This full time (12 month) programme which has been in existence since 2006, was 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 activities such as:
Specifically the MSc programme aims to:
Requirements
Admission requirements into the programme shall include the following:
Possession of a Bachelors (Hons) degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university with at least a Second Class Lower Division (Candidates with a HND or equivalent and who have an additional appropriate qualification may also apply, Candidates with non-relevant degree will need at least one year relevant work experience to apply )
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 2023
*NYSC Certificate/or Exemption
Downloads
Download 2 Copies of M.Sc. Transcript Request Forms
Download Academic Referee form . Provide one academic referee and one professional referee
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.
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.
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)
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.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full time and part time programmes for the degree of Masters in Media and Communication in any of the following areas of specialization
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
First degree in a relevant discipline (minimum of second class lower division) and at least 1 year post graduation work experience (NYSC will suffice).
Candidates with an HND or non-Art and Humanities /Social Sciences degree must possess either a post graduate diploma from a recognized university or at least a one year relevant experience in media and communication to apply.
APPLICATION FEE
N10,000 to be paid after filling out the application form online@sims.pau.edu.ng
APPLICATION PERIOD
January – September 2023
EXAM DATES
From April – September 2023
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
October 2023
DURATION
12 months
(2 semesters and a 3 month internship)
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Daily lectures from 9:20 am to 5:00 pm
Four days a week for 15 weeks of lecture.
LECTURE VENUE
School of Media and Communication (SMC)
Pan-Atlantic University (Main Campus),
Km 52 Lekki-Epe Expressway,
Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
The fees for the programmes cover tuition, course materials (no textbook), the use of ancillary facilities, etc., and they are as follows:
Full Time: N 2, 795, 131
However, the fees can be paid in installments as follows:
MSc 2023 FULL-TIME FEES:
Plan A
Full tuition fees: with 2.5% discount (N 2, 725, 253)
(The discount is applicable if payment is made upon admission in September 2023).
Plan B
First semester fees: N 1, 397, 565.5k
Second semester fees: N 1, 397, 565.5k
Plan C
First installment: N 698, 782 (before or on the first day of school in September 2023)
Second installment: N 349, 391.75k (November 2023)
Third Installment: N 349, 391.75k (January 2024)
(The same fees are applicable in the first three months of the 2nd semester)
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?
Download Two MSC Transcript Request Form
Download Academic Referee Form (Kindly provide one academic referee and one professional referee)