Communications & Media Studies
Specialist tutoring for all 9 B.Sc programmes in the NUC Communications and Media Studies discipline. Expert support aligned to the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
The Communications and Media Studies discipline emerged from the unbundling of the former Mass Communication programme by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in its 2022 CCMAS reform. Each of the 9 programmes awards a B.Sc (Honours) and is structured around 70% NUC core courses with 30% institutional innovation space.
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Select a programme below to see the full CCMAS curriculum, course structure and available tutoring support.
Advertising
Integrated marketing communication, brand strategy, copywriting, digital marketing and advertising campaign management.
Broadcasting
Radio and television production, broadcast journalism, studio operations, programme management and digital broadcasting.
Development Communication Studies
Communication for social change, community development, health communication and behaviour change strategies.
Film & Multimedia
Film production, screenwriting, animation, digital storytelling and multimedia content creation.
Information and Media Studies
Media theory, information management, digital media literacy, media policy and communication research.
Journalism and Media Studies
News writing, investigative journalism, multimedia reporting, media law, ethics and digital journalism.
Mass Communication
Broad-based programme covering journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcasting and film across three sequences.
Public Relations
Corporate communications, crisis management, media relations, event management and strategic PR campaigns.
Strategic Communication
Organisational communication strategy, political communication, advocacy, persuasion and integrated communication planning.
Common Course Codes Across All Programmes
Communication in English, Nigerian Peoples & Culture, Philosophy, Peace & Conflict Resolution — 12 credit units total
Entrepreneurship & Innovation (200L) and Venture Creation (300L) — embedded in all programmes
Introduction to Human Communication, Writing for the Media, History of Nigerian Media, Theories of Communication, Research Methods
NUC CCMAS Degree Classification
| CGPA Range | Class of Degree |
|---|---|
| 4.50 – 5.00 | 1st Class Honours |
| 3.50 – 4.49 | 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division) |
| 2.40 – 3.49 | 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) |
| 1.50 – 2.39 | 3rd Class Honours |
| 1.00 – 1.49 | Pass |
Grade scale: A = 5.0 (70–100%), B = 4.0 (60–69%), C = 3.0 (50–59%), D = 2.0 (45–49%), E = 1.0 (40–44%), F = 0.0 (0–39%)
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Our specialist tutors are experienced in the NUC CCMAS curriculum and can support you across any course, semester or level.