University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN 2nd supplementary postgraduate programmes admission application form for the 2017/2018 academic session is now on sale. See how to apply below. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) hereby, advertises to the general public, her Postgraduate Programmes for the 2017/2018 academic year. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full-time, part-time and sandwich postgraduate programmes in various Faculties, Institutes and Centres for the 2017/2018 academic year. Candidates on full-time employment are not eligible to apply for full-time studies.
UNN POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES & REQUIREMENTS – 2ND SUPPLEMENTARY.
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- FACULTY OF ARTS
- FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (a) DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT POSTGRDUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (PGD)
- INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (SANDWICH)
- INSTITUTE OF CLIMATE CHANGE PGD, M.Sc AND Ph.D PROGRAMMES
- Sit and pass screening examination before being considered for admission.
- Be a graduate of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities with at least a third class honours and having obtained GPA of not less than 2.00 on a 5-points scale or its equivalent.
- Be holders of HND with a 3.50 GPA on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
- Be a holder of 5 credits in WASC, GCE O/L or NECO obtained in not more than two sittings to satisfy the basic university entry requirement for first degree course into the Department of Estate Management.
- INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Ph.D AND DRPH
- FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
- FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering with a minimum of upper credit grade from recognized Polytechnic.
- Bachelor of Science degree in a related physical science discipline (i.e. physics and chemistry) with a minimum of Second Class Lower division from a recognized University.
- B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other related engineering discipline with at least a Third Class (Hons.) degree with CGA not less than 2.0 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent and from a recognized University.
- Applicants must possess B.Sc. or B.Eng. degree with at least second class honours of minimum CGA of 2.5 on a 5-point scale, or an equivalent qualification, in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or a related field of Engineering to qualify for admission into the M.Eng programme.
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized University plus at least a Creditor Merit pass in the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from a recognized University provided the University matriculation requirements are satisfied.
- Candidates must possess M.Sc. or M.Eng degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or a related Engineering discipline with a CGA not less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
UNN POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION GENERAL ENTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
- Candidates for admission into any postgraduate programme of the University must have obtained 5 credits at not more than two sittings in WASC or GCE or NECO or NABTEB including English Language. Candidates shall also possess the minimum entry requirements for admission into the first degree and postgraduate programmes in their areas of interest for postgraduate studies.
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who possess the above qualifications are eligible to apply.
- For the PGD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Architecture, only candidates with University degrees in relevant areas need apply.
UNN ADMISSION GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES.
- 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, 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.
UNN ADMISSION GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES.
The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission:- 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 second class honours with not less than 2.50 GPA;
- Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas 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 merit level pass at Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or those who hold a third class honours degree in teaching subjects 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 (i) above, have at least three years relevant post qualification experience or 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 and 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.
UNN ADMISSION GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR DOCTORATE DEGREE (PH.D.) PROGRAMMES.
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.UNN ADMISSION GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR MASTER’S/PH.D. PROGRAMMES.
(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. Any candidate who is not qualified for Ph.D. programme on account of low GPA would not qulify for Masters/Ph.D. programme.UNN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES.
CEMAC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The following may qualify for admission:- Postgraduate Diploma Programme
- Graduates of the University of Nigeria or 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 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.
- 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.
- M.Sc./Ph.D. Programme in Environmental Management & Control
- See the General Entry Requirement for Masters/Ph.D programme in D (i) and (ii) above.
- MDRM (Master in Disaster Risk Management)
- See the General Entry Requirement for Masters degree programme in B (i) to B (viii) above.
- 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.
- Masters Degree in Maritime Studies
- M.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;
- M.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.
- M.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.
- M.Sc Maritime Law and Policy
- A good honours degree in Law (LLB) from UNN or any other recognized University.
- M.Sc Maritime Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Programme
- The following shall qualify for postgraduate diploma admission:
- 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.
- MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
- 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, Physical 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.
- Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) Programme
- The following shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission:
- Graduates 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;
- M.Ed. Sandwich programmes of the Faculty of Education are run in the following Departments: Adult Education; Arts Education; Science Education; Health & 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. 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.
- 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 Departments/Faculties: Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration and Local Government (PALG), Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Business Administration.
- M.Ed. (Sandwich) – three long vacations.
- Ph.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 semesters for part time. (Ph.D. is not run as a Sandwich programme).
UNN POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION – METHOD OF APPLICATION.
Application Forms can be obtained ONLINE on payment of a non-refundable fee of N25,000.00 (Twenty five thousand naira only) made payable to “The University of Nigeria Postgraduate Application Fees Account, at any bank within the country using the Remita platform. Applicants should log on towww.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 admission screening test.
- Proceed to any Bank with Remita platform for payment.
- Return to the UNN Portal with your payment confirmation pin from the Bank and follow the procedure for completing the form.
- While filing the Application Form, type your Area of Specialization in the space for Field of Study.
- All applicants shall undergo computer based Postgraduate Admission Screening Test.
- Check out for information on screening processes via the UNN Website: www.unn.edu.ngor www.spgs.unn.edu.ng from July to August after submitting the completed application form.
- Date of the Screening Test: To Be Announced.
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