Applications for admission into the various full-time and part-time programmes of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism [NIJ] for the 2020/2021 academic session have been announced. The online application portal is now open. Interested applicants are to go through the details below and apply.
Available Programmes
Admission Requirements
1. National Diploma (ND)
2. Higher National Diploma (HND)
3. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)
The programme is separated into three specialised areas of Mass Communication:
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:
1. 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
2. First Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.
4. Proficiency Certificate
1. 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
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.
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 November 15th, 2020.
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