Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for admission into the KWASU Postgraduate Diploma Program in Education (PGDE) for 2024/2025 academic session.
Program Mission: The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a higher Diploma that is specifically designed for Non-Education graduates that are either currently teaching or intend to take up teaching appointment in later life.
It is designed to provide would-be teachers with in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching pedagogy including lesson plan and preparations, teaching strategies, teacher and student evaluation procedure, use of teaching materials and infusing of technology into teaching, all with a view to ensuring production of competent and efficient teachers. It is hereby suggested that all academic staff in all institutions of learning shall take note of this opportunity.
KWASU PG Programmes
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Crop Production
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production – Full Time only
M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Production. (Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production (Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science)
Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Production
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Production
M.Phil/Ph.D. Animal Production)
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Extension & Rural Development —— Full Time only
M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering with the following specialisations: • Structural Engineering, • Water Resources Engineering, • Transportation Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with the following specialisations: • Structural Engineering, • Water Resources Engineering, • Transportation Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering Areas of specialization includes: • Food Engineering, • Crop Processing and Storage Engineering, • Soil and Water Engineering, • Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, • Farm Structures and Environmental Control
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering Areas of specialization includes: • Food Engineering, • Crop Processing and Storage Engineering, • Soil and Water Engineering, • Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, • Farm Structures and Environmental Control
DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science and Engineering Areas of specialization include: • Chemical Metallurgy, • Materials Developments, • Renewable Energy, • Nanotechnology and Biomaterials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering Areas of specialization include: • Chemical Metallurgy, • Materials Developments, • Renewable Energy, • Nanotechnology and Biomaterials
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Business Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Education (PGDE)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Education (M.Sc. Ed.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Education
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Master of Education (M. Ed.) Early Childhood
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Early Childhood
Department of Kinetic and Health Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Human Kinetic Education
Department of Special Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Chemical, Geological and Physical Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Chemistry
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Industrial Chemistry
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial Chemistry
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics and Material Science
M.Phil/Ph.D. Chemistry
M.Phil/Ph.D. Geology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry
M.Phil/Ph.D. Physics and Material Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry
Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences
M.Phil/Ph.D. Statistics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics
M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Accounting and Finance
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Accounting
M.Phil/Ph.D. Accounting
Doctor of Philosophy (P.h.D.) Accounting
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance
M.Phil/Ph.D. Finance
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Finance
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Management Option)
M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Management Option)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration(Management Option)
Department of Economics and Development Studies
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics
M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics
Department of Politics and Governance
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Administration
Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Strategic Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D. ,Political Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science
Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.) Islamic Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D. Islamic Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D. Christian Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies
Department of English and Linguistics
Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature)
M.Phil/Ph.D. English (Language and Literature)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Language and Literature
Department of English and Linguistics
Department of Arabic and French
Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
M.Phil/Ph.D. Arabic (Language and Literature)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
KWASU PG Requirements
Candidate seeking admission into the KWASU PGDE program must possess one of the following qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
The following qualify for admission to Postgraduate Diploma.
Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with 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.
In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a 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.
Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)
The following qualify for the admission to Masters’ degree admission:
Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognised 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 qualifying examination.
In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
M.Phil/Ph.D.
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. Degree Programmes should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50 to 59.99% Cumulative (Weighted) Average. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree Programmes
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme 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.
How To Apply for KWASU Postgraduate Admission Form
To apply for KWASU PG admission form, you are to follow the application procedures outlined below:
STEP 3 – Click on Apply Now for Registration and payment.
VENUE OF THE PROGRAM: KWASU CONTACT OFFICE (ALONG OLD JEBBA ROAD)ZANGO AREA, ILORIN,
LECTURES HOLD AT GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, MARABA AREA, ILORIN
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