Email Address

info@el-aminuniversity.edu.ng

Location and Address

2 Eastern Bypass, Minna, Niger State

Hotline & General Information

+2348166355895, +2349013507616

Prof. Dr. Anthony Scalia
DEAN

WELCOME

Welcome to the Department of Mass Communication at El-Amin University! We are dedicated to nurturing skilled communicators and media professionals ready to shape Nigeria’s information landscape. Our programs blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, empowering students to engage and inform audiences responsibly. Join us to explore the power of communication in connecting and transforming communities.

To provide excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavor and service through the disciplines of communication and mass media. The department also aims towards promoting creativity, innovation and research in new age media.

To produce graduates that can raise and sustain the professional status of mass communication in its different areas of specialisation within the Nation and the globe.

Course Conduct

The Department of Mass Communication at El-Amin University is designed to prepare students for impactful careers in Nigeria’s dynamic media and communication landscape. Our curriculum covers essential areas such as journalism, public relations, digital media, and broadcast production, with a focus on both local and international media practices. Courses emphasize effective storytelling, ethical reporting, media literacy, and audience engagement, providing students with a solid foundation in communication principles and media ethics.

To complement classroom learning, students gain practical experience through internships, media projects, and collaborations with industry professionals, equipping them with hands-on skills in content creation, media management, and strategic communication. This combination of theory and practice ensures that graduates are well-prepared to adapt to Nigeria’s evolving media industry, fostering careers in journalism, corporate communications, advertising, and digital media. Our program shapes communicators who contribute meaningfully to society by fostering informed, engaged communities.

Department

Description of Courses

Mass communication offers diverse career paths including journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, film, healthcare, finance, and government. Students in this program will learn about communication and media’s impact on society, effective communication strategies, global challenges, and behavioral aspects.

The program includes sequences in journalism, public relations and advertising, and broadcast and film, defining the depth of knowledge and competences. The program focuses on how journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and film create, distribute, and earn value in the era of media convergence.

This program aims to train Nigerian communicators for leadership positions, instill respect for deadlines and pressure, foster effective communication skills, bridge different perspectives in news dissemination, and uphold journalistic principles. It also prepares graduates to distinguish between types of news, uphold responsible journalism, and pursue post-graduate studies.

The program combines various career paths in a blend of academic and industry-oriented education with practical sessions. Integration of theory, practice, and technology enhances the students’ readiness for the industry. The growing mass media and communication industries seek skilled professionals adept in various aspects of content development, media production, technology, and creative/entrepreneurial dimensions.

The program equips students with competencies in studio operations, computer literacy, design, and ethical/legal aspects of media careers. It emphasizes key skills like writing, public relations, innovation, critical thinking, teamwork, advocacy, and media management, applicable to various work environments and sectors.

Programme UTME Direct Entry Remarks
B.A Arabic
Five credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in Arabic, Islamic studies, Hausa, and two other Arts/Social Science subjects.
Two ‘A’ level credit passes in relevant subjects one of which should be Arabic in NCE or ND with at least a merit level.
UTME subjects are: Arabic, Islamic Studies, Hausa, and English subjects.
B.A. Islamic Studies
Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in Arabic, Islamic studies, Hausa, and two other Arts/Social Science subjects.
(a)Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects. One of the advanced level subjects should be Islamic Studies. NCE or ND at merit level.
subjects are: Arabic, Islamic Studies, Hausa, and English subjects.