Nigerian Institute of Journalism Admission Form 2020/21 is Out [ND & HND]

NIJ Admission Form for 2020/2021 Session Released.

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes of the institution;

• National Diploma (ND) – Mass Communication [Full Time & Part-Time]
• Higher National Diploma (HND) – Mass Communication [Full Time & Part-Time]
• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) – Broadcast Journalism [Full Time & Part-Time], Print Journalism [Full Time & Part-Time], Public Relations/ Advertising [Full Time & Part-Time]
• Proficiency Certificate – Photo Journalism, Communication & Writing Skills, Basic Photography, Sports Report and Presentation.

NIJ Admission Requirements:

1. National Diploma (ND);
– Five Credit passes in the WAEC or NECO Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
– Students’ enrolment and admission is through (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

2. Higher National Diploma (HND);
– Five Credit pass as it is for admission into National Diploma
National Diploma in Mass Communication with minimum of Lower Credit from a recognised and NBTE-accredited institution.
– Evidence /Proof of a one-year mandatory Industrial Attachment.
– Admission is done directly by the Institution.

3. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD);
The programme is separated into three specialised areas of Mass Communication:
– Print Journalism,
– Broadcast Journalism,
– Public Relations and Advertising.

The programme is designed to expose and equip the students with the fundamental principles and theoretical framework of Mass Communication practice.

Every student in all sequences apart from their professional courses, take these core courses:
– Foundation of Mass Communication,
– Theory of Mass Communication,
– Mass Media Law and Ethics,
– Mass Communication Research Methods;
– Communication for Development, Media Management and
– Topical Issues in Mass Communication.

i. You must credit Mathematics, English Language and 3 others subjects in O’Level at not more than 2 sittings.
ii. First Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.

4. Proficiency Certificate;
You must credit Mathematics, English Language and 3 others subjects in O’Level at not more than 2 sittings.

Duration:

a. National Diploma (ND); The programme is of four semesters (Two Academic Sessions) duration for Full Time students and Six Semester (Three Academic Sessions) for Part Time students.

b. Higher National Diploma (HND); The programme is Four-Semester (Two Academic Sessions) for Full Time students and Six Semesters (Three Academic Sessions) for Part Time students.

c. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD); The programme is of Two semester (One Academic Session) duration for Full Time and Three semester for Part Time students.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants are to logon to https://nij.edu.ng/Other-Links/Apply-for-Admission/AT/1/AT/1 to begin application process.

Closing Date:

This year application for admission will close on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Best of luck To You all…
CampusPortalNG Team