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PhD Mass Communication at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Mass Communication is a doctoral programme offered at Nile University of Nigeria by the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT. It runs for 3 years.

The PhD in Mass Communication programme at Nile University of Nigeria provides scholars with advanced knowledge of communication theories, media research methodologies, strategic communication, digital media, journalism studies, and the societal impacts of emerging communication technologies. The programme integrates rigorous theoretical inquiry with original research, preparing graduates to critically analyse comple

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT

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Application information

Entry requirements

1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR PhD MASS COMMUNICATION a. To ensure a high standard of scholarship and research excellence, candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. programme in Mass Communication must meet the following criteria: · Academic Qualification: Applicants must possess a strong M.Sc. or M.Phil Degree in Mass Communication, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale, demonstrating their academic competence and readiness for advanced research. · Transfer students: For transfer students, admission into the Ph.D. programme in Mass Communication, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, shall be contingent upon the successful completion of doctoral-level coursework or only finished First semester at a recognized institution, with evidence of strong academic performance, equivalent to the programme’s standards. Candidates must present official transcripts, a record of research engagement, and proof of maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in their prior doctoral studies. b. GOOD STANDING Students admitted into the Ph.D. programme in Mass Communication are expected to maintain good academic standing throughout their course of study. Good standing therefore implies: · Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale. · Demonstrating consistent progress in coursework, research, and other academic obligations. · Meeting all departmental deadlines for seminar presentations, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation milestones. · Uphold

NGN 1,800,000 a year (2026/2027). Nile tuition fees page (2026/2027), row '(PhD) Mass Communication': fee per session; fee per semester N900,000; total programme fee N5,400,000. Excludes accommodation. Source

Intake: Annual intake; programme pages state a September start (some postgraduate pages state September or January entry).

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the university admissions page: https://screening.nileuniversity.edu.ng/

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