The Department of Development Communication focuses on how communication strategies can support social transformation, civic participation, and policy influence. Students gain skills in designing communication interventions for development projects, NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations.
Key areas of study include:
Principles of Development Communication
Communication for Health, Agriculture, and Education
Community Mobilization and Grassroots Campaigns
Policy Advocacy and Public Affairs Communication
Media for Social Change
Participatory Communication Strategies
Monitoring & Evaluation of Development Campaigns
ICTs and Digital Tools for Development
The department emphasizes practical, project-based learning, with opportunities for fieldwork, internships, and collaborations with NGOs, government agencies, and development partners.
Undergraduate Admission
Five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three other relevant subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB), obtained in not more than two sittings.
A satisfactory UTME score in subjects relevant to communication and social sciences.
Direct Entry candidates must hold two A-Level passes, OND, NCE, or equivalent qualifications acceptable to TIUC.
Awaiting result candidates are welcome to apply, with conditional admission until results are verified.
Postgraduate Admission
A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Submission of official transcripts and references.
For M.Sc.: Applicants with backgrounds in other fields may be considered if they have relevant work/volunteer experience in development communication.
For Ph.D.: A Master’s degree with at least 3.5/5.0 CGPA in development communication, communication studies, or related fields, plus a research proposal.
Graduates of the Department of Development Communication can build careers in:
Development Agencies (local and international NGOs)
Government Ministries and Policy Units
Public Health Communication & Advocacy
Agricultural and Rural Development Projects
Environmental and Climate Change Campaigns
International Organizations (UN, AU, ECOWAS, etc.)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Units
Research, Teaching, and Consultancy in Development Communication
TIUC graduates from this department will be well-positioned to serve as change agents, community mobilizers, and communication strategists, addressing Africa’s most pressing development challenges.
2025/26 Annual Tuition
To be updated soon
Course Duration
Full Time: 4-year average
Visit our admissions page for full application details.
E-mail: admissions@tiuc.edu.ng
Email: devcomm@tiuc.edu.ng
“Welcome to the Department of Development Communication at TIUC.
Communication is central to human progress, and development communication plays a vital role in addressing challenges facing communities and nations.
Our mission is to train students who can create impactful campaigns, mobilize people, and influence policies for sustainable development.
With a blend of theory, research, and field practice, our department prepares graduates to become advocates of change, skilled in using communication for public good.
I invite you to join us in building a better society through purposeful communication.”
Head of Department,
