University Courses: What To Know About Mass Communication
Are you thinking of studying Mass communication at the University but don’t know how to go about it?
Read this article carefully as it contains everything you need to know about this course.
What Is Mass Communication?
The process of imparting and exchanging information to a large heterogeneous audience via mass media is known as mass communication.
It is commonly associated with various forms of media because its technologies are used for the dissemination of information, which includes journalism and advertising.
How Many years To Study Mass Communication?
Mass Communication takes about 3-4 years to study at the University depending on the mode of entry.
Where Can Mass Communicators Work?
Career opportunities for those with Mass Communication degree include but are not limited to:
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Social media management
- Radio Jockey
- Advertising and publicity
- Cinematography
- Editing
- On Air Personality(OAP)
- Screen writing
- Script writing
- Film making
- Content writing
- Photojournalism
- Research and marketing
- Sound engineer
- Event Management
- Newspaper and Magazine printing.
- Teaching
How Much Does Mass Communicators Earn in Nigeria and Ghana?
Basically, In Nigeria, those with Mass Communication degrees earn between the range of 60,000 to 500,000 naira.
What School Can Mass Communication Be Studied?
- University of Lagos
- Ghana institute of journalism
- Kogi State University
- University of Ghana school of Communication studies
- Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Crystal Galaxy College
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Bayero University
- Nnamdi Azikwe University
- African International University College
- Bluecrest University college school of journalism and Mass Communication
- Delta State University
- Bowen University
- University of Illorin