Postgraduate Admission Requirements in Landmark University

The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State offers admission for the following Programs in our Colleges for every Academic Session. Summarily, the highlighted are the postgraduate admission requirements in Landmark University, the institution requirements align with NUC of admitting PG students.

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes

Admission into any of the Doctoral programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses a Master degree relevant to the intended programme. However, such intending candidate should have scored:

• an average of at least 60% (3.5 CGPA) in his/her Master degree programme.
• between 55% – 59% to qualify for M.Phil. Ph.D.
• between 50% – 54% to qualify for M.Phil. Programme.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.

Course Duration:

Duration for a Ph.D. degree programme is a minimum period of six (6) semesters and a maximum period of ten (10) semesters for full-time candidates.

Relevant Courses will be taken for the Ph.D. studies where prescribed, and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme.

Master Degree Programmes

Admission into any of the Master Degree programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses the following requirements.

• At least a minimum of Second-Class Lower Honours Degree of Landmark University, Omu Aran, or any other University recognized by the Senate, in relevant discipline.
• Third Class Bachelor’s degree and a good PGD.
• HND (minimum of Merit grade) plus PGD.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.

Course Duration:

Duration for a Master degree programme is a minimum period of three (3) semesters and a maximum period of five (5) semesters for full-time candidates.

Relevant Courses will be taken for the Master Degree studies. A Dissertation is produced after the research work.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Admission into any of the Postgraduate Diploma programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other Tertiary Institution recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses the following requirements.

• Five (5) credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ levels
• Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved University must obtain a minimum of Third (3rd) Class Degree in relevant discipline.
• Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of a Pass in the subjects.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.

Course Duration:

Duration for a Postgraduate Diploma programme is a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters for full-time candidates.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. All Higher Degree applicants that attended foreign Universities, where English language is not the medium of instruction, should submit to the Postgraduate School, evidence of their English Language proficiency, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS scores.
2. There shall be a qualifying test for all applicants into Postgraduate Diploma and Master Degree programmes. However, International candidates for PGD and Master Degree will be engaged in an online assessment chat. Applicants pursuing a Doctoral Degree will be required to submit a Doctoral Thesis Proposal, alongside their Application. Hard copies of the proposals are to be submitted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
3. Candidates applying for any of the Full-time programme of the University shall present the letter of release from their employers at the point of registration.
4. Applicants in the PGD as well as Master Degree categories will be duly informed of the date for their qualifying tests.