About Modular Full-Time M.Sc. in Media and Communication
The Modular full-time MSc Media and Communication programme is a creative response to the changing needs of the media, culture and communication (PR, Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communication) industries we serve and has been conceived as a combination of academic and relevant industry training. This was achieved through extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, and its delivery uses the appropriate pedagogical methods and practices in the broad areas of our discipline.
Our pedagogical approach combines robust, interactive in-person discussions with other learning activities such as:
– Practical projects
– Career fair and internship opportunities
– Meet the industry experts’ series
Programme Benefits
Career Fair: interact with HR managers and recruitment executives from top corporate organisations in Lagos to learn about the value created by their companies, where you fit in and internship placements or employment opportunities. The University provides a platform for such career opportunities to be explored but has no direct control over companies’ hiring processes.
Meet the Industry Experts Series: CEOs, media and communication, or other business executives who have excelled in their industries or sectors are invited to interact with our students to share invaluable work-life experiences thereby preparing them to take on exciting challenges in the future.
Mentoring: each student is assigned a mentor to facilitate the attainment of learning and career goals.
Objectives
- Provide a high quality Masters programme in the area of communication and media comparable to the best in the world by applying internationally tested principles and techniques appropriate to the Nigerian environment
- Impart a high level of education relevant to the needs of the nation and the African continent through maintaining a strong relationship with the creative industries and media
- Train and instil in our students the highest level of ethics in the pursuit of their professional work and personal life, thus preparing them to play an active role in social transformation with a sense of purpose and integrity
- Create an atmosphere that encourages the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, service and personal growth.
Specifically the MSc programme aims to:
- Develop the technical, conceptual and creative skills of our students to the highest level
- Instill ethical principles and practices in the formation of media and communication professionals
- Train students in best practice in theoretical and applied research in the discipline
- Develop an entrepreneurial spirit in students in three core skill areas
Requirements
Admission requirements into the programme shall include the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (preferably in the humanities and social sciences)
HND in any discipline. (*Post graduate diploma is required*)
Candidates must have completed their National Youth Service Corps
Satisfy the School in a selection process (including an aptitude test, essay writing and an oral interview; applicants with satisfactory scores in the GRE or GMAT will only be exempted from the aptitude test)
Satisfy other University/Postgraduate requirements
*5 Credits passes (including English)
*Academic Transcript to be submitted before the end of December
*NYSC Certificate/or Exemption
Graduation
To be awarded the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, candidates must take and pass a minimum of 45 units made up of the following:
21 Units of compulsory courses
18 units of core and elective courses
6 units of dissertation
Candidates must also successfully defend a dissertation before a panel of examiners constituted by the school.
Accomodation
While Pan-Atlantic University itself does not provide accommodation for students, it has made available land within University property for hostels to be built and administered by private developers. All hostels built on University land are within a short walking distance of the academic buildings and comply with University regulations.
The price of accommodation will depend on hostel developers and the room configurations.
Room configurations are usually:
Single room
Double room
Three or four-person room
The providers may also charge a refundable caution deposit. Students may choose from this list of approved hostel providers.
Female Hostels
Queens Cooperative Hall
Phone number: +2348102160981
Email address: queens.cooperativehall@gmail.com
Pearl Hostel
Phone numbers: 08102164333, 07036503695, 08102164312, 07046310437.
Email: sales@firstworld-communities.com Or info@firstworldpearl.com
Website: http://www.firstworldpearl.com/
Trinity Hall of Residence
Phone numbers: 08090886281, 08058346676
Email: trinityhallpau@gmail.com
Website: http://www.trinityhallpau.com/
Cedar House
Phone number: 0806 067 1077
Email: hello@studentaccommod8.com
https://www.studentaccommod8.com/n/new/cedar
Trezadell Hall
Phone number: 0908 006 5366 (Solape)
Male Hostels
Enterprise Hostel
Phone
08067073075
08034940424
09090172667
Email: enterprisehostel@pau.edu.ng
Amethyst Hall
Phone numbers: 01-4605149, 08025050459
Email: info@amethysthall.com
Website: http://www.amethysthall.com
Faith Hall
Phone numbers: 08035326000, 08020906306, 08157172941, 08120404496
Email: info@faithhostel.com
Website: https://www.faithhostel.com
Emerald Hall
Phone numbers: 01-460 5149, 0802 505 0459
Website: https://www.emeraldhallpau.com
Cooperative Hall
Phone numbers: 08037255533, 08034351240
Email: cooperativehall@gmail.com
The POD Living Hall
Phone numbers: 09134444628, 09032555199.
E-mail : info@thepodliving.com
Website : www.thepodliving.com
Private Rented Accommodation
The options here include renting a studio flat, a flat/apartment or sharing a house. These can be found in the towns surrounding the University. It is usually cheaper to share accommodation with others.
Application Detail
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the 13-month Modular Full Time MSc programme.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
First degree in any discipline (minimum of second-class lower division). Candidates with an HND must possess a postgraduate diploma from a recognized university to apply. All candidates are expected to possess one-year post-graduation work experience (NYSC will suffice), preferably in the media and communication industries.
APPLICATION FEE
N10,000 to be paid after filling out the application form online @ apply.pau.edu.ng
APPLICATION PERIOD
January – September
EXAM DATES
From April – September
ENTRANCE EXAM TYPE
Aptitude test, Essay writing, and Oral assessment. Candidates with current or recent satisfactory scores in GRE or GMAT will be exempted from the aptitude test but will be assessed via essay writing and an oral interview.
START DATE
September
Fee & Structure
The Modular Full-time programme is designed to run with a combination of both online and physical classes.There will be 3 Saturdays of online lectures each month with 1 week of intensive lectures every 2 months.
First Semester: Sept 2025 – Jan 2026
Second Semester: Feb 2026 – June 2026
Third Semester: June 2026 – Aug 2026
Internship: Sep – Nov 2026
Graduation: Dec 2026
The information below will guide your decision.
Fee per semester: N1,500,000 (One Million, Five hundred Thousand Naira).
However, the fees can be paid in installments as follows:
Plan A: 1st Installment: N1000,000 (upon admission in September 2025)
2nd Installment: N500,000 (January 2026)
(The same fees are applicable in the other semesters)
Plan B: 1st Installment: N700,000 (upon admission in September 2025)
2nd Installment: N400,000 (November 2025)
3rd Installment: N400,000 (January 2026)
(The same fees are applicable in the second and third semesters)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About MSc in Media and Communication
Q: I have a Higher National Diploma, how can I apply for the MSC programme?
A: With an HND qualification, you need a Post-Graduate Diploma from a recognized University in any discipline to enable you to apply?
Q: Are the tuition fees paid instalmentally?
- Single room
- Bed space in a double room
- Bed space in a room with 3 to 4 beds
Downloads
Download Two MSC Transcript Request Form
Download Academic Referee Form (Kindly provide one academic referee and one professional referee)