This page contains the 2023 WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Mass Communication Course, including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering this Course, A level requirements and much more.

 

Course	Mass Communication – Under Art
Qualification	B.A. B.Sc. (Hons.)
How many years	3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course	Art and commercial student
Cut off mark	varies
Entrance	Very Competitive
Related courses	Mass Communication-related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive

Is Mass Communication a good course in Nigeria?

Absolutely. You can be your own boss or work with a media house. To earn more with this course you will have to gain more work experience and connections. Mass communication is one of the degrees in the world with diverse job opportunities. A top media guru can earn more than N10,000,000 monthly.

Mass Communication is one of the oldest, most popular and most competitive degree courses in Nigeria and as such, there are several accredited federal, state and private universities offering this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for mass communication, we also expect you to make research on the universities below. Research on the university history (for violence, security, strike) and tuition fee.

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WAEC subject combination for Mass Communication

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for a Mass Communication degree. You can register for less than 9 subjects if you are resitting.

However, you must have at least 5 credit passes amongst the 9 subjects listed below before you can gain admission into any Nigerian university to study the Mass Communication degree.

Remember, the subject combination you’re about to read is also applicable to all o level examinations. (WAEC, NECO and GCE). We have painstakingly highlighted (in red) the core subjects on which you must obtain credit before you can gain admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed. Subjects with multiple colours mean some universities will accept passes or credits. See the special waiver below.

If however, you fail one of the core subjects, you should read through each university’s special requirements for this course below to see if there is a university that may accept another subject in lieu of the one you failed. The 9 O level requirements for Mass Communication are:

• Mathematics
• English
• Civic Education 
• Trade Subject
• Government 
• Literature
• Economics/Food and Nutrition
• CRS/IRS Or Geography
• Igbo/Yoruba/Hausa

Now for those asking if is CRS compulsory for mass communication, the answer is NO. However, It is most likely that many students will write CRS in WAEC since CRS is one of the major subjects in Art. If you have another subject that could replace CRS, please do not hesitate to replace it.

 

Jamb subject requirements For Mass Communication.

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. Moreso, your JAMB score in addition to your POST UTME score will determine the cumulative score that the university will use to decide your candidacy for admission.

You should score 180 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study the Mass Communication degree course. You can still gain admission if you score less than 180 but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher. Try out JAMB Admission Simulator.

The 4 compulsory (main) subjects in Jamb for Mass Communication are:

• English
• Government
• Literature
• CRS/IRS.

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Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Mass Communication course

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Mass Communication, you are expected to have Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects.

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same as the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Mass Communication, don’t give up. You should consider other Mass Communication similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related courses.

You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

Here is the list of Universities offering Mass Communication degree in Nigeria

1. Achievers University, Owo
2. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
3. Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
4. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
5. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
6. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
7. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)
9. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
10. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
11. Bayero University, Kano
12. Baze University
13. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
14. Benue State University, Makurdi
15. Bowen University, Iwo
16. Caleb University, Lagos
17. Caritas University, Enugu
18. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
19. Covenant University Ota
20. Crawford University Igbesa
21. Crescent University (CUAB)
22. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
23. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
24. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
25. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
26. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
27. ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
28. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
29. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
30. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
31. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
32. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
33. Fountain University, Oshogbo
34. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
35. Gregory University, Uturu, Igbinedion University Okada
36. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
37. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
38. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
39. Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
40. Kogi State University Anyigba
41. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
42. Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
43. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
44. Madonna University, Okija
45. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
46. Mountain Top University
47. Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
48. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
49. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
50. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (unizik)
51. Novena University, Ogume
52. NTA-TVC
53. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
54. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
55. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
56. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
57. Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
58. Redeemer’s University, Mowe
59. Renaissance University, Enugu
60. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
61. River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
62. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
63. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
64. Tansian University, Umunya
65. Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
66. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
67. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
68. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
69. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
70. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
71. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
72. University of Mkar, Mkar
73. University of Uyo
74. Veritas University, Abuja
75. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
76. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
77. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

Admission Rate:

The competition for this course is very high in all universities because it is one of the most popular and sought after courses for art students. Mass Communication Degree admission rate is 22-24%.  Other qualified students may be granted admission to another department.

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Mass Communication is how many years course?

If you gain admission to study Mass Communication degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Mass Communication for four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three years. And of course, there is room for more years if you have an extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Mass Communication is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Mass Communication is under the Faculty/School/College of Art but may be under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.

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Who can study Mass Communication?

Can science or commercial students study Mass Communication at the University or other higher institutions? By default, this course is meant for art students only. But the curriculum of this course allows students with science or commercial backgrounds to study it.

This simply means that even though you were a science student in secondary school, you can still qualify to study this course with the right O level subject for mass communication.

 

Mass Communication Course Description

It is not enough to want to know the O level subject combination for mass communication, so we have written a short course description and benefits of studying for this wonderful degree. A Degree in Mass Communications is an interdisciplinary course of study and opens up doors to a spectrum of careers, from advertising and broadcasting to public relations and publishing.

Students majoring in mass communication are usually interested in careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital communication, or media management and sales. The unique converged curriculum consists of a range of core classes focused on cross-media journalistic and technology skills, research and communication skills, and knowledge of concepts, ethics, laws and history of mass communication

 

Benefits of studying Mass Communication degree course:

• To instil in the Mass Communication students the ability to respect deadlines and work under constant pressure.
• To train and encourage the Nigerian Mass communicators to be effective communicators by being able to think quickly, research creatively and write or broadcast concisely to the mass audience.
• To train graduates that would act as the trustees of public trust and that would be socially responsible to the communities they serve by being accurate, fair, balanced and objective in their reportage of societal issues.
• To produce mass communicators who will continue to protect the basic principles of the peoples’ right to know as the fourth branch of government or the fourth (4th) Estate of the Realm.
• It is expected that at the end of the degree programme in Mass Communication, the Mass Communication graduate should be able to differentiate ‘soft news’ from ‘hard news’ truth from falsehood, responsible journalism from irresponsible journalism.

 

We sincerely hope you understood all that has been written on O level subject combination for mass communication. Ensure you click all the links related to Mass Communication on this page to ensure you have thorough information. Now, check the special consideration for mass communication below.

Special Consideration (waiver) to study Mass Communication

• Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) require a pass in Mathematics.
•  University of Jos (UNIJOS), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) and Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo require a credit pass in Literature in English.
• Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH) requires credit passes in Literature in English, plus at least a pass in Mathematics.
• Abia State University, Uturu requires credit in Literature in English, English Language and any other three subjects plus at least a pass in Mathematics.
• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU) requires credit passes that must include English Language, Literature in English and three other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.
• Covenant University Ota requires ‘O’ level five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, one Science subject from Biology, Health/General Science, Agric. Sci., Physics and Chemistry one from Social Science or Arts. Social Science subjects such as Geography, Economics, Government, Commerce, Principle of Account, Book Keeping. Arts such as Bible Knowledge, History. etc.
• University of Benin (UNIBEN) requires five ‘O’ level credit passes or five-level passes in T.C. II or equivalent qualification at not more than two sittings. Subjects should include English Language and any two Arts subjects
• The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) requires credit level passes in Literature-in-English and an approved science subject plus at least a pass in Mathematics.
• Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU) – Same as in the English Language

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