Subject Combination for Mass Communication 2025/2026 Approved List

_­Hi there, is it your ambition to study Mass communication in any Nigerian University or Polytechnic? If yes, knowing the right subject combination is key.

Sequel to this, we have listed the 2025/2026 approved subject combination for Mass communication across all Nigerian universities and Polytechnics.

Aiming to study Mass Communication or Communication Art is not an easy task because the course is really competitive. You have to stay updated with every changes relating to the admission process thus the need to be sure of the subject combination.

What’s Subject Combination?

Subject combination simply refers to the core number of subjects most relevant to the courses a student wishes to study. The number of subjects in this case may differ depending on the stage of your admission process.

At the O’level stage, you will have to pass at least five (5) of these core subjects including Mathematics and English Language.

Combing to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, the number reduces to four including Use of English.

Remember, to successfully gain admission into Tertiary Institution in Nigeria you must have both O’level result and JAMB.

Now you have a proper understanding of subject combination, let’s proceed.

WAEC Subject Combination for Mass Communication

According to the West African Examination Council (WAEC), candidates seeking to study Mass Communication or Communication Art must have at least five (5) credit pass. This includes;

• Mathematics
• English Language
• Literature in English
• Government
• Christian Religious Studies

Passing additional courses like Civil Education, History, Commerce, and Economics etc. is an added advantage but the core WAEC subject combination for Mass Communication is English Language, Literature in English, Government and CRS.

NECO Subject Combination for Mass Communication

NECO refers to National Examination Council.

This is an alternative examination for Nigerian secondary school students. In situations where you cannot make up the above subjects in WAEC, NECO is the next available option.

The subject combination for Mass Communication as approved by NECO are:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Government
• Literature in English
• Christian Religious Knowledge

JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication

According to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) brochure, candidates who seek to study Mass Communication will sit for the following subjects:

• Use of English
• Literature in English
• Government
• Christian Religious Studies

Direct Entry Subject Combination for Mass Communication

To gain admission as a direct entry candidate for Mass Communication, you must have:

• A National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Mass Communication with a minimum of lower credit.
• Five (5) credit passes in your O’level (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including Literature in English, English Language and Government.

Which Faculty is Mass Communication?

Mass Communication is an Art course although some universities may see it as Social or Management Science,

Generally, Mass Communication is under the faculty of Art. Below are faculties the courses may likely fall under.

• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Management Science
• Faculty of Social Science
• Faculty of Communication Art

This are just issues of semantics because irrespective of the faculty the course falls under, the key subject combinations are Art.

As a matter of fact, some institution like University of Uyo has made Communication Art a faulty on its own while branches out courses like Public Relations, Broadcasting, Print Media, and New Media etc.

Admission Requirements for Communication Art

Getting admission to study Mass Communication is not just about having the right subject combination although that is important.

It is also about meeting the general and departmental cut-off mark as well as other things, see below.

• Basically, you must have five (5) credit passes in your O’level i.e. either WAEC, NECO, or GCE.
• You must catch up with JAMB general cut-off mark (180)
• You must pass the Post UTME screening exercise. This could be a written or oral test.
• Knowing and passing the departmental cut-off mark is mandatory.
• Meeting the minimum age requirements (16 years old) is mandatory as well.

JAMB Cut-off Mark for Mass Comm.

Generally, candidates applying for Mass Communication must not score below 180 in JAMB. I personally recommend you strive for 250+ because of how competitive the course is.

We’ve explain the secrets on how to score high in JAMB examination.

University Cut-off Mark for Mass Comm.

S/N	University	Cut-off Mark for Mass Comm.
1	Abia State University	180
2	Akwa Ibom State University	180
3	University of Uyo	200
4	University of Calabar	200
5	University of Lagos	200
6	Lagos State University	200
7	Ambrose Ali University	180
8	Nasarawa State University	180
9	Babcock University	200
10	Madonna University	180
11	Covenant University	200
12	Plateau State University	180
13	Redeemer University	180
14	Delta State University	200
15	Ritman University	180

See the full list of Nigerian university and their cut off mark.

Benefits of Studying Mass Communication

There are numerous benefits of studying mass communication because the course is all compassing. Remember, its specification about communication and there is no organization that can thrive without communication.

As a result of studying Mass Communication or Communication Art, you can work as a broadcaster, journalist, Correspondence, Publisher, Editor, Secretary, Public Relations Officer etc.

Conclusion

Having the right subject combination is the sure foundation to succeed in the 2025/2026 admission process. Therefore cross check both your JAMB to ensure you have English or Use of English, Government, Literature and C.R.S as part of the choose subjects.

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