Thirsting to craft viral stories, anchor prime-time news, or spin digital campaigns that sway millions? Tuning into the JAMB subject combinations for Mass Communication 2026/2027 is your mic drop for Nigeria’s dynamic media landscape. BSc Mass Communication is a four-year spotlight on journalism, PR, advertising, and broadcasting, scripting careers at Channels TV, Arise News, or digital agencies like Wild Fusion. With Nigeria’s media market exploding (₦500B+ by 2025) amid social media surges and content creation booms, communicators are the voices of influence
JAMB UTME Subject Combinations for Mass Communication 2026/2027
In the Faculty of Social Sciences or Arts, JAMB broadcasts humanities to capture your narrative flair and societal insight. Lights, camera:
Compulsory Subjects:
- English Language (anchor – tests articulation and comprehension)
Story Elements (Choose 3):
- Literature-in-English (plot – prose, drama, poetry)
- Government (context – politics, media ethics)
- One of: Economics, CRS/IRS, History, or Commerce (angle—socio-economic or cultural lens)
JAMB syllabus for mass communication: English, Literature-in-English, Government and One of: Economics, CRS/IRS, History, or Commerce
O-Level Requirements for Mass Communication
Your script foundation: WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB with 5 credits in one sitting preferred (two sittings editable but with plot holes):
- English Language
- Literature-in-English
- Mathematics
- Two more: Government, Economics, CRS/IRS, History, or Civic Education.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for 2026/2027
A’Level directors? Cut to 200 level:
- A’Level/IJMB/JUPEB: Passes in Literature-in-English and two arts/socials (Gov/Econ/CRS).
- Relevant ND/HND: In mass comm or journalism with merit.
- UTME Subjects for DE: Echo the reel (English, Lit, Gov, Econ/CRS).
- O’Level credits cued.
Mass Communication Cut‑off marks
- Screening threshold: often 180–200; top faculties may set 200–220+.
- Competitive targets:
- UTME: aim 220–260+ (240–280+ for top federal universities)
- Aggregate after Post‑UTME/Screening: target 60–70%+ (depends on each school’s formula)
Tip: Many schools weight UTME + Post‑UTME/Screening + sometimes O’Level grades.
Top universities that offer Mass Communication and related programmes
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)—Journalism & Media Studies
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Mass Communication
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Mass Communication
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Mass Communication
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – Mass Communication
- Bayero University Kano (BUK) – Mass Communication
- Lagos State University (LASU) – Mass Communication
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Mass Communication/Communication Studies
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – Communication Arts
- University of Jos (UNIJOS) – Mass Communication
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) – Mass Communication
- University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Mass Communication
- University of Ibadan (UI) – Communication & Language Arts (similar requirements)
Selected private: Covenant University, Babcock University, ABUAD, Bowen University, Nile University