20 CURRENT MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH TOPICS IN 2026

FOR FIRST DEGREE PROJECTS (B.Sc./B.A.) AND POSTGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS (M.Sc./M.A.)
The following topics are structured in professional academic research formats, with identifiable research variables, target populations, geographical scope and researchable communication problems. They are suitable for Mass Communication departments in Nigerian universities and other higher institutions.

The topics are divided into two categories according to academic level and expected research depth.

PART A: FIRST DEGREE RESEARCH PROJECTS (B.Sc./B.A.)
10 Undergraduate Topics

1. Social Media and Political Communication
Influence of Social Media Campaigns on the Political Awareness and Voting Behaviour of Undergraduate Students in Enugu State.

2. Television Broadcasting and Public Opinion
An Assessment of the Influence of Television News Coverage on Public Perception of Government Policies in Nigeria.

3. Digital Journalism and Credibility
The Influence of Online News Platforms on the Credibility of News Consumption among University Students in Enugu State.

4. Advertising and Consumer Behaviour
The Impact of Social Media Advertising on Consumer Purchase Decisions among Young Adults in Enugu Metropolis.

5. Radio Broadcasting and Rural Development
The Role of Community Radio Broadcasting in Promoting Agricultural Awareness among Rural Dwellers in Enugu State.

6. Journalism and Investigative Reporting
An Assessment of the Challenges Facing Investigative Journalism in Nigeria’s Contemporary Media Environment.

7. Public Relations and Corporate Image
The Influence of Public Relations Strategies on the Corporate Image of Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria.

8. Social Media and Youth Behaviour
Influence of TikTok Content on the Lifestyle, Attitudes and Behaviour of Undergraduate Students in Selected Nigerian Universities.

9. Media and Health Communication
The Role of Social Media in Creating Awareness of Mental Health Issues among Young People in Enugu State.

10. Media Ethics and Professionalism
An Assessment of the Influence of Ethical Standards on Journalistic Practice and Public Trust in Nigerian News Media.

PART B: POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH TOPICS (M.Sc./M.A.)
10 Postgraduate Topics

These topics are designed for more advanced investigations, requiring stronger theoretical frameworks, deeper literature reviews, more sophisticated research methodologies and, where appropriate, comparative or mixed-methods approaches.

11. Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in News Production and Its Implications for Journalistic Credibility, Professional Ethics and Editorial Independence in Nigeria.

12. Digital Media, Political Propaganda and Democracy
Social Media Political Propaganda and Its Implications for Democratic Participation and Electoral Integrity in Nigeria: A Study of Digital Political Communication.

13. Media Ownership and Editorial Independence
Media Ownership Patterns, Political Economy and Editorial Independence in Nigeria: An Assessment of the Influence of Ownership Structures on News Content.

14. Digital Journalism and Audience Trust
The Changing Dynamics of News Credibility in the Digital Era: An Examination of Audience Trust in Traditional Media and Digital-First News Platforms in Nigeria.

15. Strategic Communication and Crisis Management
Strategic Communication and Organisational Reputation Management in the Digital Age: An Evaluation of Crisis Communication Strategies among Selected Nigerian Public Institutions.

16. Misinformation, Disinformation and National Security
The Role of Digital Media in the Dissemination of Misinformation and Its Implications for National Security and Social Cohesion in Nigeria.

17. Development Communication and Social Transformation
The Effectiveness of Development Communication Strategies in Promoting Sustainable Social and Behavioural Change in Rural Communities in South-East Nigeria.

18. Digital Advertising and Consumer Psychology
Algorithmic Advertising, Personalised Digital Marketing and Consumer Behaviour: An Investigation of Data-Driven Advertising Practices and Consumer Privacy in Nigeria.

19. Artificial Intelligence, Media Ethics and Professional Practice
Ethical Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Journalism: A Study of Professional Standards, Accountability and Public Trust in Nigerian Newsrooms.

20. Social Media Influencers and the Transformation of Mass Communication
The Growing Influence of Digital Content Creators on Media Agenda-Setting, Public Opinion Formation and Traditional Journalism in Nigeria.

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