UNIJOS MA in Film Culture & Archiving Admission 2022/2023

The School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), in collaboration with the National Film Institute (NFI) / Nigerian Film Corporation and partner German institutions (Goethe Universität Frankfurt, Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum, and Arsenal Institut für Film und Videokunst Berlin), is inviting applications for its pioneering 24-month Master of Arts (M.A.) in Film Culture and Archiving Studies in the Department of Theatre and Film Arts.

Admission Eligibility Requirements

1. A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Film Arts or Theatre & Film Arts from the National Film Institute, University of Jos, or any other accredited university.
2. Alternatively, a B.Sc., B.A., or HND in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Arts/Humanities, or Natural Sciences.
3. A minimum of Second Class Lower Division (2.2) or HND (Lower Credit) with a CGPA of not less than 2.40. Candidates with a Third Class or HND below Lower Credit must also hold a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in a film-related course and possess at least 5 years of post-graduation industry experience.
4. Applicants without a background in Theatre or Film will audit preliminary undergraduate courses.
5. Basic O'Level requirement including a credit pass in English Language.

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Create an Account: Visit portal.unijos.edu.ng, click on FORMS APPLICATION, select Masters Programme, fill in the registration form using a valid email and phone number, and click the activation link sent to your email.
2. Pay Application Charge: Log in at portal.unijos.edu.ng, click on Application Charge → Pay Application Charges → SELECT PAYMENT, complete your payment via card or bank branch, and print your receipt.
3. Complete Bio-Data & Referee Forms: Log back in, click My Profile → Add/Edit Bio-Data, fill all tabs (bio-data, result, sponsor, next of kin, passport, and signature), and enter valid email addresses and phone numbers for your referees (referee forms are sent electronically). Click Submit and print your completed form.

Submission Deadline and Enquiries

• Application Closing Date: Return your completed printed application form along with an application letter (containing your email and phone number) to the institute on or before Monday, 5th December 2022.
• Notification of Shortlisted Candidates: Monday, 12th December 2022 via SMS and email.
• Contact Details: Call 08033015693 (UNIJOS) or 08034834404 (NFI), or email Filmcult@unijos.edu.ng.