Mass Communication is the study that concerns the flow of information or information exchange through mass media to the population in the same period. This is achieved through mediums such as newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television and even the internet.
This information can be in the form of news, entertainment, documentary, advert, etc. the study is usually a 4 years course (5 years at the University of Technology). The course major in Journalism, Broadcasting, and production as her core and fundamental activities.
Jamb Subject Combination For Mass Communication
The JAMB subject combination for Mass communication requirement include:
- English language (compulsory)
- Literature in English
- Economics
- Government
Possibly any other Arts and Social science subjects are required in line with the English language which is compulsory.
Waec Subject Requirement For Mass Communication
In order to be able to successfully participate in JAMB examination as a prospective undergraduate, there is need to possess the ideal qualification in WAEC that will guarantee ones sitting for the examination. There is need to possess five credit pass in Art subjects such as
- English language
- Literature in English
- Government
- Mathematics
- Economics or any other course in the Art field
List Of Tertiary Schools That Offer Mass Communication In Nigeria
There are a numerous number of Nigerian Universities (Private, state or Federal) and Polytechnic (Private, state or Federal) where the course is fully accredited and offered, the schools listed below offer Mass communication either on a part-time or full-time basis.
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Achievers University Owo
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
- Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- American University Of Nigeria, Yola
- Anambra State University, Uli
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bayero University, Kano
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Bingham University, Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Caleb University, Imota
- Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota
- Crawford University,Faith City, Km 8, Atan-Agbara Road, Igbesa
- Crescent University, Abeokuta
- Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
- Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike
- Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kogi State University, Anyigba
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
- Madonna University, Okija
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- National Open University Of Nigeria
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Novena University Ogume
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
- Pan-Atlantic University, Ahmed Onibudo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Redeemers University
- Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu
- Rhema University, Obeama, Rivers State
- Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
- Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
- Tansain University, Oba, Anambra State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- University Of Benin, Benin City
- University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
- University Of Jos, Jos
- University Of Lagos
- University Of Maiduguri
- University Of Mkar, Gboko
- University Of Nigeria Nsukka
- University Of Uyo
- Wellspring University, Irhihi/Ogbaneki, Benin City
- Wesley University Of Science And Technology. Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Kaduna Polytechnic (KADPOLY)
- Adamawa State Polytechnic (ADAMAWAPOLY)
- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAIBOMPOLY)
- Dorben Polytechnic (DORBENPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti (EKITIPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa (OFFAPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Bida (BIDAPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (BAUCHIPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa (NASARAWAPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi (MUBIPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede (NEKEDEPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko (OKOPOLY)1
- Institute of Management Technology, Enugu (IMTE)
- Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH)
- Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY)
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic (NUBAPOLY)
- Rivers State Polytechnic (RIVPOLY)
- Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO)
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan (IBADANPOLY)
- Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)
- Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agric. & Tech. (OSISATECH)
- Akwa Ibom State College Of Arts And Science (AISCAS)
- Crown Polytechnic (CROWNPOLY)
- Delta State College Of Agriculture (DELSCOA)
- Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko (FIDEIPOLY)
- Heritage Polytechnic (HERITAGE)
- Institute Of Public Health (OAU), Ile-Ife (IPHOAU)
- Interlink Polytechnic (INTERLINK)
- Jigawa State Institute Of Information Technology (JSIIT)
- Nasarawa State Polytechnic (NASPOLY)
- Polytechnic Of Sokoto (POLYSOK)
- Southern-Nigeria Institute Of Innovative Technology (SNIIT)
- Wolex Polytechnic (WOLEX)
- Nigerian Institution of Leather Technology and Science Technology (NILEST)
- Nacabs Polytechnic (NACABS)
- Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH)
Recommendation
Every candidate needs to prepare well for these examinations, the high price to be paid is consistent study, and not just study without direction but to acquire past question paper as a guideline to aid and direct your reading. Of course, success doesn’t come without a price tag. Also, acquire necessary and needed information that will help you have upper hand to travail in the examination, most importantly strive to beat whatever mark that is set by the examination board.
Conclusion
It is important to be aware of the subject combination for JAMB and the subject needed when writing WAEC so that there will be no room for a mistake during the process of registration. It is important to also know the accredited institutions which offer Mass communication.
It is important to note that most institutions are interested in candidates who have one or to sitting in WAEC and JAMB over those who have sat for the examinations multiple times.
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