Entry requirements for this course are normally:
* Must have at least 5 O’level credits, including English, in no more than 2 sittings.
** For complete requirements, please check the 2019/2020 Jamb Brochure.
- DIRECT ENTRY: Available
- UTME SUBJECTS: Any three Arts or Social Science subjects
- O’LEVEL SUBJECTS: Any four Arts or Social Science subjects
How will I be taught?
The lecture method will be employed to make the students well acquainted with basic knowledge about the background of mass communication discipline. Relevant examples and assignments will be observed to facilitate the effective undertaking of the teaching and learning process. The students will be taught in class, issued course guides or materials and will be referred to the departmental laboratory for practical when need be.
Career support
- Journalism
Many journalism jobs have migrated to online platforms. There is an increasing number of journalists who report news on multiple media including written content, video and photography.
- Public Relations
Public relations uses many skills gleaned in mass communications classes. This career uses writing and editing skills, as well as ones in marketing.
- Corporate Communications
Companies have a wide variety of communications needs. Employees who work in this area write annual reports, reports and letters to clients and stockholders.
- Advertising
Mass communications majors who can conceptualize ways to sell products or ideas can consider a career in advertising.
- Marketing
Akin to both advertising and public relations, careers in marketing create ways to brand products and services to appeal to a wide range of consumers.
- Graphics
Sometimes a picture can convey a thousand words. Mass communications majors with an artistic flair can create illustrations for publications, corporations and organizations.
Further Study
- PDG International Relations and Diplomacy
- MSc International Relations and Diplomacy
- PGD Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
- MSc Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
Fees and Finance
In 2019/20 the full-time tuition fee undergraduate students on this course will be N2,400,000 (this is the total fee for the programme).
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance please see link Fees and Finance