Education and Job Resources Base
Education and Job Resources Base
Interested and Qualified Candidates are requested to register for Postgraduate Programmes (Full-Time) of Kwara State University, Malete for the 2020/2021 Academic Session.
Duration
Full-Time
The minimum period allowed for a Masterss degree program (Full Time) is three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. The minimum period allows for Pre-Ph.D is two semesters and the maximum is four semesters. The minimum period allowed for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs (Full Time) is six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
Post Graduate KWASU Programmes:
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department of Economics and Development Studies
Department of Politics and Governance
Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies
Department of Linguistics, African and European Languages
English Unit
Arabic Unit
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Department of Kinetic and Health Education Full Time Only
Department of Special Education
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Mass Communication
FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Chemical, Geological, and Physical Sciences
Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Crop Production
Department of Animal Production, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
Eligibility and Requirements For Application:
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
The following shall qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission.
Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
Candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.
Eligibility and Requirements for Master Degree (Academic)
Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to the qualifying examination.
In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
Eligibility and Requirements For Pre-Ph.D
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. degree programs should have obtained a Masters degree with a minimum of 50% cumulative (Weighted) Average Score. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Eligibility and Requirements For Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree Programmes
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program should have obtained a Master’s degree with a minimum Cumulative (Weighted) Average Score of 60%. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Guide Lines For Application:
Applicants seeking admission into the University’s Postgraduate Programme should first visit www.kwasu.edu.ng for stipulated entry requirements, and then follow the instructions to proceed with an online application.
The sale of application forms begins on 9th November 2020 and ends on 18th December 2020.
All completed application forms are to be submitted not later than Thursday 31st December 2020
The application form fee is N30,000:00. (Thirty Thousand Naira only)
All candidates must apply for their official Bachelor or Masters degree academic transcript to be sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Kwara State University, Malete not later than 8th January 2021.
Procedures For Applying For KWASU Post Graduate Programs Structure:
All-Academic Programmes will be by a combination of Course Work and Research.
Write down your application number and click OK.
You will be logged in automatically to complete your application stages.
Upon completion, print out your completed application and payment receipt.
Note: that payment is strict with Interswitch MasterCard or Verve Card.
