PhD in Mass Communication at Babcock University

• Mass Communication and Media Studies

Prospective candidates for admission into the Ph.D programme in Mass Communication are required to have a Master’s degree in Mass Communication with at least 60% pass (4.00 on a 5-point scale). Candidates are required to submit official transcripts for verification.

a.  Candidates with a CGPA of between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 5-point scale or between 55 -59% in the Master’s degree in Mass Communication, may be admitted into the PhD programme on the condition that they successfully complete a minimum of 16 credit units of remedial courses at Master’s level coursework in Mass Communication at Babcock University with a CGPA of not less than 4.00 on a 5-point scale before commencing any coursework in the PhD in Mass Communication programme.

b. Candidates with a CGPA of between 3.00 and 3.49 on a 5-point scale or 50 -54% at the Master’s level shall be admitted into the MPhil Programme which shall run for 2 years (4 semesters). In the first year, the MPhil candidate will be expected to complete the first year (2 semesters) of PhD coursework. In the second year, the MPhil candidate will complete the MPhil program, with a supervised MPhil thesis. The MPhil must be completed with a minimum of 60% for the candidate to be eligible for regular admission into the PhD in Mass Communication. After the successful completion of all requirements for the MPhil, the candidate may directly proceed to the second year of the PhD programme. However, credits in the MPhil years will not count for the last two years of the PhD.

An MPhil in Mass Communication from Babcock University, with a minimum proficiency level of 60%, will count for the first year of the PhD programme, with the student commencing with the activities of the 2nd year of the PhD programme of studies. If the student has an MPhil in Mass Communication from any other institution, with a minimum proficiency level of 60%, the student will commence with the first year of the PhD programme of studies.

c.   The candidates must have satisfied:

     -   The Department in a selection process, and

     -    All other admission requirements of the College of Postgraduate Studies.

Note: Much as professional experience could be an added advantage in the admission selection process based on the departmental postgraduate Board’s assessment, no amount of professional experience may be counted to waive a deficiency in the program requirement.

After completion and submission of your Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)/Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) FORM

Step 1: VISIT https://applications2.babcock.edu.ng/babcock/ to start the application process.

Click on "Click to start application" button to create login details with a valid email address and telephone number to obtain your Password Admission Application

Step 2:  Log-in with your Username as your email address and Password as sent to the email address supplied in step 1.

To login click on the "Click to start application" button and then select Login here

Step 3: Filling the form:

• Click to fill Form. Make sure you fill all information requested for.
• Click button to save form if you have filled every information.
• Upload your Passport Photograph according to the specified size, and JPG or PNG format.
• Select Screening Centre and Date of Screening.

Payments: Take the APPLICATION ID to the bank (Wema, Diamond, GTB, FirstBank, UBA). Tell the Teller you are paying for Babcock Application Fees via eTranzact platform. The fee is ₦2,000.00. Service charge is ₦350.00. Total ₦2,350.00.

You can now pay online as well

Step 4: Once payment is done, then log in to the application system and Click Submit.

Step 5: Follow all instructions on the left menu, and be sure you print your completed Application Form