Most universities in Nigeria now offer postgraduate programmes and BSU – Benue State University is one of them. Often times, candidates are in dire need of the available courses that are offered in their selected choice of institutions and also, their admission requirements. The fact is that most PG programmes have their respective entry admission requirements, however, there are some basic general entry requirements for fresh candidates which must be adhered to in the process of application and registration.
BSUM ADDRESS: BSUM is located at Km 1, Gboko Road, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Upon graduation, prospective PG students who aspire to further their Education at BSUM come up with questions like; What are the list of accredited PG courses offered in BSUM – Benue State University ?also, they are interested in the admission requirements for PGD and Masters programmes, they seldom ask about Ph.D admission requirements, however we included all requirements and qualification in this post in order to give complete information on BSUM school of postgraduate studies (SPGS).
Based on the above questions, we decided to put up a comprehensive article that would give answers to the above questions to clear further doubts.
Judging from the list of postgraduate courses offered in BSUM – Benue State University) as seen below, you would agree with us that all categories of PG courses are offered in the institution ranging from Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) courses, Masters and Ph.D courses therefore, aspiring students and candidates should be rest assured that any information gotten in this article, we are confident will be of great help in making an informed decision as regards which of the postgraduate courses is best tailored for your intended career path.
Duration For All PG Courses At BSUM – Benue State University, Makurdi
The info here contains details of the expected duration for all available pg programme offered at BSUM under PGD and M.Sc level. Ph.D level, for Masters students, either full time or part time, the expected duration of your programmes can be seen below, same applies to PGD and Ph.D students.
| Postgraduate Programmes at BSUM | Duration of PG Programmes | |
| Full-time Master’s degree programme Part-Time Masters Degree Programme | 4 – 6 Semester 6 – 8 Semesters | |
| Ph.D Full-Time Programme Ph.D Part-Time Programme | A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum often (10) semesters A minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters. | |
| Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD) Full-Time Diploma Programmes | Minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four semesters. | |
| Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD) Part-Time Diploma Programmes | Minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. |
Full List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In BSUM – Benue State University
FACULTY OF ART
Department of Languages and Linguistics
M.A. Linguistics – Full time
M.A. French – Full time
PhD. Linguistics – Full time
PhD. French – Full time
Department of English
M.A. Literature in English – Full time
PhD. Literature in English – Full/Part time
Department of History
M.A. History – with specialization in any of the following: – Full time
M.A. History (Nigerian History -Central Nigeria)
M.A. History (African History)
M.A. History (Economic History)
M.A. History (Historiography)
M.A. History (Diplomatic History)
PhD History – with specialization in any of the following: – Full time
PhD History (Nigerian History, with particular emphasis on Central Nigeria)
PhD History (African History)
PhD History (Economic History)
PhD History (Historiography)
PhD History (Diplomatic History)
PhD History (Cultural History)
Department of Theatre Arts
M.A. Theatre Arts – with specialization in any of the following:- Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre for Development)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Management and Administration)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Dramatic Theory and Criticism)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Directing)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Media Arts Studies)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Film Studies)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Technology)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre in Education)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Acting/Voice and Speech Arts)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Dance/ Choreography)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Playwriting)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre History)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre and Cultural Administration)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Innovations)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Costumes/Make-up)2
M.A. Theatre Arts (Sociology of Drama)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Media Arts Studies)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Music/Ethnomusicology)
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Tourism)
PhD. Theatre arts – Full time
Department of Religion and Philosophy
M.A. Religious Studies – with specialization in any of the following: – Full time
M.A. Religious Studies (Old Testament)
M.A. Religious Studies (New Testament)
M.A. Religious Studies (African Religion)
M.A. Religious Studies (Christian Ethics)
M.A. Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion)
M.A. Religious Studies (Comparative Religions)
M.A. Philosophy – with specialization in any of the following: – Full time
M.A. Philosophy (African Philosophy)
M.A. Philosophy (Epistemology)
M.A. Philosophy (Ethics)
M.A. Philosophy (Social and Political Philosophy)
M.A. Philosophy (Metaphysics)
PhD. Religious Studies – with specialization in any of the following:- Full time
PhD. Religious Studies (Old Testament)
PhD. Religious Studies (New Testament)
PhD. Religious Studies (African Religion)
PhD. Religious Studies (Christian Ethics)
PhD. Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion)
PhD. Religious Studies (Comparative Religions)
IMPORTANT NOTE: For Ph.D in New Testament Studies, candidates must have proficiency
in New Testament Greek.
- FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Curriculum and Teaching
M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction – Full time
M.Ed Language Education – Full time
M.Ed Mathematics Education – Full time
M.Ed Science Education – Full time
M.Ed Social Studies Education – Full time
PhD. Curriculum and Instruction – Full time
PhD. Language Education – Full time
PhD Mathematics Education – Full time
PhD Science Education – Full time
PhD Social Studies Education – Full time
Department of Educational Foundations
M.Ed Management – Full time
PhD Educational Management – Full time
M.Ed Guidance and Counselling – Full/Part time
PhD. Guidance and Counselling – Full/Part time
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – Full time
Ph.D Educational Psychology – Full Time
Department of Library and Information Science
Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) – Full time
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
M.Sc (Ed) Technology Education (Construction) – Full time
M.Sc (Ed) Technology Education (Elect/Electronics) – Full time
M.Sc (Ed) Technology Education (Mechanical) – Full time
Department of Human Kinetics and Physical and Health Education
M.Sc (Ed) Physical and Health Education – Full time
M.Sc (Ed) Exercise and Sport Science – Full time
M.Sc (Ed) Sports Management – Full time
- FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Department of Geography
M.Sc Environmental Management — Full time
M.Sc Geography – with specialization in the following areas: — Full time
M.Sc Geography (Climatology)
M.Sc Geography (Environmental Resources Management)
M.Sc Geography (Geomorphology)
M.Sc Geography (Housing Studies)
M.Sc Geography (Population Studies)
M.Sc Geography (Hydrology and Water Resources)
M.Sc Geography (Rural Geography)
M.Sc Geography (Soil Science)
M.Sc Geography (Urban Geography)
M.Sc Development Studies – Full time
PhD Geography – Full time
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) – Full time
Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies (PDPS) – Full time
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Urban & Regional Planning – Full time
- FACULTY OF LAW
Master of Laws (LL.M) – Full time
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law – Full time
- FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Accounting
M.Sc Accounting and Finance – Full time
Master in Public Sector Accounting – Full time
PhD Accounting and Finance – Full time
- Department of Business Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – with specialization in the following areas: Full time
MBA (Management)
MBA (Banking and Finance)
MBA (Marketing)
MBA (Accounting and Finance)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) – Full time
- Sc. Management – Full time
PhD Management – Full time
PhD Marketing – Full time
- FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Economics
M.Sc Economics- with specialization in the following areas: – Full time
M.Sc Economics (Development Economics)
M.Sc Economics (Monetary Economics)
M.Sc Economics (Public Finance)
PhD. Economics – with specialization in the following areas:
PhD. Economics (Economic Theory)
PhD. Economics (Applied Economics)
PhD. Economics (Industrial Economics)
PhD. Economics (International Economics)
PhD. Economics (Monetary Economics)
PhD. Economics (Public Sector Economics)
PhD. Economics (Development Economics)
PhD. Economics (Labour Economics)
PhD. Economics (Environmental Economics)
PhD. Economics (Health Economics)
PhD. Economics (Operations Research)
PhD. Economics (Energy Economics)
PhD. Economics (Economic Planning )
PhD. Economics (Mathematical Economics)
Department of Political Science
Masters of Public Administration (MPA) – Full time
M.Sc Public Administration – Full time
M.Sc International Relations and Strategic Studies – Full time
M.A. International Relations and Strategic Studies – Full time
M.Sc Political Science – Full time
PhD. Political Science – Full time
Department of Psychology
M.Sc Clinical Psychology – Full time
M.Sc Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Full time
Masters of Health Management (MHM) – Full time
PhD. Psychology – with specialization in the following areas: – Full time
PhD. Psychology (Clinical Psychology) – Full time
PhD. Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology) – Full time
PhD. Psychology (Health Psychology) – Full time
Department of Mass Communication
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC) – Full time
M.Sc Mass Communication -With specialization in the following areas:- Full time
M.Sc Mass Communication (Print Media -Newspaper & Magazine)
Electronic Media (Radio, Television and Film)
M.Sc Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising)
PhD Mass Communication -with specialization in the following areas:- Full time
PhD Mass Communication (Print Media Sequence)
PhD Mass Communication (Electronic Media Sequence)
PhD Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising Sequence)
Department of Sociology
M.Sc Sociology – with specialization in the following areas: – Full time
M.Sc Sociology (Criminology)
M.Sc Sociology (Demography)
M.Sc Sociology (Development Sociology)
M.Sc Sociology (Industrial Sociology and Labour Relations)
M.Sc Sociology (Medical Sociology)
M.Sc Sociology (Rural Sociology)
PhD. Sociology – Full time
Masters in Gender Studies – Full time
- FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Biology
M.Sc Pure and Applied Parasitology – Full time
M.Sc Pure and Applied Entomology – Full time
M.Sc Hydrobiology and Fisheries – Full time
M.Sc Plant Pathology – Full time
M.Sc Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding – Full time
M.Sc Systematic and Taxonomy – Full time
PhD. Pure and Applied Parasitology – Full time
PhD. Pure and Applied Entomology – Full time
PhD. Hydrobiology and Fisheries – Full time
PhD. Plant Pathology – Full time
PhD. Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding – Full time
PhD. Systematic and Taxonomy – Full time.
Department of Chemistry
M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry – Full time
M.Sc Analytical Chemistry – Full time
M.Sc Organic Chemistry – Full time
M.Sc Physical Chemistry – Full time
PhD. Analytical/Environmental Chemistry – Full time
PhD. Inorganic Chemistry – Full time
PhD. Organic Chemistry/Natural Products Chemistry – Full time
PhD. Physical Chemistry – Full time
Department of Physics
M.Sc Radiation and Medical Physics – Full time
M.Sc Electronics and Communications Physics – Full time
M.Sc Theoretical Physics – Full time
M.Sc Atmospheric and Environmental Physics – Full time
PhD. Physics (Radiation and Medical Physics) – Full time
PhD. Physics (Theoretical Physics) – Full time
PhD Physics (Atmospheric & Environmental Physics) – Full time
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS) – Full time
- FACULTY OF BASIC AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Physiology
M.Sc Human Physiology – Full time
PhD Human Physiology – Full time
Department of Anatomy
M.Sc Human Anatomy – Full time
PhD Human Anatomy – Full time
For all prospective PG students of BSU, kindly be informed that all PG courses offered in the institution are accredited, however, they could lose their accreditation status if they fail to maintain the standards and requirements.
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