BSc Journalism and Media Studies

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

I. About

About the programme.

A practice-led degree in reporting, multimedia production, and the study of media in society, preparing graduates for journalism and communication careers.

Department Department of Journalism and Media Studies

Faculty College of Communications and Media Studies

Code BSc-JMS

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

64 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 32 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
`CMS101`	Introduction to Human Communication System	2	1	Core
`CMS103`	Writing for the Media	2	1	Core
`JMS101`	Introduction to Journalism	2	1	Core
`JMS103`	Traditional African Communication System	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS101`	Life Skills/Critical Thinking	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS103`	Basic Multimedia and Journalism	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS107`	Introduction to Sports Journalism	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS113`	Introduction to Science and Technology Reporting	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
`JMS102`	Basic Reporting Techniques	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS102`	Media English 1	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS104`	Foundations of Cultural Reporting	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS106`	Introduction to Public Speaking	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS112`	Introduction to Health Journalism	2	2	Core

200 Level

15 courses 30 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
`JMS201`	News Writing & Reporting	2	1	Core
`JMS203`	Photo Journalism I	2	1	Core
`JMS205`	Editing and Infographic in Journalism	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS201`	Children Issues in Journalism	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS205`	Media English 2	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS203`	Media Attachment	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS211`	Commentary Dynamics in Sports	2	1	Core
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`JMS202`	Photo Journalism II	2	2	Core
`JMS204`	Writing for the Print Media	2	2	Core
`JMS206`	Feature Writing	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS202`	Reporting Cultural Heritage	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS212`	Advanced Public Speaking	2	2	Core

300 Level

17 courses 34 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CMS301`	Theories of Communication	2	1	Core
`CMS303`	Data Analysis in Communication Research	2	1	Core
`JMS301`	Newspaper Production I	2	1	Core
`JMS303`	Scientific and Data Journalism	2	1	Core
`JMS305`	Multimedia and Online Journalism	2	1	Core
`JMS307`	Media Entrepreneurship	2	1	Core
`JMS309`	Media Attachment	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS321`	Writing Women Empowerment Stories	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS331`	Advanced Health Journalism	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
`JMS302`	Journalism and Politics	2	2	Core
`JMS304`	Investigative Journalism	2	2	Core
`JMS306`	Foreign Correspondence	2	2	Core
`JMS308`	Trends and Issues in Journalism and Media Studies	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS320`	Fashion Journalism	2	2	Core

400 Level

15 courses 30 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CMS401`	International Communication	2	1	Core
`JMS401`	Magazine Production	2	1	Core
`JMS403`	Rural Community Newspaper	2	1	Core
`JMS405`	Editorial Writing	2	1	Core
`JMS407`	Comparative Media Systems	2	1	Core
`JMS409`	Media Ethics	2	1	Core
`JMS499`	Original Research Project I	2	1	Core
`CUL-JMS401`	Media Attachment	2	1	Core
`CMS402`	Communication and Society	2	2	Core
`JMS402`	Critical and Review Writing	2	2	Core
`JMS404`	Specialised Reporting	2	2	Core
`JMS406`	Media, Economics and Management	2	2	Core
`JMS408`	Media Law	2	2	Core
`JMS410`	Journalism for Development	2	2	Core
`CUL-JMS420`	Advanced Fashion 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.

Report the news. Research, verify, and write news stories across print, broadcast, and digital media.
Investigate and interview. Apply investigative methods and conduct effective interviews to uncover facts.
Produce multimedia. Create written, audio, visual, and online content for diverse audiences.
Analyse media and society. Examine the role of media in democracy, culture, and public opinion.
Edit and curate. Edit copy and curate content to professional editorial standards.
Practise media ethics and law. Apply journalism ethics and media law to professional decisions.

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

Published stories, multimedia projects, and a portfolio of 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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