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Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism

HomeNewgate University Minna (NUM) –  Faculty of Management and Social Sciences –  Department of Mass Communication –  Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism

Course Details

  • Course Name : Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Category : Undergraduate
  • Course Duration: 4 years
  • Department : Mass Communication
  • Tuition/ Semester (Naira): 307,500.00

About this Programme

The mass media is a critical resource for citizenship in any country because it enables access to information, facilitates public debate on important national issues and makes it possible for people to recognize themselves and their aspirations in the range of representations on offer. The mass media is a sine qua non for democracy to take root, and hence development.

This programme in Mass Communication and Journalism offered by NUM is intended to answer the need for trained personnel in the field of Mass Communication and Journalism in Nigeria to ensure that the media and communication industry is constantly served by well trained and professional journalists and communicators, who have the requisite skills not only in the broad areas of journalism and mass communication but are also ICT savvy and well grounded in issues of economics and development.

Goals and Objectives

The objectives of the BSc. Mass Communication and Journalism programme are to equip students with the appropriate knowledge and skills in journalism and mass communication in order for them to:

  1. Appreciate the role of the media and communication as a key resource for citizenship in their country.
  2. Practice professional in journalism, media and communication.
  3. Analyze, evaluate, and process a wide range of information, optimizing all the available opportunities and technologies;
  4. Gain and put to optimum use good writing and other communication skills.
  5. Appreciate the information needs of their audiences and package information for the audiences in the right and appealing manner.
  6. Understand both the local and global social, political, economic and technological contexts in which journalism and communication are practiced.

Learning Outcomes (Competencies)

On completion of B.Sc. in Mass Communication programme, graduates will be able to:

  1. differentiate “Soft News” from “Hard News”, Truth from falsehood, responsible Journalism from irresponsible Journalism;
  2. establish his/her own Newspapers, Magazines, Public Relations and Advertising Agencies, or even his/her own radio and/or television stations.
  3. demonstrate skillful and knowledgeable techniques of media organization, management and production.

Admission Requirements

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Entry Mode

  1. A minimum of 5 credits in the Senior Secondary School certificate Examination (SSSCE), GCE O’Level, NECO, NABTEB or other equivalents.
  2. The credits must include English Language, Mathematics and other relevant subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry

  1. Satisfaction of the UTME requirement and a Diploma in Mass Communication from any approved institution
  2. Candidates with GCE ‘A Level’ are no longer considered for direct entry in Mass Communication because of the subject combinations and lack of professional foundation in advanced level subjects. Such candidates are advised to take the UTME.
Curriculum Structure

100 Level

Course code Course title  Units  Status LH PH
  First Semester        
CMS 101 Introduction to Human Communication 2 C 30 0
GST 111 Communication in English 2 C 30 0
MCM 101 Foundations of Broadcasting and Film 3 C 45 0
MCM 103 Introduction to Advertising 2 C 30 0
MCM 105 Introduction to Book Publishing 2 C 30 0
MCM 107 Introduction to Photojournalism 2 C 30 0
NUM – COS 111 Computer Applications in Mass Communication 3 C 30 45
  Sub-total 16   225 45
  Second Semester        
CMS 102 Writing for the Media 2 C 30 0
GST 112 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C 30 0
MCM 102 Principles of Public Relations 2 C 30 0
MCM 104 Introduction to News Writing 2 C 30 0
MCM 106 African Communication Systems 2 C 30 0
NUM-ENT 102 Creative Problem Solving 2 C 30 0
NUM-GEN 102 Community Engagement and Social Development 3 R 15 90
  Sub-total 15   195 90
  Total 31   420 135

200 Level

Course code Course title  Units  Statu s LH PH
  First Semester        
Students to do the Generic courses  + courses in ONE Selected Major
CMS 201 History of Nigerian Media 2 C 30 0
ENT 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 C 15 45
MCM 201 Critical and Reviewing Writing 2 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 205 Media, Culture, and Society 2 R 30 0
NUM-MCM 231 Communication Skills & Personality Development 2 R 30 0
  Print Major        
MCM 203 Feature Writing 3 C 45 0
MCM 219 Techniques in Book publishing 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 15      
  Broadcast/Film major        
MCM 207 Radio/TV News Reporting and production 2 C 30 0
MCM 209 Drama, Film and Documentary Production 2 C 30 0
MCM 211 Basics of Screenwriting and Film Animation 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 16   225 45
  PRAD Major        
MCM 213 Writing for Public Relations 2 C 30 0
MCM 215 Advertising Media Planning 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 14   195 45
  Second Semester        
Students to do the Generic courses  + courses in ONE Selected Major
GST 212 Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence 2 C 30 0
MCM 202 Editing and Graphics of Communication 3 C 45 0
NUM-MCM 224 Broadcasting Presentation 2 C 15 45
NUM-MCM 220 Social and Behaviour Change Communication 2 C 30 30
NUM-MCM 222 Creative Media Strategies & Techniques 2 E 15 45
  Print Major        
MCM 204 Advanced and Specialized Reporting 3 C 45 0
MCM 206 Manuscript Editing, Layout and Design in Book Publishing 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 16   210 120
  Broadcast/Film major        
MCM 208 Radio/Television Programme Writing 2 C 30 0
MCM 210 Presentation and Performance 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 15   210 120
  PRAD Major        
MCM 212 Marketing Foundations for Public Relations and Advertising 2 C 30 0
MCM 214 Advert Copy Writing 2 C 30 0
MCM 216 Fundamentals of Media Relations 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 17   225 120
  Total        
Print Major 31   210 120
Broadcast/Film major 31   435 165
PRAD Major 31   420 165

300 Level

Course code Course title  Units  Status LH PH
  First Semester        
Students to do the Generic courses  + courses in ONE Selected Major  
CMS 301 Theories of Communication 2 C 30 0
CMS 303 Data analysis in Communication Research 2 C 30 0
MCM 301 Mass Communication and Politics 2 C 30 0
MCM 303 Gender and Communication 2 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 317 Specialized Reporting 3 C 15 90
NUM-MCM 319 Elements of Marketing 2 R 30 0
  Print Major        
MCM 305 Newspaper /Magazine Management and Production 2 C 30 0
MCM 307 Photojournalism Research and Management 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 17   225 90
  Broadcast/Film major        
MCM 309 Commentary, Critical Writing and Public Affairs Broadcasting 2 C 30 0
MCM 311 Film Production and Screen Directing 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 17   225 90
  PRAD Major        
MCM 313 Advertising and PR Research 2 C 30 0
MCM 315 Consumer Affairs 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 17   225 90
  Second Semester        
Students to do the Generic courses  + courses in ONE Selected Major
CMS 302 Foundation of Communication Research 2 C 30 0
ENT 312 Venture Creation 2 C 15 45
GST 312 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 C 30 0
MCM 302 Online Journalism 2 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 316 Media Management and Administration 2 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 318 Strategic Writingn Communication 2 R 30 0
NUM-MCM 320 Business and Professional Speaking 2 R 15 45
  Print Major        
MCM 304 Foreign Correspondence 2 C 30 0
MCM 306 Investigative Journalism 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 18   240 90
  Broadcast/Film major        
MCM 308 Broadcast  Programming, Management and Operations 2 C 30 0
MCM 310 International and Foreign Broadcasting 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 18   240 90
  PRAD Major        
MCM 312 Organisation and Management of Advertising and PR Agencies 2 C 30 0
MCM 314 International Public Relations and Advertising 2 C 30 0
  Sub-total 18   240 90
  Total        
Print Major 35   465 180
Broadcast/Film major 35   465 180
PRAD Major 35   465 180

400 Level

Course code Course title  Units  Status LH PH
  First Semester        
CMS 401 International Communication 2 C 30 0
MCM 401 Original Research Project I 4 C 60 0
MCM 403 Media attachment 2 C 0 90
MCM 405 Mass Media Law 2 C 30 0
MCM 407 Message Design for Development 2 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 409 Research Methods and Proposal writing 3 C 45 0
NUM-MCM 411 Communication Monitoring and Evaluation 2 R 30 0
  Sub-total 17   225 90
  Second Semester        
CMS 402 Communication and Society 2 C 30 0
MCM 402 Original Research Project II 4 C 60 0
MCM 404 Mass Media Ethics 2 C 30 0
MCM 406 Communication for Development 2 C 30 0
MCM 408 Community Media and Relations 2 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 410 Innovation and Current Trends in Communication 3 C 30 0
NUM-MCM 412 Convergence Journalism 2 R 15 45
  Sub-total 17   225 45
  Total 34   450 135