Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Studies in ABUAD – Afe Babalola University

As contained in this year’s publication for the position of postgraduate studies, below is detailed compilation of the admission requirements for postgraduate studies in ABUAD – Afe Babalola University. The list is exclusively for all postgraduate courses, meanwhile, you can use the website’s search button to check for other institutions.

Department of Accounting

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

Postgraduate Degrees Accounting

Master of Science (MSc Degree in Accounting of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Accounting of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

Department of Banking and Finance

Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance

Master of Science in Banking and Finance

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

Master of Science (MSc Degree in Finance of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Finance of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

Department of Media and Communication Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Communication Studies

Master of Science in Media and Communication Studies

Phd in Media and Communication Studies

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

Master of Science (MSc Degree in Media and Communication Studies of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Media and Communications Studies of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

Department of Political Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies

Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies

PhD in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies

Department of International Relations

1. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
2. Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy
3. PhD, International Relations and Diplomacy
4. Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) Professional
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence & Security Studies
6. Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies
7. PhD, Intelligence and Security Studies

Department of Tourism and Events Management Studies

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Events Management
2. Master of Science in Tourism and Events Management
3. PhD, Tourism and Events Management

 ALL HAVE THE SAME REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

Department of Chemical Sciences

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
2. Master of Science in Biochemistry
3. D Biochemistry
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry
5. Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry
6. PhD, Industrial Chemistry
7. MSc and PhD in Environmental Chemistry and Pollution control

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

Master of Science (MSc Degree in Biochemistry of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Biochemistry of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

Department of Biological Sciences

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Biological science of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Biological science of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Department of Geology

Postgraduate Diploma in Geology

Master of Science in Geology

PhD, Geology

Department of Agricultural Economics

Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics

Master of Science in Agricultural Economics

PhD in Agricultural Economics

THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS HAVE SIMILAR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS LISTED ABOVE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

The criteria for admission into the PGD programme will be as follow:

• All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’Level.
• Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.
• Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved Institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.

 Master’s Degree Programmes

The criteria for admission into the Master’s Programme (M.Sc.) will be as follow:

All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level.

Professional Master’s Degree Programme

• Candidates for professional Master’s degree programme must obtain a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
• Candidates with university degree in Third Class or HND plus a university PGD at credit level pass, may be considered for admission into professional Master’s degree programmes.
• All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem-solving potentials.

 Academic Master’s Degree Programme

• Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from the relevant discipline of other universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) must obtain a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division.
• Candidates with at least a Third-Class Degree or HND and university PGD in the relevant discipline of universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) may be considered for admission into academic Master’s degree programmes.