MSc Mass Communication at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Programme overview

The MSc Mass Communication is a master's programme offered by the Department of Mass Communication in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Akwa Ibom State University. The department's research areas for this level include Print/Online Journalism, Broadcast Journalism (Radio, Television and Film), Advertising, and Public Relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Communication and Media Studies | Department: Mass Communication | Intake: 2026/2027 academic year (applications close 30 October 2026) | Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

What you will study

Specialisation areas listed for the degree: Print/Online Journalism, Broadcast Journalism (Radio, Television and Film), Advertising, and Public Relations.

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Entry requirements

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any other two subjects from Christian Religious Knowledge, Economics, Government and History obtained at not more than two sittings. (b) Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism and Media Studies, Broadcasting at Upper Credit level from a recognised University. (c) A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised University.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic year is open to PGD, MSc, MA, MEng, MEd, MBA and PhD programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies; the university does not admit candidates to academic Master's programmes on a part-time basis.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 close on 30 October 2026. The application form costs N30,000 (N30,700 including charges, paid by debit card) at aksu.edu.ng/pg; the printed form and credentials are posted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://aksu.edu.ng/newsite/admissions/

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