REDEEMERS: Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State
- RENAISSANCE: Renaissance University, Enugu, Enugu State
- RHEMA: Rhema University, Aba, Abia State
- SAU: Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
- SOUTHWESTERN: Southwestern University, Okun Owa, Ogun State
- TANSIAN: Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State
- TSUJ: Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- UNIZIK: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
- UYO: University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- VERITAS: Veritas University, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
- WESLEYUNI: Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
- WESTERN-DEL: Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Mass Communication a Commercial or Art course?
Mass Communication is an Arts course. In most Nigerian Universities, it falls under the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and is also available under the Faculty of Administration and the Faculty of Social and Management Science. However, Commercial students can also study it, depending on the subjects they passed in the SSCE.
Can Science Students Study Mass Communication?
Science students will not be able to study Mass Communication due to the number of core Art Subject Requirements, However, there are other courses under the School of Administration that they are expected to find a course that matches their qualifications.
What Jobs can I apply for after studying Mass Communication?
A degree in Mass Communication can open up various career paths for you. After studying Mass Communication at the University, you can apply for jobs in various fields such as journalism, public relations, social media management, content creation, advertising, news anchoring, radio hosting, video editing, copywriting, and communication management. The field offers diverse career opportunities in media, communication, and related industries.
How many years does it take to Study Mass Communication?
It takes a minimum of 4 years to earn a degree in Mass Communication. However, being a direct entry student should take at least 3 years since you are more likely to start from the 200 Level.
What is the cut-off mark for Mass Communication?
Students who score at least a minimum of 140 in the JAMB UTME are eligible to participate in the POST UTME as part of the requirements for applying to study Mass Communication in their chosen universities.
Note: Note that the conditions mentioned above might differ in some universities. In such instances, it is advisable to check the PDF version of the JAMB Brochure for precise details. You can also access Jamb Subject Combination for other courses.
