B.Sc. Broadcasting

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The B.Sc. Broadcasting programme prepares you to understand, create, and manage content for radio, television, online streaming platforms, and emerging digital broadcast technologies. You will explore how broadcast media inform, educate, entertain, and shape public opinion, while developing the technical, creative, and ethical skills required for professional broadcasting practice.

Throughout your studies, you will learn how messages are produced, recorded, edited, transmitted, and regulated across different broadcast formats. You will also engage with news reporting, programme presentation, voice training, media performance, scriptwriting, sound and video production, and broadcast management. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped to operate competently in Nigeria’s dynamic media environment and the global broadcasting industry.

Course Overview

The B.Sc. Broadcasting programme gives you a comprehensive foundation in traditional and digital broadcast communication. You will study both the theory and practice of radio, television, and online broadcasting, learning how to conceptualise, plan, produce, and distribute broadcast content that meets professional and ethical standards.

Key areas of study include:

  1. Broadcast writing and programme production
  2. Radio and television presentation techniques
  3. News reporting and media performance
  4. Digital broadcasting and online streaming
  5. Sound recording and audio engineering
  6. Camera operation and video editing
  7. Broadcast management and regulation
  8. Documentary and feature production
  9. Audience research and media analysis

The programme duration is four years for UTME entrants and three years for Direct Entry students.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum is drawn from the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) of the National Universities Commission (NUC). It provides a strong foundation in communication, media theory, and hands-on broadcasting skills, integrating coursework, studio practice, fieldwork, and research.

This stage introduces you to the foundations of communication and the media environment:

  1. Introduction to Communication
  2. Introduction to Media Studies
  3. Writing for the Media
  4. Fundamentals of Broadcasting
  5. Communication in English
  6. Nigerian Peoples and Culture
  7. Logic and Philosophy
  8. Introduction to Computer Applications

These courses prepare you to understand media systems and develop essential communication skills.

You begin exploring radio, television, and digital broadcasting in greater depth:

  1. Radio Production
  2. Television Production
  3. Media Systems and Society
  4. Fundamentals of Scriptwriting
  5. Communication Research Methods I
  6. Media Aesthetics and Visual Communication
  7. Performance and Presentation Skills
  8. Sound Design and Audio Production

This level strengthens your technical capability and understanding of broadcast structures.

You advance into specialised broadcast content creation and management:

  1. Advanced Radio Production
  2. Advanced Television Production
  3. Digital Broadcasting and Online Media
  4. Broadcast Journalism
  5. Documentary Production
  6. Communication Research Methods II
  7. Broadcast Editorial and Programming
  8. Media Audience Analysis

The focus here is on professional-level production, critical analysis, and digital broadcast technologies.

Your final year consolidates expertise and prepares you for industry practice:

  1. Broadcast Management and Regulation
  2. Advanced Broadcast Presentation
  3. Media Entrepreneurship
  4. Investigative Broadcast Reporting
  5. Digital Streaming and Content Distribution
  6. Seminar in Broadcasting
  7. Project/Dissertation

This final stage includes a substantial research project that integrates theory, production, and analytical skills.

Entry Requirements

1. UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)

  1. A minimum of five credit passes at O-Level in subjects relevant to communication and media studies, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  2. A satisfactory score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with English Language and other relevant subjects in Communication, Arts, or Social Sciences.
  3. Successful participation in the Post-UTME screening.
  4. Your O-Level combination should demonstrate proficiency in language and humanities, as these support broadcast presentation, writing, and production skills.

Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)

  1. At least five O-Level credits, including English Language.
  2. Two A-Level passes in relevant subjects such as Literature, Government, or other Arts/Social Science subjects.
  3. OR a National Diploma (ND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), or equivalent qualification in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Theatre Arts, or related fields with at least Upper Credit or Merit.

Why study at OOU?

Studying Broadcasting at Olabisi Onabanjo University gives you the technical competence, creative versatility, and professional orientation required to excel in today’s multimedia landscape. You will benefit from:

  1. A curriculum aligned with modern broadcasting practice, covering radio, television, digital streaming, sound engineering, and visual production.
  2. Experienced lecturers and industry practitioners who guide you through practical studio work, field reporting, and performance training.
  3. Hands-on studio experience through radio and television production labs, editing suites, and multimedia workshops.
  4. Exposure to digital broadcasting platforms, including podcasting, live-streaming, online radio, and video-on-demand systems.
  5. Training in professional ethics and regulatory standards, ensuring you operate responsibly within the Nigerian and global media environment.
  6. Opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with students in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Theatre Arts, and Film Studies.

A strong foundation for postgraduate studies in Broadcasting, Film Studies, Digital Media, Journalism, Communication Studies, and related fields.

Research Project

In your final year, you will complete a research project that showcases your ability to investigate broadcasting concepts, analyse media content, or develop broadcast productions grounded in academic inquiry.

Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will:

  1. Select a topic related to radio, television, digital broadcasting, audience behaviour, sound production, or media regulation.
  2. Conduct empirical or theoretical research using appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods.
  3. Produce a written dissertation or integrate your research with a practical broadcast production, where applicable.
  4. Present your findings in a structured, academically sound format that demonstrates your creative and analytical competence.

This project strengthens your research capability and deepens your understanding of contemporary broadcasting issues and practices.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting, you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University. These standards ensure that you graduate with the professional, technical, and ethical competence expected in the broadcasting industry.

Academic Requirements

  1. Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses required in the programme.
  2. Earn the minimum credit load for graduation:
    1. 120 credit units for UTME entrants
    2. 90 credit units for Direct Entry students
  3. Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00.
  4. Complete and defend your final-year research project.

These requirements confirm your readiness for professional broadcasting practice and advanced media studies.

Grading and Degree Classification

Your final classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:

Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Sc. (Hons) Broadcasting, a qualification recognised for its relevance to radio, television, digital media, and the wider communication industry.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Broadcasting opens diverse career pathways in Nigeria’s growing media and digital content industries. Your training equips you to create, analyse, manage, and deliver broadcast content across platforms.

You may pursue roles such as:

  1. Radio or Television Presenter
  2. Broadcast Journalist
  3. News Reporter or Correspondent
  4. Programme Producer
  5. Sound Engineer
  6. Camera Operator
  7. Video Editor
  8. Continuity Announcer
  9. Digital Content Creator
  10. Documentary Producer
  11. Media Researcher
  12. Studio Manager
  13. Broadcast Programmer
  14. Production Assistant
  15. Podcast Producer
  16. On-Air Personality (OAP)

You may work in:

  1. Radio and television stations
  2. Online broadcast platforms
  3. Government and private media organisations
  4. Advertising and creative agencies
  5. Film, documentary, and multimedia production houses
  6. Digital content companies
  7. Public information and communication units
  8. NGOs and advocacy organisations
  9. Corporate communication departments

The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in Broadcasting, Film Studies, Journalism, Digital Media, Mass Communication, and related fields.

How to Apply?

UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)

  1. Select Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first-choice institution and choose Broadcasting as your preferred course.
  2. Sit for the UTME with English Language and other approved subjects in Communication, Arts, or Social Sciences.
  3. Possess at least five O-level credits, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  4. Participate in the OOU Post-UTME screening exercise and meet the departmental cut-off.

Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)

  1. Hold two A-Level passes in relevant subjects OR possess an ND, NCE, or equivalent qualification in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Theatre Arts, or related fields with at least Upper Credit or Merit.
  2. Have the required O-level credits, including English Language.
  3. Upload your transcripts and supporting documents via the OOU Undergraduate Admissions Portal.

Course Coordinator

The B.Sc. Broadcasting programme is overseen by a team of committed academics and experienced media professionals within the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences.

The current programme coordinator is:

Dr [Full Name]

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Course Overview

  1. Next Admission Process
  2. Current Academic Year
  3. Associated programmes = Undergraduate
  4. Course Duration = 4 Years
  5. Degree = Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  6. Department = Mass Communication
  7. Course Type = Full Time
  8. Course Delivery = On campus
  9. Location = Faculty of Social Science, Main Campus
  10. Scholarship opportunities