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ADMISSIONS INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2013/2014
SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full-time,part-time and sandwich postgraduate programmes in various Faculties, Institutes and Centres for the 2013/2014 session. Candidates on full-time employment are not eligible to apply for full-time studies. The available higher degree and postgraduate diploma programmes are indicated below.

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1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Agricultural
Economics, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science, Crop Science, Food Science &
Technology, Soil Science, Home Science, Nutrition & Dietetics. The Department of
Animal Science offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry; Animal
Production; and Physiology of Reproduction, Growth and Lactation. The Department of
Food Science & Technology offers the following areas of specialization: Food Chemistry
and Analysis; Animal Products Technology; Fruits and Vegetable Processing
Technology; Cereals, Pulses, Legumes and Tuber Processing Technology; Quality
Control and Assurance; Food Biotechnology, and Food Engineering and Processing. The
following areas of specialization are offered in the Department of Soil Science: Soil
Genesis; Survey and Classification; Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy; Soil Biology and
Biochemistry; Soil Fertility Management; Soil Physics and Conservation; and
Environmental Impact Assessment and Land Evaluation. Department of Agricultural
Economics offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. with the following options: Farm Management &
Production Economics; Agricultural Marketing & Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance &
Project Analysis; Agricultural Cooperatives, Resources & Environmental Economics.
PGD is offered by the Departments of Agricultural Economics, Food Science &
Technology, Crop Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension, and Soil Science.
2. FACULTY OF ARTS
PGD, M.A. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Foreign
Languages & Literatures, Mass Communication, and Theatre & Film Studies.
Departments of Foreign Languages & Literatures has the following programme areas:
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT); M.A. programme in French, German, Oral
Literature, Comparative Literature and Translation; and Ph.D. programme in French,
German, Oral literature and Translation. Department of Archaeology and Tourism offers
M.A. and Ph.D. programmes in Polaeolithic Studies, Iron Age Archaeology, Origins of
Food Production and Urbanization, Cultural Resource Management (Museum or Tourism
Option), while the Department of Fine and Applied Arts offers M.A. and Ph.D. in Art
History and Art Education as well as MFA in the areas of Textiles, Sculpture, Painting,
Ceramics, Visual Communication Design, and Printmaking. Department of English and
Literary Studies offers PGD, M.A. and Ph.D. programmes in English as a Second
Language (ESL), English Language, Literature, Comparative Studies & Literature.
Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages offers the following areas
of specialization: M.A. in Linguistics, African Languages, Literature in African
Languages, Translation and Interpreting and Ph.D. in Linguistics, African Languages and
Literature. Department of Theatre and Film Studies offers M.A. and Ph.D. in History of
Drama and Theatre; Dramatic Theory and Criticism; African Drama and Theatre; Acting
and Directing; Playwriting. Department of Music offers M.Mus, M.A. and Ph.D. in
African Music Industry Ensemble/Theatre Directing & Management, Music Education &
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Research, Composition & Musical Instruments Technology. University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, Aba Campus also offers PGD programme in Nigerian Languages Education
(Conversion programme). The Department of History & International Studies has no
facilities for postgraduate programmes in all areas for the 2013/2014 session.
3. FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Biochemistry,
Plant Science & Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Zoology. The Department of
Zoology offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physiology, Parasitology, Entomology, Fisheries
Biology & Hydrobiology. Department of Biochemistry offers the following options:
Vertebrate Biochemistry; Plant Biochemistry; Enzymology & Protein Chemistry as
related to food production, Biomedicine Proteomics and Biotechnology; Molecular
Biology; Pharmacological Industrial Biochemistry; Medical Biochemistry; Lipids and
Lipoproteins; Biophysical Chemistry, Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology;
Nutrition and Food Sciences; Biochemistry of the Soil; Biochemical Aspects of disease
and Bases for Chemistry including African Traditional Medicine; and Human
Biochemical Genetics (particularly for the West African sub-region). PGD in Brewing
Science and Technology is offered by the Department of Micobiology. Department of
Plant Science & Biotechnology offers the following stress areas: Plant Anatomy,
Taxonomy/Biosystematic, Embryology of Angiosperms, Ecology/Palaecology,
Genetics/Cytology, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Physiology/Tissue Culture,
Algology/Bryology.
4. FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PGD, MBA, M.Sc. & Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of
Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Management and Marketing. Candidates with Higher
National Diploma (HND) Upper Credit or its equivalent or those whose first degrees are
in fields other than Business Administration, with minimum of good third class honors
are eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration. Candidates may
apply for Regular MBA programme as well as for programmes leading to M.Sc. & Ph.D.
(Public Relations) in the Department of Marketing.
5. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
M.Ed. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Adult Education
& Extra Mural Studies, Educational Foundations, Arts Education, Science Education,
Health and Physical Education (Health Education and Physical Education & Recreation
options), Social Science Education and Vocational Teacher Education. The Department
of Educational Foundations offers M.Ed. and Ph.D. in the following areas: Childhood
Education, Educational Psychology, Guidance & Counselling, History of Education,
Philosophy of Education, Sociology of Education, and Special Education. The
Department of Educational Foundations has no facilities for postgraduate programmes in
the area of Educational Administration & Planning and no facilities for Sandwich
Master’s in all areas this academic year. Department of Library and Information Science
offers MLS and Ph.D. Department of Adult Education & Extra Mural Studies offers
M.Ed. and Ph.D. with the following options: Administration, Community Development,
Extension & Distance Education. Department of Science Education offers M.Ed. & Ph.D.
with the following options: Educational Research Methodology; Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology; etc. and Measurement & Evaluation. Department of Arts Education
offers M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies; Language Education; Educational
Technology; Comparative & International Education; Music Education; and Fine &
Applied Arts Education. Department of Social Science Education offers M.Ed. and
Ph.D. programmes in Economics Education, Political Science Education, Population &
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Family Life Education, Geography & Environmental Education, and Social Studies
Education. Department of Vocational Teacher Education offers M.Ed. and Ph.D. in
Agricultural Education, Computer Education, Home Economics Education, and Industrial
Technical Education. The Department of Vocational Teacher Education also offers Ph.D.
in Business Education but currently has no facilities for M.Ed. programme in that area.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), in Library & Information Science (PGDL)
and in Technical Education (PGDTE) programmes are all domiciled in the Faculty of
Education.
6. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
M.Eng. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Agricultural and
Bioresources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics
Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Currently, the Department of Electronics
Engineering has no facilities in the area of Control Systems. The Department of Civil
Engineering offers M.Eng. and Ph.D. degree programmes in the following areas:
Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Soil Mechanics & Foundation
Engineering, Materials & Construction, and Highway Engineering. Department of
Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering offers M.Eng. & Ph.D. degree programmes in
the following areas: Farm Power and Machinery, Soil Water Engineering, Agricultural
Products Processing & Storage, Farm Structures & Environmental Control. The
Departments of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering offer PGD programmes.
7. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of
Architecture, Geoinformatics and Surveying while MURP and Ph.D. are offered in the
Department of Urban & Regional Planning. Department of Estate Management offers
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes only.
8. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Medical
Rehabilitation, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Radiography &
Radiological Sciences, Health Administration & Management in the following areas:
Medical Imaging; Radiation/Environmental Protection; Radiation Therapy & Oncology;
Radiology Administration & Management; and Radiological Education. Department of
Health Administration & Management offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in the areas
of Health Economics and Management and Policy. The Departments of Medical
Laboratory Science and Health Administration & Management also offer PGD
programmes.
9. FACULTY OF LAW
LL.M. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered in the Departments of Public & Private
Law, Property and Commercial Law and International Law & Jurisprudence. Programme
areas available in the faculty are: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, Comparative
Constitutional Law, Comparative Company Law, Comparative Criminal Law, Law of
Commercial Transactions, International Human Rights Law, Energy & Natural
Resources Law, Law of Commercial Arbitration, Sentencing & Treatment of Offenders,
Law of Marine Insurance, and Law & Medicine.
10. FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Anatomy,
Medical Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, and Human Physiology; while
MPH and MCH are offered by the Department of Community Medicine. Department of
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Pharmacology & Therapeutics offers M.Sc. and DMSC degree programmes.
Department of Medicine offers M.D. and M.S. degree programmes.
11. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
M.Pharm./M.Sc. (as applicable), Pharm.D. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by
the Departments of Pharmaceutical Technology & Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical
Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology & Toxicology, and Pharmaceutics while
M.Pharm. & Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Department of Clinical
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Management with the following areas of specialization:
Pharmaceutical Services, Pharmacotherapy of various units, Ambulatory Care/Adult
Medicine, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Hospital Pharmacy, Social Pharmacy/Behavioural
Pharmacy, Paediatric Pharmacy, Hematology, Pharmacy Management, and Infectious
Diseases.
12. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Pure & Industrial
Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Physics &
Astronomy. The Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry offers the following
options: Inorganic, Physical, Organic, Analytical, Fossil Fuel, Polymer, and Industrial
Chemistry. The Department of Statistics offers the following options: Stochastic & Time
Series Modeling, Inferential Statistics, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Operations
Research, and Sample Survey Theory & Methods/Applied Statistics. Department of
Physics & Astronomy offers the following: Solid Earth Geophysics, Astrophysics,
Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Solar Energy Physics, Atmospheric
Physics, and Medical Physics.
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PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Economics,
Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology, and Social Work &
Community Development. M.A. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the
Departments of Philosophy, and Religion & Cultural Studies. MPA, M.Sc., DPA &
Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Department of Public Administration &
Local Government. Department of Psychology offers M.Sc. & Ph.D. degree programmes
in Experimental Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology,
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, School Psychology, and
Counselling Psychology. Department of Sociology/Anthropology offers M.Sc. and Ph.D.
degree programmes in Industrial Relations, Industrial Sociology, Medical
Sociology/Anthropology, Social Development Studies, Criminology, Conflict and
Change, Population Studies, Women Studies, Ethnographic Studies, and Culture and
Technology. Department of Social Work offers M.Sc. degree programmes in Social
Work Intervention, Social Work Ethics & Values, and Community Development.
Department of Political Science offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Political
Theory, Public Administration, Comparative Politics, International Relations and
Political Economy. The Departments of Religion & Cultural Studies, and Philosophy do
not offer PGD programmes.
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M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Veterinary
Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Parasitology & Pharmacology, Veterinary
Surgery & Radiology, and Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology. Department of
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology offers the following: M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree
programmes in Veterinary Surgery, and Ph.D. degree programmes in Radiology &
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Anaesthesiology. Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
offers MVPH and MPVM degree programmes. The Faculty offers MVM degree
programmes in Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology,
Veterinary Obstetrics & Reproduction Diseases, and Veterinary Public Health &
Zoonosis Diseases. M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Veterinary Helminthology,
Protozoology and Rickettsiology, Entomology and Acearology, Parasite Immunology &
Parasite Zoonesis are offered by the Department of Veterinary Parasitology &
Entomology. M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Veterinary Biochemistry,
Veterinary Physiology, and Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology are also offered by
the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
NOTES: Where applicable, candidates will be expected to specialize in one of the fields
of study within the Department (see also the current UNN PG Prospectus). There are no
special areas within some departments such as Architecture, Library & Information
Science, and Mass Communication.
INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
PGD, M.Sc. & Ph.D. degree programmes in Development Studies are offered by the
Institute for Development Studies.
INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES
PGD, M.A./M.Sc. & Ph.D. degree programmes in African Studies are offered by the
Institute of African Studies.
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Centre for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC) offers PGD, M.Sc.,
MDRM and Ph.D. degree programmes in Environmental Management & Control, and
Disaster Risk Management.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS,
POLICY AND INNOVATION (CCEPI)
Available programmes in Climate Change are:
PGD in Cimate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation;
M.Sc. in Cimate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation;
Ph.D. in Cimate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation; and
M.Sc./Ph.D. in Cimate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation
Presently, the PGD and degree programmes in Climate Change are based in the
Department of Geography, Faculty of the Social Sciences.
GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities.
ii) Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND or its equivalent in
relevant areas (for programmes in the Faculties of Agriculture and
Business Administration; the Departments of Political Science, Public
Administration & Local Government, and Vocational Teacher Education;
for Postgraduate Diploma in Electoral Administration Programme and
Public Administration & Local Government; and the Department of
Vocational Teacher Education). Qualifications such as AIB, ACCA,
ACMA, ICAN, BEEC, CPA, etc, may also be considered for admission.
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Candidates with professional qualifications including HND must have
obtained 5 credits in WASC or GCE O/L including English and
Mathematics for admission into degree programmes in Business
Administration. For Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture as well as
Geoinformatics and Surveying, in particular, candidates with third class
honours degrees in their respective disciplines are also eligible. For
Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics & Surveying, in particular,
candidates with third class honours degrees in Geography, Geology and
other Physical Sciences, as well as HND (Upper Credit) level passes in
related fields, are also eligible.
ii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are
acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies, and Senate
of the University may also be considered for Admission.
Please note that in all cases, candidates should possess the minimum entry
requirements for admission into the first degree programmes in their areas
of interest for postgraduate studies. For the PGD in Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, and Architecture, only candidates with
University degrees in relevant areas need apply.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission:
(i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized universities
who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines with at
least a good second class honours;
(ii) Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the University of
Nigeria with at least credit level passes;
(iii) Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but have scores of 50% or
above;
(iv) For M.Ed. degree programmes, candidates with at least a good second
class single honours degree in teaching subjects plus at least a merit level
pass at Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or those who hold a third class
honours degree in Education or a single honours degree in teaching
subjects with at least 5 years postgraduate teaching experience, plus
Postgraduate Diploma in Education passed at Merit level or above;
(v) For MPA degree programme, candidates should, in addition to (i) and (ii)
above, be serving administrative/managerial staff in the Public or Private
sector with at least two years post-qualification cognate experience;
(vi) Holders of professional Fellowship qualifications such a FIMLT, FNILT,
NIPR, or their equivalents obtained through examination. However,
candidates with the professional certificates listed above must have
worked as Senior Technologist(s) or in equivalent position(s) for at least
three years;
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(vii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which
are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Nigeria.
DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D.) PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for the Doctorate Degree admission:
(a) Candidates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized Universities who
have obtained the Master’s degree appropriate for the proposed areas of study
with a minimum of 3.50 grade point average on a 5-point scale, 3.00 point on a 4-
point scale or ‘B’ 60% average provided that satisfactory research work formed
part of the Master’s degree programme.
(b) Demonstrated evidence of completed academic research will be an advantage.
MASTER’S/Ph.D. DEGREE PROGRAMME
(a) A candidate with first class honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized
University may be admitted into a Master’s/Ph.D. degree programme.
(b) A candidate with Master’s degree from the University of Nigeria or other
recognized University with a grade point average of 3.50 on 5-point scale or
3.00 on 4-point scale shall qualify for the Master’s/Ph.D. or Ph.D., i.e. 60%
score.
CEMAC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The following may qualify for admission:
1. Postgraduate Diploma Programme
(a) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who
have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass. Such candidates
should have a minimum of five credits in WASC or GCE or NECO including
at least one science subject and a pass in Mathematics.
(b) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized institutions,
with a minimum of Upper Credit level pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
Candidates with HND should have obtained a minimum of 5 credits in WASC
or GCE O/L or NECO, including English Language and at least one science
subject and a pass in Mathematics.
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Environmental Management and
Control
(a) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who
have obtained the approved degree, with a minimum of second class honours
division or its equivalent in any of the relevant disciplines.
(b) Candidates with university honours degree who also hold the PGD in
Environmental Management and Control of the University of Nigeria or other
recognized Universities with a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or
3.00 on a 4-point scale is required.
3. Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Programme in Environmental Management
and Control
Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who have
obtained the degree of M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Control or its
equivalent under a mode of study in which research accounts for at least 2/3 of the
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total credit units and coursework accounts for at most 1/3. A minimum GPA of
3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale is required.
4. M.Sc./Ph.D. Programme in Environmental Management & Control
Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who have
obtained the degree of M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Control or its
equivalent without the 2/3 research content and whose GPA is at least 3.50 on a 5-
point scale or 3.00 on 4-point scale. Such candidates will be required to enroll for
the M.Sc./Ph.D. to enable them make up for their research deficiency. The
candidate so admitted will be required to write an examinable dissertation during
the first two semesters of his/her study and obtain at least a grade of “B” before
proceeding to the Ph.D. programme.
5. MDRM (Master’s in Disaster Risk Management)
The following may qualify for admission into the Master’s Degree in Disaster
Risk Management (MDRM):
a. Graduate of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities
who have obtained an approved Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of
second class honours or its equivalent in any of the relevant
disciplines;
b. Candidates with University degree who also hold the PGD in Disaster
Risk Management or Environmental Management & Control, or
equivalent qualifications, of the University of Nigeria or other
recognized Universities with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point
scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale;
c. Candidates who possess HND in related disciplines with at least Credit
level pass from recognized institutions and at least a Credit level pass
in PGD in Disaster Risk Management or Environmental Management
& Control of the University of Nigeria in the relevant areas; and
d. Such candidates must in addition satisfy the basic and higher degree
requirements for admission into the University of Nigeria.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN
CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS, POLICY AND INNOVATION (CCEPI)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for postgraduate diploma admission:
i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities;
ii) Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND;
iii) Candidates with the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of third class
honours;
iv) Please note that in all cases candidates must have obtained 5 credits in
WASC or GCE or NECO including English and Mathematics.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission:
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(i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized
Universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in relevant
disciplines with at least a good second class honours;
(ii) Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change Economics,
Policy and Innovation of the University of Nigeria or awarded by other
recognized institution with at least Upper Credit level passes;
(iii) Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but have scores of 50% or
above;
(iv) Please note that in all cases, candidates must have obtained 5 credits in
WASC or GCE or NECO including English and Mathematics;
(v) Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which
are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Nigeria.
DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D.) PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission:
(a) Candidates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized Universities
who have obtained the Master’s degree in Climate Change Economics,
Policy and Innovation with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 grade point average
on a 5-point scale, 3.00 grade point average on a 4-point scale or ‘B’ 60%
average provided that satisfactory research work formed part of the
Master’s degree programme;
(b) Demonstrated evidence of completed academic research will be an
advantage.
MASTER’S/Ph.D. PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for Master’s/Ph.D. admission:
(a) A candidate with first class honours from a recognized University may be
admitted into a Master’s/Ph.D. programme;
(b) A candidate with Master’s degree from a recognized University with a grade
point average of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale, i.e. 60%.
SANDWICH POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1. M. Ed. (Sandwich) programmes in the Faculty of Education are in the following
departments:
Departments of Adult Education, Arts Education, Science Education, Health and
Physical Education (Health Education and Physical Education & Recreation
options), Social Science Education and Vocational Teacher Education. MLS
degree programme is offered in the Department of Library & Information
Science. Note that the Department of Educational Foundations presently has no
facilities for Sandwich postgraduate programmes in all areas. Also the
Department of Vocational Teacher Education has no facilities for Sandwich
postgraduate programmes in the area of Business Education.
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Please note that Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Postgraduate
Diploma in Vocational Teacher Education (PGDTE) and Postgraduate Diploma in
Library & Information Science (PGDL), all under the Sandwich programmes, are
based in the Institute of Education.
DURATION OF COURSES
(a) Postgraduate Diploma (Regular) – Two Semesters.
(b) Postgraduate Diploma (Sandwich) – Three Long Vacations.
(c) Master’s degree (Regular) – Twelve Months for full-time and Three Semesters for
part-time.
(d) M.Ed., M.A. degrees (Sandwich) - Three Long Vacations.
(e) Ph.D. degree - Two Calendar Years (minimum) and Five Calendar Years
(maximum) for full-time; Three Calendar Years (minimum) and Six Calendar
Years (maximum) for part-time (Ph.D. is not run as a Sandwich programme).
Candidates are expected to complete their programme at the minimum duration
but not to exceed the maximum..
REGISTRATION
For Regular/Sandwich programmes, Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s
applicants/candidates are considered for admission once in a session, while Doctorate
degree candidates are considered for admission twice in an academic session and
therefore may register at the beginning of the first or second semester immediately
following their admissions. Candidates admitted for Sandwich programmes are expected
to register not later than two weeks from the commencement of the Sandwich
period/session.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Forms can be obtained ONLINE on payment of a non-refundable fee of
N20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira only) made payable to “The University of Nigeria
Postgraduate School Fees Account, at any bank within the country using the E-tranzact
platform.
Applicants should log onto http://portal.unn.edu.ng and click on “Applications”, and
follow the procedure. The current postgraduate studies prospectus is also available at the
office of “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka”,
and on payment of N3,000.00 (three thousand naira only) at any branch of Diamond
Bank plc, under the account name: University of Nigeria Postgrduate School Fees
Account, a copy could be obtained.
REFEREE REPORTS
Candidates should download 3 copies of the referee report (D1) forms after completing
preliminary and personal details online. Some details on the form would be inserted
automatically with the information provided by the candidate online while the remaining
should be completed by the referee manually and returned to the candidate who will
enclose it in sealed envelope for submission. Please note that applications shall not be
processed unless the referees reports are available.
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TRANSCRIPTS
Candidate should download transcript request forms (D2) also provided online, and
submit to their former Universities/Institutions to forward with a copy of Academic
transcript(s) to “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka” to reach him/her not later than 1st April 2013. Candidates whose
transcripts are not received on or before the deadline by the School shall not have their
application forms processed.
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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Most information required would be completed online. However, a copy of the online
completed application form should be downloaded and printed. The printed application
form with the relevant documents as listed below should be posted or delivered to the
Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Candidates are
advised to read the instructions carefully;
a. NYSC Certificates (Discharge or Exemption Certificate);
b. Two copies of the Applications summary form (D3) available online should be
downloaded & printed;
c.
i. One copy of the printed summary form (D3) should be glued very neatly (NOT
STAPLED) on a brown (10” x 15”) Envelope;
ii. The second copy of the printed summary form (D3) should be glued very neatly
(NOT STAPLED) on a white (9” x 13”) File Jacket;
d. All accompanying documents should be placed in the file Jacket, specified in (c.ii) and
the File Jacket should be placed in brown envelope as specified in (c.i) above.
All documents must fit into the (10” x 15”)-sized Envelope and delivered or addressed
and sent by courier to “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka”.
CLOSING DATE
Application starts from the date of this publication and closes on 1st April 2013.
** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS**
Check out for information on Screening processes via the UNN website
http://portal.unn.edu.ng, from 1st May, 2013, for your further necessary action.
Dr. (Mrs.) M. E. Odukwe
Secretary to The School
School of Postgraduate Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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