The management of the postgraduate school of Federal University, Lokoja (FULokoja) in Kogi state has rolled out the list of postgraduate courses that are offered in the institution. Every programme, be it full-time or part-time have their basic requirements, though there are some basic compulsory entry requirements for fresh candidates which must be adhered to in the process of application and registration.
Upon graduation, prospective PG students who aspire to further their Education at FULokoja come up with questions like What are the postgraduate courses offered in FULokoja? What are the admission requirements for PGD or Masters programmes, they seldom ask about Ph.D admission requirements. Based on the above questions, we decided to put up a comprehensive article that would give answers to the above questions once and for all.
One beautiful thing about FULOKOJA postgraduate courses is that In the course of going through the post, you would see below, the PG courses, area of specialization, admission requirements, duration of the PG programmes for part time and full time candidates plus other important information that would aid registration process easier for fresh candidates.
Judging from the list of postgraduate courses offered in Federal University, Lokoja as seen below, you would agree with us that all categories of PG courses are offered in the institution ranging from Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes, Masters and Ph.D programmes so please be rest assured that any information gotten in the process of reading this post, we are confident will be of great help in the area of making a good choice as to which of the postgraduate courses is best tailored for your future career path.
Duration And Admission Requirements For Postgraduate Courses At Federal University, Lokoja
The info here contains details of the duration of all available postgraduate programme offered at FULokoja under PGD and M.Sc level. Ph.D level, for Masters students, either full time or part tiime, the expected duration of your programmes can be seen below, same applies to PGD and Ph.D students. This would help a great deal in preparing and planning your schedule of activities within these period.
Masters Degree (Academic and Professional)
At FULOKOJA, Master degree programme runs for a minimum period of four (4) semesters and a maximum period of 6 semesters for full-time candidates; a minimum period of 6 semesters and a maximum period of 8 semesters for part-time candidates. All Master Degree Programmes are by coursework. The following may qualify for the Master Degree admission:
- Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or 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.
(ii) Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate
Diploma
(iii) Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests.
(iv) Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
(v). NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
(vi). Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
(vii). Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Course Duration And Admission Requirements
The Master of Philosophy degree programme 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. programme, candidates are expected to score not less than 4.00 CGPA 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 degree (Academic) with a CGPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on 5-point scale.
(ii) Holders of a Master degree (Academic) in a cognate discipline with a CGPA of 4 and above.
(iii) Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
(iv) NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
(v) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. degree programme runs for a minimum period of sis (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 good Master 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 study.
(ii) Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognized institutions who have obtained Master of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed area of study.
(iii) In addition to (i) and (ii) above, candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class lower division.
(iv) Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
(vi) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
LIST OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES/PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, LOKOJA
M.Sc. Political Science
Master in Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Political Science
Master of Legislative Studies
Ph.D Political Science
M.Sc Economics
Ph.D Economics
M.Sc. Geography
Ph.D Geography
M.A. English Language
M.A. Literature-in-English
Ph.D. English Language
Ph.D. Literature-in-English
M.A. History & Int. Studies
Master in Peace & Conflict Studies (MPCS)
Master in Development Studies (MDS)
Ph.D. History & Int. Studies
M.Sc. Mathematics
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Pure & Applied Mathematics
Ph.D. in Pure & Applied Mathematics
M.Sc. Computer Science
Ph.D. Computer Science
M.Sc Geology
Ph.D. Geology
M.Sc. Chemistry
Ph.D Chemistry
M.Sc Physics
Ph.D. Physics
M.Sc Applied Parasitology
M.Sc. Environmental Biology
M.Sc. Conservation Biology
Ph.D. Parasitology
Does the above answer your questions? all PG courses currently available at FULokoja are accredited, admission into this school is strictly by merit by meeting all requirements for admission. The management has warned that on no account should candidates give cash to any individual posing as an agent of the university as doing so would be at their own risk.
