JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication
For candidates aspiring to study Mass Communication in Nigerian universities, the required JAMB subject combination is:
- English Language (Compulsory for all candidates)
- Literature in English
- Government or Economics
- Any other Arts or Social Science subject (e.g., Commerce, Christian Religious Studies, or History)
This combination provides a well-rounded foundation in communication, social sciences, and arts, essential for understanding media, journalism, and communication studies.
O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Mass Communication
Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in their O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) in the following subjects:
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Mathematics (Compulsory)
- Literature in English (Compulsory)
- Any two other subjects (e.g., Government, Economics, CRS, or Civic Education)
Some institutions may also require a credit pass in Government or Economics to strengthen the candidate’s eligibility for Mass Communication.
List of Nigerian Universities Offering Mass Communication
Here are some universities in Nigeria that offer Mass Communication as a degree program:
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- Covenant University, Ota
- Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
These universities offer Mass Communication programs that cover a broad range of topics such as journalism, broadcasting, public relations, advertising, media studies, and communication theories. Admission into Mass Communication programs is highly competitive, and candidates are encouraged to aim for high JAMB UTME and Post-UTME scores.
