What are the JAMB subjects for Mass Communication?

English Language, Three Arts or Social Science subjects. Use of English is compulsory for every course, and the other three are set for Mass Communication.

What O'level results do I need for Mass Communication?

Five credits in English Language and four other Arts or Social Science subjects. Institutions set their own subject lists and how many sittings they accept, so check your school's.

Where do I confirm my subject combination?

In JAMB's brochure for the current session, under your chosen institution. Institutions can add requirements, and the brochure is the final word. Choosing the wrong combination can disqualify you at admission screening.

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JAMB Subject Combination for Mass Communication

To study Mass Communication, write English Language plus three Arts or Social Science subjects in the UTME. For O'level, you need five credits in English Language and four other Arts or Social Science subjects.

UTME

Your UTME subjects

1
English Language
Compulsory for every course
2
Three Arts or Social Science subjects
Required for Mass Communication

O'level

O'level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) requirements

Five credits in English Language and four other Arts or Social Science subjects

Exceptions

Universities with their own rule

UNILAG, Adeleke, Bowen and JABU: Literature in English is required
ABU and KSU: Literature in English plus two other subjects
DELSU: Mathematics plus two of Economics, Government, Geography and Commerce
KWASU: Mathematics, Literature in English and one other subject
BUK: three Social Science subjects

Confirm before you register. Use of English is compulsory. Institutions can add their own requirements, so confirm this combination for your chosen school in JAMB's brochure before you register. You can also check another course.

Sources: JAMB brochure: Mass Communication (university) · Last checked 30 October 2026

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