JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication (B.Sc) 2026

UTME subjects, WAEC/NECO O'Level requirements, cut-off marks, direct entry and universities offering Mass Communication in Nigeria.

📚 Social Sciences ⏱ 4 years 🎓 B.Sc

✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for Mass Communication

1. English Language 2. Literature in English 3. Government/History/Economics 4. Any other Arts/Social Science

English Language and Literature in English are compulsory.

📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for Mass Communication

The 4 JAMB UTME subjects required for Mass Communication. You must sit all 4 in the same JAMB examination.

English Language

Compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of course.

Literature in English

Required for Arts and Social Science programmes.

Government/History/Economics

Core social science covering markets, policy and business.

Any other Arts/Social Science

Required by most universities for this programme.

English Language and Literature in English are compulsory.

📝 O'Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements

You need a minimum of 5 credit passes (C6 and above). Maximum 2 sittings.

#	Subject	Status	Min Grade
1	English Language	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
2	Literature in English	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
3	Government or History	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)

Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects

📋 What Are the 9 WAEC/NECO Subjects for Mass Communication?

WAEC/NECO requires students to sit 8–9 subjects. Below is the typical 9-subject combination for students targeting Mass Communication:

1. English Language Required for admission

2. Literature in English Required for admission

3. Government Required for admission

4. History Required for admission

5. Economics Required for admission

6. CRS/IRS Not required for admission

7. Civic Education Not required for admission

You need credits in English and Literature in English plus other Arts/Social Science subjects.

📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for Mass Communication 2026

🏛 Federal

210+

Internal cut-off varies

🏫 State

190+

Indigenes may be lower

🎓 Private

180+

Post-UTME required

⚠ Note: These are minimum JAMB cut-off marks. Individual universities set higher internal cut-offs. A strong JAMB score + good Post-UTME performance + good O'Level grades are all required.

🎯 Direct Entry Requirements for Mass Communication

ND/HND upper credit in Mass Communication or Journalism

Direct Entry candidates bypass 100 level and enter 200 level directly. Apply through the JAMB Direct Entry portal and meet the university's requirements.

📖 About Mass Communication in Nigerian Universities

Mass Communication trains students in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, advertising, digital media and corporate communication.

One of the most competitive social science courses. Offered in almost all universities.

💼 Career Paths for Mass Communication Graduates

✓ Journalist ✓ Broadcaster ✓ Public Relations Officer ✓ Advertiser ✓ Media Manager ✓ Content Creator ✓ Social Media Manager