Nigerian Institute of Journalism Application Form 2024/2025 is online and the Institute is inviting applications from interested candidates for admission into its various programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) is the first step in this exciting journey and an important part of a great academic pursuit. Not only will you find yourself surrounded by some of the country’s best students, but you’ll be learning from faculty who are tops in their fields and dedicated to the art of teaching.
The instructions below will help guide you through the application process and answer all your questions.
Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Programmes Offered
1. ND Programme
Nigerian Institute of Journalism ND Programme – Mass Communication
- Five Credit passes in the WAEC or NECO Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or its equivalent in five subjects, including Mathematics, English Language and Literature in English.
- Student’s’ enrolment and admission is through (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- At the end of the course, successful candidates are awarded the National Diploma.
- Duration: The programme is of four semesters (Two Academic Sessions) duration for Full-Time students and Six Semester (Three Academic Sessions) for Part-Time students.
2. HND Programme
Nigerian Institute of Journalism HND Programme – Mass Communication
- Five Credit pass as it is for admission into National Diploma
- National Diploma in Mass Communication with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognised and NBTE-accredited institution.
- Evidence/Proof of a one-year mandatory Industrial Attachment.
- Admission is made directly by the Institution.
- At the end of the course, successful candidates are awarded a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication.
- Duration: The programme is Four-Semester (Two Academic Sessions) for Full-Time students and Six Semesters (Three Academic Sessions) for Part-Time students.
3. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
NIJ PGD programmes – Postgraduate Diploma in Print, Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations/Advertising.
- You must pass the following subject(s) in O’Level obtained at not more than 2 sittings.
- A credit pass in Mathematics
- A credit pass in English Language and at least credit pass in 3 other subjects
- First Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.
- Duration: The programme is of Two semester (One Academic Session) duration for Full Time and Three semester for Part-Time students.
4. Special Programme
The School runs specialised short-term courses for professional practitioners and intending practitioners in specialised areas of Mass Communication, Journalism and allied areas. There are such programmes as Photojournalism, News Writing and Reporting, Editing, Radio and Television Production amongst others.
You must pass the following subject(s) in O’Level obtained at not more than 2 sitting
- A credit pass in Mathematics
- A credit pass in English Language and at least credit pass in 3 other subjects.
Nigerian Institute of Journalism Website:
To Apply for our 2024/2025 ADMISSION
- Fill the Form Carefully. Use a functional Email Address.
- Click on Start Application – Create Account if you have not created account before.
- If You have Created Account, Click Continue Application – Login Here to continue the application process.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
- The application form fee is non-refundable.
- The application form can be saved with a view of completion at a later date.
- An application cannot be submitted if the application fee is not paid at the end of the form.
STATUS OF APPLICATION
After submission of your form, you can always check the status of your application by logging into the portal again. However, you will receive important email messages as it relates to your application status.
About NIJ
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism is the foremost school of journalism in Nigeria which specializes in the training of Journalist and professionals in the field of Journalism. The Institute offers programs in National Diploma, Higher Diploma and specialized programs as well as short term certificate courses. The Institution has state of the art equipment in teaching practical for 21st Century journalism. Its selling edge is the Institutions ability to take on hands practical for all its courses with seasoned and renowned lecturers both in academics and those in the field practicing. The Institute has well equipped labs for practicing journalism, it’s has a fully equipped ICT hub with24 hour’s internet access, a functional radio and TV studio, Editing laboratory and photo studio.
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