BSc Broadcasting & Media Production

Duration 4 years
Credits 120–180
Mode Full-time
Accreditation Fully accredited

I. About

About the programme.

A practical degree in radio, television, and digital media production, equipping graduates to plan, produce, and present professional broadcast content.

Department Department of Broadcasting & Media Production

Faculty College of Communications and Media Studies

Code BSc-BMP

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

65 courses across 4 levels, totalling 126 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

Download the approved curriculum (PDF)

100 Level

17 courses 30 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`GST111`	Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all…	2	1	Core GST
`GST121`	Character in Leadership	1	1	Core GST
`CTC101`	Fundamentals of Tech Plus	0	1	Core
`CMS101`	Introduction to Human Communication System	2	1	Core
`CMS103`	Writing for the Media	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ101`	Fundamentals of Broadcasting	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ103`	Basic Multimedia in Broadcast Journalism	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ105`	Introduction to Public Speaking, Mannerism and Visuals	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ107`	Introduction to Community Broadcasting	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ109`	Life Skills / Critical Thinking	2	1	Core
`GST104`	Computer Certification	1	2	Core GST
`GST112`	Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	2	Core GST
`BCJ104`	Study Skills in Mass Communication	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ102`	Introduction to Travel Journalism	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ104`	Broadcast Equipment Layout	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ106`	Applied Field and Studio Techniques	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ108`	Introduction to Broadcast Editing	2	2	Core

200 Level

14 courses 28 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`ENT211`	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na…	2	1	Core GST
`CMS201`	History of Nigerian Media	2	1	Core
`BCJ207`	Introduction to Telecommunication and Broadcasting	2	1	Core
`BCJ209`	Introduction to Radio Production	2	1	Core
`BCJ211`	Introduction to Television Production	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ201`	Development Reporting	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ203`	Rural Broadcasting	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ221`	Broadcasting Experience / Attachment	2	1	Core
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`BCJ208`	Writing for the Broadcast Media	2	2	Core
`BCJ218`	Introduction to General Phonetics and Phonology	2	2	Core
`BCJ220`	Introduction to Print Journalism and Photojournalism	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ202`	Broadcasting, Creative Ideas and Concepts Design	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ204`	Programme Appreciation and Judgment	2	2	Core

300 Level

16 courses 32 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CMS301`	Theories of Communication	2	1	Core
`CMS303`	Data Analysis in Communication Research	2	1	Core
`BCJ307`	Techniques of Television News Reporting and Production	2	1	Core
`BCJ309`	Media Management and Operations	2	1	Core
`BCJ315`	Television Programme Writing and Production	2	1	Core
`BCJ317`	Broadcast Commentary and Critical Writing	2	1	Core
`BCJ319`	Public Affairs Broadcasting	2	1	Core
`BCJ321`	Educational Broadcasting I	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ329`	Broadcasting Experience / Attachment	2	1	Core
`GST312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core GST
`ENT312`	Venture Creation	2	2	Core
`CMS302`	Foundations of Communication Research	2	2	Core
`BCJ306`	Comparative Broadcasting	2	2	Core
`BCJ308`	Techniques of Radio News Writing, Reporting and Production	2	2	Core
`BCJ310`	Foundations of Broadcasting	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ318`	Scripting Philosophy	2	2	Core

400 Level

18 courses 36 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CMS401`	International Communication	2	1	Core
`BCJ401`	Mass Media Law and Ethics	2	1	Core
`BCJ403`	Emerging Global Trends in Broadcasting	2	1	Core
`BCJ405`	Advanced Project in Radio Production	2	1	Core
`BCJ407`	Advanced Techniques in Video/Sound Editing and Post-Producti	2	1	Core
`BCJ409`	Drama and Documentary Writing and Production	2	1	Core
`BCJ411`	Principles and Practice of Live Broadcast	2	1	Core
`BCJ421`	Psychology of the Media	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ429`	Broadcasting Experience / Attachment	2	1	Core
`CUL-BCJ413`	Journalism Education and Trauma Literacy	2	1	Core
`CMS402`	Communication and Society	2	2	Core
`BCJ402`	Data Analysis in Communication Research	2	2	Core
`BCJ404`	Advanced Project in TV Production	2	2	Core
`BCJ406`	Advanced Techniques in Announcing and Presentation	2	2	Core
`BCJ408`	Advanced Script Writing for Broadcast Media	2	2	Core
`BCJ410`	Fundamentals of Graphics for TV and Online Media	2	2	Core
`BCJ412`	Research Project in Radio/TV Broadcasting	2	2	Core
`CUL-BCJ412`	Issues in Broadcasting and Journalism	2	2	Core

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.

Produce broadcast content. Plan, record, and edit audio and video content for radio, television, and digital platforms.
Operate production technology. Use studio, field, and post-production equipment and software to professional standards.
Tell stories for the screen. Develop scripts, formats, and narratives suited to broadcast and streaming audiences.
Report and present. Gather, verify, and present news and programmes with clarity and credibility on air.
Manage productions. Coordinate crews, schedules, and resources across the stages of a media production.
Work ethically in media. Apply broadcasting law, regulation, and professional ethics to practice.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous assessment & examinations

Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.

Production portfolio

Practical productions and a portfolio of broadcast work are assessed alongside written coursework.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.

NUC CCMAS compliance

Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.

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