Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D in Mass Communication in Nigeria

Institutions Offering Ph.D in Mass Communication

•  Edo State University, Uzairue  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Master’s degree with a weighted average score of 60% and above (CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale)
  
  -Candidates who do not make up to 60% (≥ 55% or CGPA of not less than 3.5 on a 5 point scale) or deficient in some prerequisite courses especially from another institution may be required to register for the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme. The Department may prescribe appropriate courses for candidates whose academic record is considered deficient for the area of specialization.
  
  -In addition, PhD applicants should submit a concept note/ research proposal of not more than 450 words along with their application form
•  Glorious Vision University, Ogwa  
  Admission requirements:
  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree of not below Second Class Lower division in the discipline other than Journalism or Mass Communication from an accredited University
  Take and pass the admission qualifying test conducted by the Department
  Some years of professional media experience in the print and/or the electronic media will be an added advantage.
  The programme may also be open to candidates with:
  Higher National Diploma (HND) pass at the Credit level in any discipline
  First degree in Mass Communication that is below Second Class level
•  Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot  
  Specialization options: Print/Online Journalism, Broadcast Journalism (Radio, Television and Film), Advertising, and Public Relations.
  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any other two (2) subjects at not more than two sittings.
  (b) Master of Arts or Master of Science in Mass Communication with a CGPA of not less than 4.00 on a 5-point scale or average of 60% (B) from a recognised University.
•  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka  
  Areas of specialization:
  i.) Print Communication Sequence
  ii. ) Electronic Communication Sequence
  iii.) Public Relations and Advertising Sequence
  iv.) Theory and Research in Media Studies.
  v.)Behavior Change Communication (BCC)/Development Communication
•  University of Jos, Jos  
  Entry Requirement:
  For M.Phil/Ph.D. programme, a candidate must have an M.A. in Mass Communication with a minimum Cumulative Score Average (CSA) of 60.00% in their final assessment results for Master’s Degree
•  ESUT Business School, Enugu  
  Course entry requirements
  -MSc degree in a related field.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Paul University, Awka  
  Course Duration: 4 semesters
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
•  Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo  
  
•  Veritas University, Bwari  
  
•  Southwestern University Nigeria, Okun-Owa  
  
•  Nasarawa State University, Keffi  
  
•  Gregory University, Uturu  
  
•  Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti  
  
•  Adeleke University, Ede  
  
•  Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos  
  
•  Lagos State University, Lagos  
  
•  The Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure  
  

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