Undergraduate Programme

Department of Mass Communication

B.Sc Mass Communication

1. General Introduction

The Bachelor of Mass Communication programme is a 4-session (i.e 8-semester) porgramme that...

2. Entry Requirements

The general University admission policy is based on NUC approved admission requirement. Candidates offered admission must fulfil the minimum entry requirements stated against the Faculties into which they are admitted. For B.Sc Mass Communication, candidates may be admitted into the programme either at 100 Level (Regular UTME) or at 200 Level (Direct Entry).

(a) 100 Level Admissions

Candidates for 100 Level admission must have obtained:

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Five ‘O’Level Credit in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History/Civic Education, Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting, any Nigerian Language, and CRS/IRS plus Use of English, Government/History/Economics and any other subject at UTME level.

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Registered the following subjects and sat for the examinations through the JAMB UTME: Use of English, Government, History/Agriculture and any one of Economics or Mathematics.

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High enough scores in the JAMB UTME to meet or exceed the cut-off point set for the year in which their applications are being considered.

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(b) 200 Level (Direct Entry) Admissions

Candidates for 200 Level (Direct Entry) admission must fulfill the following:

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Diploma in Mass Communication from A.B.U or any recognized University with a minimum of Merit Pass or IJMB of A.B.U in at least 3 Subjects with minimum of ‘C’ grade passes which must include Government/History, Economics or any Nigerian Languages.

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Five ‘O’Level Credit in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History/Civic Education, Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting, any Nigerian Language, and CRS/IRS.

CAVEAT:
Candidates are to note that there are many factors that determine whether they secure admission into the University or not. Consequently, the entry requirement details provided above is for informational and guidance purpose only, and does not warrant or imply that satisfying or even exceeding the stated requirements will automatically assure any candidate of admission into the programme.


3. Graduation Requirements

The UTME Candidates have a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 6 years to graduate while the direct entry candidates have a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years to graduate. For the UTME, a minimum of 120 credit units must be passed before graduation, including the General Studies and Electives. In the case of direct entry, a minimum of 90 credit units must be passed before graduation, including the General Studies and Electives. Thus, in every semester, a minimum of 15 and maximum of 24 credit unit units can be registered for.

Students’ Industrial Training/SIWES

Also, part of the requirements for graduation is the IT programme. All 400 level students must undergo an eight weeks SIWES training in either print or broadcast media organization where the students are expected to be exposed to practical work experiences.

Course Structure

S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Units Semester
1 MCOM 101 Introduction to Mass Communication I 2 First Semester
2 MCOM 102 Introduction to Mass Communication II 2 Second Semester
3 MCOM 103 History of Nigerian Mass Media 2 First Semester
4 MCOM 105 Writing for mass media I 2 First Semester
5 MCOM106 Writing for Mass Media II 2 Second Semester
6 MCOM 108 African Communication System 2 Second Semester
7 MCOM 109 African Communication System 2 First Semester
8 MCOM 110 Computer for Mass Communication II 2 First Semester
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1 MCOM 201 Theories of Mass Communication I 2 First Semester
2 MCOM202 Theories of Mass Communication II 2 Second Semester
3 MCOM 203 Interpretative writing 2 First Semester
4 MCOM205 News writing and reporting I 2 Second Semester
5 MCOM206 News writing and reporting II 2 Second Semester
6 MCOM207 Foundations of Communication Research 2 First Semester
7 MCOM208 Radio and Television Operations 3 Second Semester
8 MCOM209 Introduction to Film, Cinema and Literature 2 First Semester
9 MCOM211 Principles of Broadcasting 2 First Semester
10 MCOM213 Principles of Advertising 2 First Semester
11 MCOM215 Graphics of Communication 2 First Semester
12 MCOM216 Elements of Film Production 2 Second Semester
13 MCOM221 Marketing Communication 2 First Semester
14 MCOM222 Photojournalism 2 Second Semester
15 MCOM232 Feature and Article Writing 2 Second Semester
16 MCOM242 Principles of Public Relations 2 Second Semester
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1 MCOM301 International Communication 2 First Semester
2 MCOM 302 Comparative Media System 2 Second Semester
3 MCOM303 Communication and Society 3 First Semester
4 MCOM304 Photography (Entrepreneurship) 2 Second Semester
5 MCOM305 Media History 2 First Semester
6 MCOM306 Specialized Reporting 2 Second Semester
7 MCOM307 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 3 First Semester
8 MCOM308 Critical and Public Opinion Theories 2 Second Semester
9 MCOM309 Newspaper Management and Production 2 First Semester
10 MCOM310 Introduction to Publishing 2 Second Semester
11 MCOM311 Science and Technology Reporting 2 First Semester
12 MCOM312 Community Media 2 First Semester
13 MCOM313 Communication Research, Concepts and Design I 2 First Semester
14 MCOM314 Public Relations Copy and Media 2 Second Semester
15 MCOM315 Radio Journalism I 2 First Semester
16 MCOM316 Broadcast Management and Programming 2 Second Semester
17 MCOM318 Broadcast Commentary and Critical Writing 2 Second Semester
18 MCOM320 Advertising Campaign Management 2 Second Semester
19 MCOM322 Television News and Programme Writing 2 First Semester
20 MCOM324 Magazine Production 2 Second Semester
21 MCOM326 Radio Journalism II 2 Second Semester
22 MCOM330 Communication Research Concepts and Design II 2 Second Semester
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1 MCOM 402 Research Project 6 Second Semester
2 MCOM403 Data Analysis in Communication Research 2 First Semester
3 MCOM404 Educational Broadcasting 2 Second Semester
4 MCOM405 Media Criticism and Analysis 2 First Semester
5 MCOM406 Mass Media and National Development 2 Second Semester
6 MCOM407 Mass Media and National Development 2 First Semester
7 MCOM408 Rural Communication 2 Second Semester
8 MCOM409 Broadcast Drama and Documentary Production I 3 First Semester
9 MCOM410 Broadcast Drama and Documentary Production II 3 Second Semester
10 MCOM411 Computer Assisted Reporting 2 First Semester
11 MCOM413 Issues in Mass Communication 2 First Semester
12 MCOM414 Online Journalism 2 First Semester
13 MCOM421 Media Attachment (SIWES) 2 First Semester
14 MCOM423 Mass Communication Theory IV 2 First Semester
15 MCOM425 Media Management 2 First Semester
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