Universities in Nigeria that offers Journalism 2022

Wow, it’s a nice idea to know and even come to proper enlightenment of the Universities in Nigeria that offers Journalism as a single course 2022.

Maybe this has been your findings over some times now, but in this article I have clearly stated what’s it’s takes to study journalism in Nigeria and the Universities that offers Journalism in Nigeria.

What to know about Journalism as a course?

Journalism is a course offered in some Nigerian Universities and Journalism according to some sources like the American Press Institute, is the process of getting, creating, and presenting news and other related information.

Admission Requirements for Journalism in Nigeria

The admission requirements for studying Journalism in Nigeria are simple. The admission requirements for Journalism in Nigeria universities includes:

  • 5 Credit pass in WAEC or NECO
  • Ordinary National Diploma(OND) in Mass Communication with at least Lower Credit result from an accredited institution for those applying for direct entry
  • A suitable JAMB score
  • Credit passes in English, Mathematics, Literature, Government and one other related subject

JAMB Subject Combination for Journalism in Nigeria

Let me start by listing the subjects required for journalism in Nigeria. To study Journalism in any university in Nigeria,ย  you must have the correct subject combination as shown below;

JAMB Subject Combination for Journalism:

  • Literature in English
  • Use of English
  • Government
  • IRS/CRS or any otherย social science subject of your choice

WAEC/NECO subject combination for Journalism:

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If your intention is studying Journalism, then you must have the following subjects in your O’level result:

  1. Mathematics (compulsory)
  2. English language (compulsory)
  3. Literature in English
  4. Government.l
  5. Commerce or CRS/IRS

How many years does it takes to study Journalism in Nigeria?

Studying journalism will take you just the normal years of study like any other art courses. Studying journalism in any Nigerian University will take about 4 years.

JAMB cut-off mark for Journalism in Nigeria

Talking about JAMB cut-off Mark for studying journalism in Nigeria you need to understand that this do vary sometimes because different universities have different cut off marks requirements.

But according to JAMB stipulation,ย  the general JAMB cut-off mark for studying journalism in Nigeria for 2022/2023 academic session is 140.

List of Universities that Offer Journalism in Nigeria 2022

Universities in Nigeria do not offer journalism directly as a single course, but they offer it as a branch under mass communication while some offer it as a branch under public administration.

Below are the available universities in Nigeria that offer journalism as a branch of mass communication or public administration;

  1. Achievers University
  2. Ahmadu Bello University
  3. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
  4. Babcock University
  5. American University of Nigeria
  6. Bayero University
  7. Benson Idahosa University
  8. Bowen University
  9. Benue State University
  10. Caleb University
  11. Covenant University
  12. Delta State University
  13. Igbinedion University
  14. University of Ilorin
  15. Ebonyi State University
  16. Elizade University
  17. Imo State University
  18. Fountain University
  19. Godfrey Okoye University
  20. Gregory University
  21. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
  22. Kaduna State University
  23. Kogi State University
  24. Kwara State University
  25. Lagos State University
  26. University of Lagos
  27. University of Mkar
  28. Novena University
  29. Oduduwa University
  30. Olabisi Onabanjo University
  31. Pan-Atlantic University
  32. Redeemer’s University
  33. Samuel Adegboyega University
  34. Southwestern University
  35. Tansian University
  36. University of Uyo
  37. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  38. Western Delta University
  39. Wesley University of Science and Technology
  40. Ritman University
  41. Al-Hikmah University
  42. Lead City University
  43. Oduduwa University
  44. Kwararafa University
  45. Salem University
  46. Paul University, Awka
  47. Nasarawa State University, keffi(NSUK)
  48. Maddona University, Okija
  49. Mountain Top University(MTU)

Now that you have known the universities in Nigeria that offer Journalism, it is better to inform you that studying journalism will profit you.

If you have further questions or if you want to seek personal advise, then use the comment section to reach out to us.

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Nwoba Jeremiah
Nwoba Jeremiah
1 year ago

Must I offer literature in English before I can gain admission into the uni ?

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