Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication in Nigeria

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication

•  Obong University, Obong Ntak  
  Admission requirements:
  Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
  
  Admission into Obong University shall be through Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or Direct Entry. In addition to attaining the general required standard in UTME, candidates must satisfy the general university requirements as well as the specific School/Faculty and Programmes requirements. All admissions shall be through JAMB.
  Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects (Government, History, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Literature in English etc) including English Language at GCE O/L, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than 2 sittings.
  Candidates with Teachers Grade II (TC II) with passes at credit or merit levels in conjunction with credit passes in relevant subjects at GCE, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents may be considered. No subject may be counted at both TC II and GCE O/L
  Candidates who wish to change their first choice to Obong University are required to:
  i). Apply for change of Institution through JAMB and
  
  ii). Obtain Obong University Application Form
  
  (v) All candidates will be required to go through the Obong University’s Screening Exercise.
  
  
  
  Direct Entry
  
  Candidates for Direct Entry admission must possess any of the following qualifications:
  
  Two (2) passes at GCE A/L, HSC, IJMB or approved equivalents in relevant subjects and at least credit passes in three (3) other subjects, including English Language at GCE (O/L), WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than two sittings
  Three (3) passes at GCE A/L, HSC, IJMB, or approved equivalents in relevant subjects and at least credit passes in two (2) other subjects including English Language at GCE (O/L), WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than two sittings.
  Two (2) passes at merit level or above in two (2) recognized NCE, OND, HND subjects or approved equivalents and at least 3 credit passes in other subjects including English Language at GCE O/L, WASCE, SSCE, NECO or approved equivalents at not more than two sittings.
  Two “A” level passes including Government or History, Mathematics, Economics, Geography
  Diploma in Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Theatre Arts or any other related field at distinction or Upper Credit level, a Pass in Mathematics, Credits in English Language, Literature in English, other subjects (Government or History, Commerce, Economics, Geography). HND (Lower Credit) in Mass Communication, Marketing, Book Publishing, Printing Technology or related field from a recognized Polytechnic in addition to UTMME requirements
•  Kwararafa University, Wukari  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Admissions through the UTME
  For admission to 100 level, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes at Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), GCE, NECO or equivalent in relevant subjects in not more than two sittings; and obtain a score of 140 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
  
  -University shall insist on possession of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics for all categories of students.
  -The University shall also conduct post JAMB screening to ensure that only the best students are admitted. In addition to the general admission requirements stated above, a candidate must meet specific departmental requirements
  
  (ii) Admission through Direct Entry mode
  -For admission to 200 level, candidates must possess five (5) passes at credit level (including English Language) at Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), GCE, NECO or equivalent in relevant subjects in not more than two sittings.
  -In addition to the above, candidates should have at least two advanced level passes in the General Certificate of Education examination in relevant subjects, or
  -Ordinary National Diploma with credit level or Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) with Credit level.
  -Passes in two IJMB/JUPEB courses out of the three
  
  Admissions into 300 level
  Candidates with HND, or third class degree can apply for admission into 300 level.
  
  IJMB
  Kwararafa University also offers the Interim Joint Matriculations Board (IJMB)programme. It is a nationally recognized one year programme which offers successful candidates the opportunity of gaining Direct entry (200 level) admission into any of the Universities
  
  (iii) The entry requirements for IJMB
  For admission to IJMB, a candidates must possess four(4) credit passes at Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), GCE, NECO or equivalent in relevant subjects in not more than two sittings.
  
  The subjects offered at IJMB include: Lit. in English, History, CRK, Government, Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography, Agricultural Science, among others.
  
  A combination of any 3 subjects grants admission to study for degrees in:
  -The Natural Sciences
  -Health Sciences
  -Engineering
  -Agricultural Science
  -Social and Management Sciences
  -Humanities
  -Arts
  -Law
  
•  Madonna University, Okija  
  Admission requirement:
  UTME
  
  A minimum of five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, G.C.E O’Level, or National Examination Certificate (NECO) or their equivalents. The five (5) credits must include English Language, English Literature, a minimum pass (P7) in Mathematics and must be obtained in not more than two sittings. All Students must come in through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examination.
  
  Direct Entry
  
  Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level passes in G.C.E or its equivalents plus passes at principal level in HSC or G.C.E. Advanced Level in at least two relevant subjects obtained in one sitting or they must possess five credits including, English Language, English Literature and a minimum of pass in Mathematics plus OND (Upper Credit) in Mass Communication. The basic entry requirements of the credit level passes in five relevant subjects should be obtained in not more than two sittings or they must possess five credits including English Language, English Literature and a minimum of pass in Mathematics plus NCE Certificate, HND or first Degree.
  
  Candidates admitted through UME Entrance Examination enroll in the four-year degree programme while those with Direct Entry take three years to complete the programme. Direct Entry students who are expected to begin at the 200 level may be required to take all GST courses simultaneously.
•  Glorious Vision University, Ogwa  
  Admission requirements:
  For admission into 100 level, candidates must possess credit level passes in five subjects at the SSCE/GCE O'Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalent, obtained in not more than two sittings. The subjects passed must include English Language and Mathematics for the Sciences & Management Sciences programmes and English Language for the Humanities Programmes Candidates awaiting SSCE/GCE O'Level/NECO/NABTEB results may also apply provided the result would be available at the time of Matriculation.
  
  (B) Direct Entry into 200-Level:
  Candidates for admission into 200-level must have, in addition to requirement for admission into 100-level, passed G.C.E(A/L) in 2 relevant subjects or passed NCE, OND, HND or equivalent at not less than lower credit level.
  
  (C) JAMB REQUIREMENTS
  100 Level Candidates are required to sit for the 2017/2018 UTME of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and attain the prescribed cut-off marks. This is a statutory requirement for admission into Samuel Adegboyega University. Applicants are to ensure that their UTME subject combinations qualify them for their chosen programmes. Direct Entry candidates must obtain the JAMB Direct Entry Forms. Candidates, who did not choose Samuel Adegboyega University initially in their 2017 UTME but are interested, are also eligible to apply for admission and participate in the admission screening exercise of the University.
•  Imo State University, Owerri  
  Admission Requirements
  
  UTME:
  
  i)UTME Entrance Examination candidates must possess five GCE (Ordinary Level) or WASC subjects passed at Credit Level in not more than two sittings. These, of necessity, must include: English Language, English Literature and Mathematics.
  ii)An acceptable Pass in the UTME entrance examination.
  
  Direct Entry:
  
  i)Candidate must possess a minimum of five ‘O’ Level in GCE or its equivalent plus passes at Principal level in HSC or GCE Advanced Level at least two relevant subjects obtained in one sitting in English Literature, Economics, Government or History OR they must possess five credits including English Language, English Literature and a minimum of pass in Mathematics plus OND (Upper Credit) in Mass Communication. The basic entry requirements of the credit level passes in five relevant subjects should be obtained in not more than two sittings OR they must possess five credits including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics plus NCE Certificate HND or First Degree.
  ii)Candidates admitted through the UTME entrance examination enroll in the four year degree programme while those with Direct Entry take three years to complete the Programme. Direct Entry students who are expected to begin at the 200 level may be required to take GST courses simultaneously.
•  Taraba State University, Jalingo  
  Admission requirements:
  The Department of Mass Communication, Taraba State University offers two categories of admissions for students pursuing B.Sc. Mass Communication. These are: Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Direct Entry (DE).
  
  UTME
  
  UTME applicants for admission into four years Degree Programme in Mass Communication should posses SSCE/GCE/NECO/Grade II with at least five credits including English, Mathematics and any three subjects from the Arts and Social Sciences, as well as an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) examination.
  
  Direct entry:
  
  Direct Entry applicants for admissions into the three years degree programme in mass communication should possess at least three credits at the GCE (“A” level), Diploma (at least lower credit) and NCE (at least merit level) in relevant field. In addition, the candidate must have five relevant credits at “O” level which must include English, Mathematics, and any three from the Arts and Social Sciences.
  
  Applicants with Diploma in mass communication, Journalism, Information and Communication Technology, Language and Communication Arts, Law, Public Relation, Marketing and Adverting Practices, Radio and Television production will be preferred.
•  Koladaisi University , Ibadan  
  Admission Requirements:
  UTME Admission
  
  All Candidates applying for the 100 Level Undergraduate Programmes at KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent. Candidates awaiting results may also apply.
  All applicants are required to have sat for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and must meet the required national Cut-Off score.
  Applicants are to complete the online application form by visiting KolaDaisi University, Ibadan website at www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng
  A Pass grade in Mathematics may be waved for the Arts programmes.
  Applicants will be mandated to participate in the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Screening Exercise.
  Interested candidates wishing to change their choice of institution to KolaDaisi University are required to:
  Apply for change of institution through JAMB (visit JAMB website)
  Complete the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan on-line Application Form
  Participate in the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan Screening Exercise.
•  Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) O’Levels: The candidate must have not less than five credit passes (at one sitting) or six credit passes (at two sittings) in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) or General Certificate Examination Ordinary Level (GCE, ‘O’ Level) organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) or the National Examination Council (NECO), including English and Mathematics. Five Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and other relevant courses for all categories of students seeking admission is mandatory.
  
  
  
  (ii) Direct Entry: As from the second phase of development, General Certificate Examination Advanced Level (GCE A’ Level) holders with a minimum of 9 points plus ‘O’ Level English and Mathematics, OND with a minimum of credit pass; or graduates of recognized related programmes may be considered for a direct entry. Candidates need Two ‘A’ Level passes.
•  Western Delta University, Oghara  
  Admission requirements:
  A minimum of five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or in the General Certificate Examination G.C.E. ‘L’ Level, or NECO. The subjects should include English Language, Literature in English, Government or History, Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) or Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) and Economics. At least a pass in Mathematics is required and must be obtained in not more than two sittings. AN acceptable UME score is also required.
  
  Direct Entry
  
  Direct entry candidates must meet the University Matriculation requirements. To be qualified, candidates must obtain the professional Diploma in Mass Communication, Film Studies and Media related courses of any university or polytechnic as approved by the Senate of the University.
•  Baze University, Abuja  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) UTME
  -SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  -JAMB
  
  (ii) Direct Entry
  -A level / Diploma / IJMB / HND / First degree
  -JAMB DE Form
  -SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  
  (iii) Direct Transfer
  -SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  -Academic transcript
  -Please note: Admission on transfer will only be issued after on campus interview
  
  (iv) Foundation
  - SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  
  (v) International (Nigerian)
  -O' level result
  -JAMB
  -Please note: You can get a conditional admission if you does not have JAMB, but you must provide it before you progress to 200 level
  
  (vi) International (Foreign)
  -O' level result
  
  Course duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu  
  Admission Requirements:
  The minimum entry requirement for undergraduate programmes at Oduduwa University is credit level passes in 5 subjects at the O’Level examinations. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and one relevant subject obtained at not more than two sittings. There are other requirements peculiar to some certain colleges and departments.
  Prospective students must attain the UTME cut off mark.
  2 or 3 A' Level Credit Passes are required.
  
  OND, HND, NCE or other Certificates from a recognised institution are accepted for Direct Entry.
  
  Duration :UME 4 years
•  Redeemer's University, Ede  
  Admission requirement:
  Candidates seeking admission into the M.Sc. Degree programme (Communication and Media Studies) of Redeemer’s University must possess the following:
  
  (1)B.Sc./B.A. Degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Mass Communication,Journalism, Broadcasting, Advertising and Public Relations and Communication or Media Studies.
  
  
  
  (2) Holders of good bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines must possess a postgraduate diploma or Professional Masters degree in communication related disciplines. The class of degree must not be below second class lower
•  Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos  
  Admission requirements:
  
  UTME Entry Requirements:
  Current JAMB approved cut-off mark
  O’ Level result (5 credits Mathematics and English inclusive)
  Apply through sims.pau.edu.ng
  The required UTME subjects are English Language and any three subjects from Arts and Social Science.
  
  Direct Entry Requirements:
  Two advanced level credits in Arts, Social Science or Science subjects.
  International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in relevant subjects.
  NCE with merit in a relevant discipline
  An OND/HND credit level in a relevant discipline.
•  Lead City University, Ibadan  
  Admission Requirements (JAMB/Direct Entry):
  The minimum entry requirement for admission into Lead Ciity University is GCE O/L, SSCE/NABTEB/ NECO or equivalent credit level pass in five(5) subjects, including English Language, and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings. Those with additional (Direct Entry) qualification such as University Diploma, NCE, IJMB, OND, GCE 'A' Level or equivalent professional qualification etc are to proceed from part II. However, candidates awaiting result may apply provided evidence of results would be available before resumption.
•  Kings University, Odeomu  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) UTME Entry Requirements
  -Credit level passes in 5 subjects including English, Literature-in-English, while the other 3 subjects must be from Arts or Social Sciences related courses
  Acquire the UTME cut off mark
  
  (b) Direct Entry Requirements
  -Credit level passes in 5 subjects including English, Literature-in-English and any other 3 subjects from Arts related course.
  -Present a minimum of 7 points in GCE Advance level / IJMB / JUPEB or Merit in two (2) core subjects in NCE.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Veritas University, Bwari  
  Admission requirements:
  JAMB Direct:
  Entry application form along with a good/relevant Advanced Level Examinations/Diploma result; five (5) Ordinary Level credits including English Language and Mathematics, of not more than two sittings [Combined or separate; WASSEC, NECO, NABTE, GCE, or any other legitimate equivalent]
  
  A good UTME result; five (5) Ordinary Level credits including English Language and Mathematics, of not more than two sittings [Combined or separate; WASSEC, NECO, NABTECH, GCE, or any other legitimate equivalent]
•  Arthur Jarvis University, Calabar  
  Course entry requirements:
  1. Applicants must write UTME and attain an acceptable score (National JAMB Minimum Cutoff) in the use of English, Literature in English, one other Arts and one Social Science subjects.
  
  2. For a candidate who has attained the benchmark standard in the UTME to be registered for B.A. Communication Studies in the University, he/she must have a minimum of Credit pass in English Language, Literature in English, and any other art, social science or science subjects.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Wesley University, Ondo  
  Admission requirements:
  To qualify for the award of B.Sc in Mass Communication, a candidate must be credited with a minimum of 144 units (including the compulsory courses) within the four years degree programme. In addition, each final year student is expected to carry out an original research on any approved topic in Mass Communication under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Lastly, a minimum of 12 weeks intensive industrial attachment is required for students at the 300 Level of the programme
•  Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  a)For B. Sc. Biochemistry, five ‘O’ Level credit passes at SSCE or equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
  
  b)For B.Sc. Microbiology, Agricultural Science is acceptable in lieu of Biology.
  
  c)For B.Sc. Computer Science: five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry, Biology, Economics, and Geography.
  
  e)For B.Sc. Physics Electronics, as in Computer Science.
•  University of Lagos, Lagos  
  Admission requirements:
  Direct Entry:
  Very good passes in three JUPEB/A’ Level subjects:
  Literature-in-English and any two of Economics,
  Government, History and CRS/IRS.
  
  UTME:
  Five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
  Language, Mathematics, Literaturein-English
  and any two of Economics,
  History/Government, Geography,
  any Nigerian Language, CRS/IRS and
  Civic Education.
  
•  McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) SSCE REQUIREMENTS
  -Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and four other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences.
  
  (ii) UTME SUBJECTS
  -English and three from Arts or Social Sciences subjects.
  
  (iii) DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  -Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts and Social Science subjects.
•  Fountain University, Osun  
  Duration:4 years
  
  Admission requirements:
  5 O’ Level credit pass in relevant subjects.
  
  *UTME Admission programme:
  
  5 O’level credits pass in relevant subjects with good score in JAMB UTME.
  
  *Direct (D.E):
  
  A’Level result (Cambridge, IJMB, JUPEB, ND, NCE or its equivalent) with evidence of JAMB D/E Application.
•  Novena University, Ogume  
  Admission requirements:
  Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English and other Arts and/or social science subjects Two A’ level passes in relevant subjects. NCE or OND with credit pass in addition to 5 Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) UME subjects are: English ad any three Arts and Social Science subjects
•  Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ihiala  
  Entry requirements:
  1.Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English plus any two subjects in Arts or Social Sciences in not more than two sittings..
  
  2.Two ‘A’ level credit passes in Literature in English, Economics or Governmen
•  Crownhill University, Ilorin  
  Study options:
  -Advertising
  -Broadcasting
  -Development Communication
  -Film and Multimedia Studies
  -Information and Media Studies
  -Journalism and Media Studies
  -Public Relations
•  Plateau State University, Bokkos  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Five SSCE credit passes (at not more than two sitting) in Literature in English, English Language, and three (3) other Arts or Social Science subject
•  Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Credit passes in English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics and any other two relevant subjects in Arts or Social Sciences.
•  Skyline University Nigeria, Kano  
  Duration: Four(4) Years
•  Nasarawa State University, Keffi  
  
  
•  Al-Hikmah University, Adewole  
  
•  Hezekiah University, Umudi  
  
•  Tansian University, Umunya  
  
•  Southwestern University Nigeria, Okun-Owa  
  
•  Chrisland University, Abeokuta  
  
•  Clifford University, Ihie  
  
•  Christopher University, Mowe  
  
•  Augustine University, Epe  
  
•  Anchor University, Lagos  
  
•  University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Sagbama  
  
•  Salem University, Lokoja  
  
•  Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu  
  
•  Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha Otor  
  
•  Summit University, Offa  
  
•  Rivers State University, Port Harcourt  
  
•  Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene  
  
•  Mountain Top University, Makogi Oba  
  
•  Westland University Iwo, Iwo  
  
•  Fountain University, Osogbo  
  
•  Elizade University, Ilara Mokin  
  
•  Edo State University, Uzairue  
  

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