This is to inform the general public that sequel to successful Resource Assessment by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Sokoto State University commences Postgraduate programmes. Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate programmes for the 2021/2022 academic session beginning 15th February, 2022, leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master and Doctorate degrees.
Admission Requirements for the 2021/2022
Postgraduate Programmes
All candidates for admission into Postgraduate programmes must provide records of Academic Transcripts and must have met matriculation requirements.
(1) Candidates for admission into Ph.D. programmes shall have a Master’s degree in relevant areas with CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a scale of 5.0.
(2) Candidates for admission into Master’s degree programmes shall have a minimum of Second Class Lower degree in the relevant areas. Postgraduate Diploma or Third Class degree (with at least five (5) years cognate work experience) from any recognized University may be considered.
(3) Candidates for admission into Postgraduate Diploma programmes should possess the following:
(I)Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant area.
(ii)Third Class degree in relevant area.
(III)Qualifications other than i and ii above which are acceptable to the University.
Available Programmes for 2021/2022 Academic Session
(a) Ph.D. Programmes
Arabic Studies
Islamic Studies
Hausa Studies
Political Science
History
Sociology
Educational Management
Guidance and Counselling
Computer Science Education
Physics Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Mathematics Education
Mathematics
Computer Science
Chemistry
(b) M.A., M.Ed. and M.Sc. Programmes:
Arabic Studies
Islamic Studies
Development Studies
Hausa Studies
Political Science
International Relations and Strategic Studies
History
Sociology
Educational Management
Guidance and Counselling
Computer Science Education
Physics Education
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Mathematics Education
Mathematics
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Microbiology
(c) Postgraduate Diploma
Development Studies
Educational Management
PGD. Ed. Computer Science
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Method of Application:
Candidates are to apply online on www.pgs.ssu.edu.ng Further details could be obtained on the University’s website.
Closing Date for Admission:
Candidates are to submit their applications on or before 28th February 2022.
Signed
Amina Yusuf Garba, mni, MON
Registrar
