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WAEC Subject Combination for Mass Communication 2026
The exact O'Level credits Nigerian universities expect for Mass Communication, and why your English Language grade matters most.
📰 The 5 Required WAEC Subjects
English Language carries the most weight of any subject on this list. A number of universities look at this grade specifically during Post-UTME screening, beyond just checking it is a credit.
Journalism / Broadcasting (Related Degrees)
Some universities split Mass Communication into dedicated Journalism or Broadcasting degrees, but the WAEC combination stays the same.
🏫 What Specific Universities Require
The "Literature in English or Government" flexibility narrows at some schools. UNILAG's Mass Communication combination specifically includes Literature in English rather than treating it as interchangeable with Government. The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) also lists Literature in English directly in its combination. If you're targeting a specific university rather than applying broadly, it's worth registering Literature in English where you can, since it keeps the widest range of schools available to you.
If you don't get Mass Communication: Journalism and Broadcasting, offered as separate degrees at a number of universities, use the same WAEC combination and are worth considering alongside standard Mass Communication admission.
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Sittings rule: Your five credits can come from a maximum of two sittings. Mass Communication is one of the most competitive Social Science courses in Nigeria, so a distinction-level English Language grade genuinely helps your ranking.
🤔 Common Student Questions
It is the single most important subject on the list. Most universities weigh this grade heavily during Post-UTME screening, and a few even set a higher minimum than the standard C6 for this course specifically.
Yes. Mass Communication is open to Arts, Social Science and Science students alike, as long as the core requirements — English Language, Mathematics, and either Literature in English or Government — are covered at credit level.
Either subject satisfies the requirement at most universities. Literature in English builds stronger writing and analytical skills useful for journalism, while Government gives context for coverage of politics and public affairs — both are valued equally by admissions offices.
Yes. As with most Nigerian degree programmes, a combination of WAEC and NECO credits from up to two sittings is accepted, as long as all five required subjects are covered at C6 or better.
Yes, Mathematics remains compulsory for Mass Communication at nearly every Nigerian university, regardless of the course's Arts and Social Science leaning. There is no exemption based on career direction.
Yes. UNILAG's Mass Communication combination lists Literature in English directly rather than offering Government as an equal alternative. UNN follows a similar pattern. If UNILAG or UNN is on your list of target schools, register Literature in English rather than relying on Government alone.
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