The WAEC and JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication for the year 2024 for UTME and Direct Entry candidates are detailed in this post
In this article, you will also find the WAEC Subject Requirements, JAMB UTME/DE Admission Requirements to study Mass Communication in any Nigerian accredited university, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Mass Communication.
- What is Mass Communication?
- What are the JAMB Subject Combination/Admission Requirements to Study Mass Communication?
- What Subjects are Required from My O’Level Result for Mass Communication?
- Can I gain admission without Mathematics in Mass Communication?
- Is English Language a compulsory subject for Mass Communication?
- What is the JAMB Cut Off Mark for Mass communication?
- Can I gain admission to study Mass Communication with a pass in Mathematics?
- Can I gain admission to study Mass Communication with a Pass in English Language?
- What are the Job Opportunities for Mass communication?
Keep reading to find the answers to the questions above and lots more.
What is Mass Communication?
Mass Communication is the process of transferring and disseminating information to broad population segments through mass media.
Simply put, mass communication is the dissemination of messages to several recipients at the same time. It comprises the process of vast circulation of information domestically and internationally.
With the aid of mass communication skills, information or messages can be transmitted to a vast number of people easily and timely irrespective of their geographical location. There are different ways or methods in which mass communication can be practiced, these methods are called mediums, which are billboards, radio, magazines, television, books, social networking, film, internet, and lots more.
The study of mass communication is focused mainly on how the ideas and information transmitted or disseminated widely influence or persuade the actions, attitudes, opinions, or feelings of the audience.
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List of Mass Communication Subjects
Mass communication is one of the courses that falls under social sciences and is also one of the most sought-after courses for aspiring scholars who want to further their studies in Nigerian tertiary institutions. So as a scholar making inquiries on how to study this course, it is of utmost importance you know the list of subjects that fall under it.
Mass Communication Subjects are as follows;
Mathematics
English
Government
Literature in English
Commerce
Economics
Civic Education
Marketing
CRS/IRS
Computer Science
Biology
Agricultural Science
The above-mentioned are the list of subjects you should take very seriously while still in secondary school, though not all are necessary in WAEC and JAMB, the knowledge in these subjects will help you in your career. If you want to know more about the right subject combination for WAEC/JAMB (UTME/DE), and also the list of courses you will have to study in tertiary institutions for mass communication, keep reading to get that.
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WAEC/JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication
Having known the definition of Mass Communication, and also the subjects for mass communication for the secondary level, it will be right to know the right subject combination for this course before one proceeds to register for WAEC and JAMB UTME/DE. Some of the scholars who are seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions sometimes are confused or not certain about the right subject combinations for this course. That brings us to the next question.
What are the JAMB Subject Combination/Admission Requirements to Study Mass Communication?
Below are the core subjects required from JAMB UTME/Direct-Entry for mass communication.
JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication/
The required JAMB UTME/DE subjects for any candidates aspiring to study mass communication in any of the Nigerian tertiary institutions are as follows:
1. UTME Subject Combination for Mass Communication:
English Language and any Three (3) Social Sciences, Arts subject (s). The other three subjects can be any of the following below.
- Government,
- Literature in English
- Economics,
- Commerce,
- CRS/IRS,
- Civic Education,
- Marketing.
- Mathematics
The English Language is compulsory for Mass Communication, and any other three from the above-mentioned Social sciences, or Arts subjects.
2. UTME Entry Requirements
Five (5) O’ Level passes in English Language and any Four (4) other relevant subjects.
These UTME entry requirements are expected that candidates must have in any of their O’ Level (WAEC/SSCE, NECO, NABTEB, GCE) results before considering registering for the JAMB UTME.
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3. Direct Entry Subject Combination for Mass Communication
Two (2) A level passes in any Two (2) relevant subject (s)
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What Subjects Are Required from My O’Level Result for Mass Communication?
The nine (9) major subjects that are necessary for mass communication at O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB) are explained below.
O’ Level/WAEC Subject Combination for Mass Communication
Before you sit for any O’ level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB) exam as a scholar who is interested in studying Mass communication, you should first get to know the list of subjects that are required or the right subject combination for the studying of this course in Nigerian tertiary institution.
Subject combination/List of subjects required for O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE) for the studying of Mass Communication in Nigerian tertiary institutions are as follows
- English
- Government
- Literature in English
- Mathematics
- Commerce
- Civic Education
- Economics
- CRS/IRS
- Marketing
What Courses Fall Under Mass Communication?
Having known the WAEC/JAMB Subject Combinations, and the entry requirements for Mass communication, you may also want to know the List of Courses Under Mass Communication.
Before a scholar of mass communication qualifies and graduates from this program he/she must have taken and passed the several courses under the program which include; Writing Courses, Broadcast Courses, Print Courses, Persuasion Courses, Media Attachment (practical experience courses), Photojournalism and film (practical courses), also Research and Project.
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