Nigerian Institute of Journalism 2017/2018 ND, HND And Special Programme Admission

This is to inform the public that the application into the Nigerian Institute of Journalism for 2018/2019 Academic Session has commenced for the following programmes;

National Diploma, Mass Communication

The programme is of four semesters (Two Academic Sessions) duration for Full Time students and Six Semester (Three Academic Sessions) for Part Time students.

Admission Requirements

• Five Credit passes in the WAEC or NECO Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• Students’ enrolment and admission is through (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). At the end of the course, successful candidates are awarded National Diploma.

Higher National Diploma

The programme is Four-Semester (Two Academic Sessions) for Full Time students and Six Semesters (Three Academic Sessions) for Part Time students.

Admission Requirements

• Five Credit pass as it is for admission into National Diploma
• National Diploma in Mass Communication with minimum of Lower Credit from a recognised and NBTE-accredited institution.
• (c) Evidence/Proof of a one-year mandatory Industrial Attachment. Admission is done directly by the Institution. At the end of the course, successful candidates are awarded Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication.

Post Graduate Diploma

The programme is separated into three specialised areas of Mass Communication:Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising. The programme is of Two semester (One Academic Session) duration for Full Time and Three semester for Part Time students. The programme is designed to expose and equip the students with the fundamental principles and theoretical framework of Mass Communication practice. Every student in all sequences apart from their professional courses, take these core courses: Foundation of Mass Communication, Theory of Mass Communication, Mass Media Law and Ethics, Mass Communication Research Methods; Communication for Development, Media Management and Topical Issues in Mass Communication.

Academics - Admission Requirements

• First Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution

Special Programme

The School runs specialised short-term courses for professional practitioners and intending practitioners in specialised areas of Mass Communication, Journalism and allied areas. There are such programmes as Photojournalism, News Writing and Reporting, Editing, Radio and Television Production amongst others.

Method Of Application

Candidates are to proceed to the Online Application Portal to complete their application.

Application Deadline

This year application for admission will close on Friday, May 25, 2018