Rivers State University (RSU) Sandwich Postgraduate Admission Form for 2021/2022

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Sandwich postgraduate and PGDE programmes for the 2021/2022 academic session.

Rivers State University Sandwich Postgraduate Courses

A. PGDTE/PGDE (Full-time, Sandwich and Weekend)

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Education (PGDTE)

B. The following Master’s Degree MEd, MSc degree programmes are available in Sandwich programmes only in the Institute of Education.

1. Department of Adult Education and Community Development

1. M.Ed in Adult Education and Community Development

2. Department of Business Education

1. M.Ed in Business Education
2. M.Sc in Business Education with Specialization in:
   1. Accountancy
   2. Entrepreneurship
   3. Office Management and Technology
   4. Economics Education

3. Department of Educational Foundations

1. M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction
2. M.Ed in Educational Technology
3. M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling
4. M.Ed in History and Policy of Education
5. M.Ed in Measurement and Evaluation
6. M.Ed in Philosophy of Education
7. M.Ed in Sociology of Education

4. Department of Educational Management

1. M.Ed in Educational Management

5. Department of Science Education

1. M.Sc in Science Education with Specializations in
   1. Biology
   2. Chemistry
   3. Mathematics
   4. Physics

6. Department of Vocational and Technology Education

1.  A. M.Sc.in Agricultural Education with specializations in:-
   1. Administration
   2. Community Development
   3. Agricultural Resources and Environment
2.  B. M.Sc in Technical Education with Specializations in:
   1. Electrical and Electronics Technology
   2. Mechanical Technology
   3. Building Technology

C. The following PhD Degree programmes are available in Sandwich programmes only in the Institute of Education.

1. Department of Educational Foundations

1. Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction
2. Ph.Din Educational Technology
3. Ph.D in Guidance and Counseling
4. Ph.D in History and Policy of Education
5. Ph.D in Measurement and Evaluation
6. Ph.Din Philosophy of Education
7. Ph.D in Sociology of Education

2. Department of Educational Management

1. Ph.D in Educational Management

3. Department of Science Education

1. Ph.D in Science Education

4. Department of Vocational and Technology Education

1. Ph.D in Agricultural Education
2. Ph.D in Technical Education

Rivers State University Sandwich Postgraduate Programmes Duration

A. Post Graduate Programme (PGD)

• The PGD programme in the Institute of Education shall run for a minimum of one Sandwich year

B. Master of Science (MSc)

• Mater’s programme in the Institute of Education shall run for a minimum of two (2) Sandwich years.

C. Doctor of Philosophy

• A PhD programme in the Institute of Education shall run for a minimum of three (3). Sandwich years.

RSU Sandwich Postgraduate Admission Requirements

1. Candidates for Master’s degree in the Institute of Education shall possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant field of study, or PGDE/PGDTE obtained from Rivers State University or any other recognized Institution of higher learning of equivalent status.
2. Candidates for Postgraduate Diploma in Institute of Education shall possess first degree not less than a third-class awarded by any recognized Institution/University.
3. Higher National Diploma (HND) not less than lower credit or its equivalent in any subject discipline or its equivalent in any Technical subject/disciple(for PGDTE only),  awarded by any recognized institution
4. Candidates for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the Institute of Education shall possess a Masters Degree relevant field of study, obtained from Rivers State University or any other recognized Institution of higher learning of equivalent status.

How to Apply for RSUST Sandwich Postgraduate Admission

APPLY HERE

The application form cost N20,000.00. Log on to the University’s Website www.ust.edu.ng or www.rsu.edu.ng and make an e- payment by generating a transaction ID for the fee and proceed to any designated Bank to pay using the Pay Direct option or with an inter-switch enabled Verve Card.

Application forms should be completed online, downloaded and hard copies of completed forms submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, along with photocopies of relevant credentials.

The Closing Date for the application is midnight of April 29, 2022.

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