Mass communication is a professional course that allows for a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from films & TV, publishing, public relations, journalism, editing, direction, filmmaking, scriptwriting, production, and many others. With the burst in the internet and technology, the opportunities are now limitless. Students of Mass communication are awarded a degree of B.Sc Hons. upon completion of 3-4 years of study (this depends on the mode of entry). This post covers all you need to know about the requirements to study Mass communication, JAMB UTME subject combination, O’ level requirements, Direct entry requirements. If you are looking to study Mass communication, you are in the right place.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Mass Communication
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NOTE: In some institutions, Mass Communication is available for study not only under the Faculty of Arts and Humanities but under the Faculty of communication sciences.
JAMB UTME subject combination/requirements
To study Mass communication, you have to take the following subjects in your Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. These are:
English Language (This is Compulsory)
Literature in English
Economics
Government
It is best you aim for a grade above 200 in your JAMB UTME. This is so you can be on the safer side since entrance to study Mass communication is just as competitive as its job availability. Anything short of 200 may deny you admission.
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates via direct entry resume into the second year, that is 200 level. Such must meet any of the following requirements:
- Candidate must have the Higher School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) A’ levels with pass in two Arts subjects which should include Literature in English, Economics or Government. In addition to this, he/she must have credit passes at SSCE or its equivalent in English Language and other art subjects such as Literature in English, Government, Economics and any other social science subject plus a pass in Mathematics.
- Candidates who hold a Diploma in Mass Communication or the Ordinary National Diploma (O.N.D.) in Mass Communication from any recognised institution with at least a merit or lower credit grade are eligible for admission via direct entry. Such candidates must also have four credit level passes at SSCE/NECO or its equivalent which must include English Language, Literature in English, Government, Economics and any other social science subject plus a pass in Mathematics.
- Some universities such as the University of Nigeria accept candidates into the three-year standard degree programme as long as such has a Diploma or an OND in Mass Communication with at least an upper credit grade from the institution itself or any recognized institution.
O’ level requirements
Candidates must possess at least five credit passes at SSCE/NECO or their equivalent. These credit passes should be in English Language, Literature in English and Government. A pass in Mathematics is also required.
Special Requirements (Waiver)
- Some Universities such as CRUTECH accepts CRS as part of the requirements in addition to, Literature in English and Government
Universities in Nigeria that offer Mass communication
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Achievers University, Owo
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Anchor University Ayobo, Lagos State
- Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
- American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bayero University, Kano
- Baze University
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Crawford University Igbesa
- Crown Hill University, Kwara State
- Crescent University (CUAB)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Fountain University, Oshogbo
- Godfrey Okoye University
- Gregory University
- Igbinedion University Okada
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University,
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
- Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Kogi State University Anyigba
- Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
- Mcpherson University, Ajebo
- University of Mkar, Mkar
- Mountain Top University
- Novena University, Ogume
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Oduduwa University, Osun State
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
- Paul University, Anambra State
- Redeemer’s University, Mowe
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Rhema University, Rivers State
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
- Tansian University, Umunya
- Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (unizik)
- University of Uyo
- Veritas University, Abuja
- Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
- Western Delta University, Delta State
Skills and Competencies learned in Mass communication
Students of mass communication acquire skills that enable them to function across various fields and areas. These skills are important in order for a mass communicator to rise in the highly competitive media industry. These include:
- Outstanding verbal/written communication skills
- Persuasive/Negotiation skills
- Idea evaluation
- Accuracy and Attention to details
- Research skills
- Good analytical skills
- Creativity
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Mass Communication
With the internet, the media is now limitless which is good news for a graduate of Mass communications. Before now, what mass communicators had to work with was print media, Television and radio, while even these hold a wide range of opportunities for the mass communicator, we now have so much more with the internet and mobile platforms. Every channel and platform used to engage an audience and for mass communication is a tool for the mass communicator. Below are various areas and fields in which the services of a mass communicator are needed:
Media/Journalism
A mass communicator can function in the following capacities:
Journalist
Reporter
Critic
Director in both print, audio and visuals
Proof reader
Columnist
Copywriter
Video journalist
Editor
Government
In government, a mass communicator can function as:
Lobbyist
Press secretary
Media analyst
Publishing industry
Literary agent
Editor
Writer/Contributor
Advertising/Marketing
Copywriter
Publicity director