Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the 2023/2024 Academic Session Full Time/Part Time Postgraduate Programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s degrees and PhD in the various Faculties and areas specified under each Department of the Federal University Lokoja:
1. FACULTY OF ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES
Programmes:
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Print Journalism
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Broadcasting
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Advertising
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Corporate Communication
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Peace Linguistics
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Translation
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Home Video Production
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Speaking and
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Speech Writing/Speech Making
M.A. English Language
M.A. Creative Writing
M.A. Literature in English
Ph.D Creative Writing
Ph.D English Language
Ph.D Literature in English
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Programmes:
M.A. History and International Studies
Ph.D. History and International Studies
2. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (RS & GIS)
M.Sc Geography
Ph.D Geography
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Political Science
M.Sc Political Science
M.Sc International Relations and Strategic Studies
Ph.D. Political Science
DEPARTEMENT OF ECONOMICS
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics with Specialization Options: a. Development and Planning, b. Taxation
M.Sc. Economics
Ph.D. Economics
3. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mathematics
M.Sc. Mathematics
Master of Philosophy (MPHIL) in Mathematics
Ph.D. Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science
M.Sc. Computer Science
Ph.D. Computer Science
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Geology
M.Sc. Geology with Specialization Options: a. Hydrogeology, b. Applied Geophysics, c. Mineral Exploration, d. Sedimentology and Petroleum Geology
M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D. Geology with Specialization Options in: a. Hydrogeology, b. Applied Geophysics, c. Mineral Exploration, d. Sedimentology and Petroleum Geology
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Chemistry
Postgraduate Diplona (PGD) in Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry
M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
M.Sc. Physical Chemistry
M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry
Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry
Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Physics with specialization options: a. Industrial Physics b. Radiation & Health Physics c. Material Science d. Communication Physics
M.Sc. Physics with specialization options: a. Solid State Physics/Material Science b. Nuclear Physics, c. Theoretical Physics, d. Communication Physics, e. Space Physics
Ph.D. Physics, with specialization options: a. Solid State Physics/Material Science b. Nuclear Physics, c. Theoretical Physics, d. Communication Physics, e. Space Physics
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental and Conservation Biology
M.Sc. Biology with specialization options: a. Environmental Biology, b. Conservation Biology, c. Applied Parasitology
Ph.D. Biology with specialization options: Environmental Biology, Conservation Biology and Applied Parasitology.
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Statistics
Masters in Actuarial Science
M.Sc. Statistics
Ph.D. Statistics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
The Postgraduate Diploma programme runs for a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters. Interested candidates must possess a first degree not below third class or an HND not below lower credit in related disciplines from recognized institutions with an NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate. In addition, candidates must possess credits in English Language and Mathematics at O’ Level, including any other (3) relevant subjects.
Master’s Degree (Academic)
The Master’s degree programme runs for a minimum period of 4 semesters and a maximum period of 6 semesters for full-time candidates; a minimum period of 6 semesters and a maximum period of 11 semesters for part-time candidates. All Master’s Degree programmes are by coursework. The following may qualify for the Master’s Degree admission:
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognized institutions who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least second-class division or its equivalent or candidates with University degree and appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass.
Candidates with only a Bachelor’s degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with an average of “C” or 50 or above such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests;
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’ Level credits including English and Mathematics;
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate;
Candidates may be required to pass an examination set by the department to which they are seeking to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the College of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy degree program is available only to full-time candidates. It runs for a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters. Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. To be eligible for conversion for the Ph.D. program, candidates are expected to score not less than a 4.00 CGPA on at the end of the first session. The following may qualify for Master of Philosophy admission:
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Master’s degree (Academic) with a CGPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale of less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale:
Holders of Master’s degree (Academic) in a cognate discipline with a |CGPA of less than 2.5 on a 4-point scale or less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale in a proposed area of studies:
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’ Level credits including English language and Mathematics:
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate:
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the College of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. degree programme runs for a minimum period of six (6) semesters and a maximum period of ten (10) semesters. Relevant courses will be taken for the Ph.D. full-time studies where prescribed and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme. The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognized institutions who have obtained a good Master’s degree (Academic) with a CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed area of studies.
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and Other recognized institutions who have obtained Master of Philosophy degrees appropriate to the proposed area of studies.
In addition to (i) and (ii) above, a candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class Lower division.
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’ Level credits including English and Mathematics.
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the College of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
For further information, please visit the University’s website at www.fulokoja.edu.ng and follow the link or call 08035062989/08036267983
Please note that the application closes on February 4, 2024.
Signed; Dr. (Mrs), Rebecca Okojie Registrar
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