The available higher degree and postgraduate diploma programmes are indicated below.
- FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
- FACULTY OF ARTS
- FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES
- FACULTY OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
- FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PGDTE in Vocational Teacher Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Education domiciled in the Department of Social Science Education.
- FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
- FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
- FACULTY OF HEALTH
SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
- FACULTY OF LAW
- FACULTY OF MEDICAL
SCIENCES
- FACULTY OF
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
- FACULTY OF PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
13 FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
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. Department of Geography also offers PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Climate Change Economics, Policy & Innovation. Departments of Philosophy, and Religion & Cultural Studies offers M.A. and Ph.D. programmes only. MPA, M.Sc., DPA & Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Department of Public Administration and 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; Political Economy; Electoral Studies; Conflict, Peace & Strategic Studies and Human Security & Counter Terrorism Studies. The Department also offers PGD in Political Science and Election Administration. The Departments of Religion & Cultural Studies and Philosophy do not offer PGD programmes.
14 FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Parasitology & Pharmacology, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology and Veterinary Obstetrics & Reproductory Diseases. Department of Veterinary Obstetrics & Reproductive Diseases offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in the following areas: Veterinary Andrology; Gynaecology; Obstetrics and Reproductive Biotechnology. Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology offers the following programmes/areas: M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Veterinary Surgery, and Ph.D. degree programmes in Radiology & Anaesthesiology. Department of Veterinary Public Health & 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.
NOTE: Where applicable, candidates would 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 (IDS)
PGD, M.Sc. & Ph.D. degree programmes in Development Studies are offered by the Institute for Development Studies. The IDS has the following areas of specialization at Masters degree level: Governance and Social Change; Poverty, power relations and social change; Knowledge, Technology and Society; International Development. At Ph.D degree level, the institute has the following areas of specialization: Human and Social Development; Community Development; Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building; Natural Development and Sustainable Development.
INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES
PGD, M.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in African Studies are offered by the Institute of African Studies.
INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES (IMS)
PGD and M.Sc degree programmes in Maritime studies are offered in the Institute of Maritime Studies in the following areas:
- Sc and PGD in Maritime Business and International
Logistics;
- Sc and PGD in Maritime Law and Policy;
- Sc in Maritime Telecommunication
- Sc in Maritime Management.
- PGD in Radio & Maritime Telecommunication;
Centre for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC) offers PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Environmental Management & Control; and Disaster Risk Management. The Centre also offers Master’s degree programmes in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM).
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 Climate 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
- Candidates for admission into any postgraduate
programme of the University must have obtained 5 credits in WASC or GCE or
NECO including English. Candidates shall also 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.
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other
recognized Universities.
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME
- 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); and for Postgraduate
Diploma in Electoral Administration Programme.). Qualifications such as
AIB, ACCA, ACMA, ICAN, BEEC, CPA, etc may also be considered for
admission.
- 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 courses in Business
Administration.
- 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
- 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.
- MASTER’S DEGREE
PROGRAMME
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of any other
recognized universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in
relevant disciplines with at least a second class honours with not less
than 2.5 GPA;
- Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diploma from the
University of Nigeria or any other recognized university with at least
credit level passes with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on
4-point scale;
- Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but
have scores of 50% or above;
- For M.Ed. degree programmes, candidates with at least a
good second class single honours degree in teaching subjects plus at least
a credit level pass at Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or those who hold
a third class honours degree in teaching subject plus Postgraduate Diploma
in Education passed at credit level or above;
- 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 a at least two years
post-qualification cognate experience;
- 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;
- For MPH degree programme, candidates should in addition
to (1) above, have at least three years relevant Post Qualification Experience
and at least a Second Class Honours Degree in Nursing Sciences, Sociology
and Social Work, Psychology, Medical Mircobiology, Medical Biochemistry,
Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health Education, Pharmacy, DVM, MBBS abd
BDS. For MPH Degree Programe, the Department will screen the candidates
further and base their recommendation on such screening result.
- 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
- A minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale is required for
admission into Ph.D programme in all Departments except those departments
listed in C: (ii) below:
- A minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale is required for
admission into Ph.D programme in the following DepartmentsFaculties:
Music, Economics, Psychology, Education, Medical Sciences, and Health
Sciences & Technology
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or a B (60%)
average provided that satisfactory research work formed part of the
Masters Degree programme.
- MASTER’S/Ph.D. DEGREE
PROGRAMME
- A candidate with first class honours from University of
Nigeria or any other recognized University may be admitted into a
Master’s/Ph.D. programme in his/her discipline.
- A candidate with Master’s degree from a recognized University
with a GPA of 3.50 on 5-point scale or 3.00 on 4-point scale shall qualify
for the Master’s/Ph.D in a related area. Any candidate who is not
qualified for Ph.D. programme on account of low GPA is still not qualified
for admission into Master’s/ Ph.D. programme.
The following may qualify for admission:
- Postgraduate Diploma
Programme
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or any other
recognized Universities who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a
minimum of 3rd Class degree. Such candidates should have a
minimum of five credits in WASC or GCE or NECO including English Language,
Mathematics and a science subject.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized
institutions, with a minimum of upper level credit 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,
Mathematics and at least one science subject.
- Master of Science
(M.Sc.) Programme in Environmental Management and Control
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or any 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.
- 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.
- D. (Doctor of
Philosophy) programme in Environmental Management and Control.
- Sc./Ph.D. Programme in
Environmental Management & Control
- MDRM (Master in Disaster
Risk Management)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES (IMS)
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies
- Holders of HND with at least upper credit level pass;
- Minimum of Second Class Honours degree with at least
2.5 GPA from UNN or any other recognized Universities.
- Sc Maritime Management
- Minimum of a Second Class Honours degree with at least
2.5 G.P.A in Economics; Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Insurance,
Management and Marketing;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Management with a minimum
of Upper Credit level pass from UNN or any other recognized University;
- Sc in Maritime Business
& International Logistics
- A minimum of Second Class Honours degree with at least
2.5 GPA in Economics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Insurance,
Management and Marketing, from UNN or any other recognized University.
- PGD in Maritime Business & International Logistics
with a minimum of Upper Credit level pass.
- Sc Maritime
Telecommunication
- A minimum of a Second Class Honours degree with at
least 2.5 GPA in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related disciplines
from UNN or other recognized University.
- Candidates with PGD in Maritime Telecommunications of
UNN or any other recognized institution with at least Upper Credit level
pass.
- A good honours degree in Law (LLB) from UNN or any
other recognized University.
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 any other
recognized Universities
- Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND;
- Candidates with the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of
third class honours;
- See also the general entry requirements for
postgraduate diploma programmes.
The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission:
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of any other
recognized universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in
relevant disciplines with at least a good second class honours in the
following faculties/disciplines: Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Health
Sciences & Technology, Pyhsical Sciences, The Social Sciences and
veterinary Medicine, Business Administration, Environmental Studies,
faculties in Humanities and Law.
- Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change
Economics, Policy and Innovation of the University of Nigeria or awarded
by any other recognized institution with at least upper credit level
passes;
- Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but
have scores of 50% or above
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than those
listed above, which are acceptable to the Senate of the University of
Nigeria.
The following shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission:
Candidates of the University of Nigeria or of any other recognized Universities who have obtained the Master’s degree in Climate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 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;
MASTER’S/Ph.D. PROGRAMME
The following shall qualify for Master’s/Ph.D. admission:
- A candidate with first class honors from University of
Nigeria or any other recognized University may be admitted into a
Master’s/Ph.D. programme;
- A candidate with Master’s degree from the University
with a grade point average of 3.50 on 5-point or 3.00 on 4-point scale.
i.e 60%.
- Ed. Sandwich programmes in the Faculty of Education are
in the following departments:
Please note that Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Teacher Education (PGDTE) and Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science (PGDL) are based in the Institute of Education under Sandwich Programme.
DURATION OF COURSES
(a) Postgraduate Diploma (Regular) – Two semester
- Postgraduate Diploma (Sandwich) – Three Long Vacations
- Master’s degree (Regular) :
- A minimum of 3 semesters for full-time and 5 Semesters
for part-time in all Departments/Faculties except for the
Departments/Faculties listed in c (ii) below.
- A minimum of 4 semesters for Full-time and 6 semesters
for part-time for the following Departmentd/Faculties: Sociology,
Psychology, Public Administration and Local Government (PALG),
Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Business Administration.
- Ed. (Sandwich) – three long vacations.
- D. degree Programme – A minimum of six semester for
full time and eight semesters for part time in all Faculties except
Agriculture which is four semesters for full time and six six semesters
for part time. (Ph.D. is not run as a Sandwich programme).
REGISTRATION
For Regular/Sandwich programme: Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate degree programme, candidates are considered for admission once in a session. Candidates admitted for sandwich programmes are expected to register not later than two weeks from the commencement of the sandwich session.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Forms can be obtained ONLINE on payment of a non-refundable fee of
Applicants should log on to www.unn.edu.ng and follow the procedures stated below:
Click on UNN Portal or through this link unnportal.unn.edu.ng Click on PG Application form to generate invoice for payment.
Use your phone number to generate the invoice. You are advised to use a functional number to enable us reach you for the screening exercise.
Proceed to any Bank with E-Tranzact Plat Form for payment.
Return to UNN Portal with your payment confirmation pin from the Bank and follow the procedure for completing the form.
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 information 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 would not be processed unless the referees reports are available.
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 30thJune 2015. Candidates whose transcripts are not received on or before the deadline by the School would not have their application forms processed.
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, for Nsukka based faculties. Candidates applying into Enugu based faculties are to submit their application forms by post or delivered to: The PAR, School of Postgraduate studies Unit, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. For ease of reference, Enugu based faculties are: Business Administration; Environmental Studies; Health Sciences & Technology; Medical Sciences; Institute for Development Studies (IDS); Institute for Maritime Studies (IMS) and Centre for Environmental Management & Control (CEMAC). Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully;
- NYSC Certificates (Discharge or Exemption or exclusion
Certificate). Note that to whom it may conaern shall not be accepted
- Two copies of the Applications summary form (D3)
available online should be downloaded & printed;
- One copy of the printed summary form (D3)
should be glued very neatly (NOT STAPLED) on a brown 10” X 15” envelope;
- The second copy of the printed summary form (D3)
should be glued very neatly (NOT STAPLED) on a white 9” X 13” file Jacket;
- 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” 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 30th June 2015.
** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS**
Check out for information on screening processes via the UNN Website www.unn.edu.ng from Friday, 19th June, 2015, for your further necessary action.
- Ugwueze
School of Postgraduate Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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