Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Admission Forms for ND, HND, PGD & Special Programmes for 2021/2022 Academic Session is now on sale. See available courses, how to apply, and other details below.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Special programmes for the 2021/2022 academic session.
Are NIJ graduates mobilized for NYSC? YES!! NIJ Grads are usually mobilized for NYSC. Like other graduates from universities in Nigeria, upon completion of the HND program, students who fall within the required age for NYSC and meet all other criteria are mobilized to serve in the National Youth Service Corps
Nigerian Institute of Journalism Available Courses
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.
Nigerian Institute of Journalism Admission Requirements
- 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).
At the end of the course, successful candidates are awarded National Diploma. - 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.
At the end of the course, successful candidates are awarded Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication.
- 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.
- You must pass the following subject(s) in O’Level obtained at not more than 2 sittings
- Credit pass in Mathematics
- Credit pass in English Language
and at least credit pass in 3 others subjects
- First Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency Certificate
- You must pass the following subject(s) in O’Level obtained at not more than 2 sitting
- Credit pass in Mathematics
- Credit pass in English Language
and at least credit pass in 3 others subjects
Duration of Programmes
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.
Internship
At the end of each semester and session, National Diploma and Higher National Diploma students are sent on 4-6 weeks Internship with Media organisations for practical experience prior to their graduation. At the completion of their programmes, National Diploma students go on one year compulsory Industrial Attachment (Internship) while Post- Graduate students are sent on a 6-week Internship programme at the completion of their course work.
Deferment of Admission
All candidates already offered admission may apply for deferment of admission for that session through the head of relevant department to the Registrar within six weeks of date of admission. The application must be supported with genuine reasons as well as documentary evidence where necessary.
How to Apply for Nigerian Institute of Journalism Admission.
Visit www.nij.edu.ng
Under the application tab, click on REGULAR PROGRAMMES
Scroll down the page, you will see the link to apply.
Fill the online form and pay the required fee for the application. The date of the examination for ND (part-time), HND and PGD shall be communicated to Applicants.
Apply Here
https://portal.nij.edu.ng/AdmissionApplication/register/
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