Colleges and Universities Offering Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science in Nigeria

Institutions Offering Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science

•  Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Government and any other two (2) Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings.
  (b) Higher National Diploma at Upper Credit level and/or professional qualifications cognate to Political Science from a recognized institution.
  (c) Third Class Division at Bachelor’s Level in Political Science or a related discipline from a recognised University.
•  Landmark University, Omu Aran  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Five (5) credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subject at ‘Ó’ levels
  -Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved University must obtain a minimum of Third (3rd) Class Degree in relevant discipline.
  -Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of a Pass in the subjects.
  
  Course duration: 2-4 semesters
•  Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja  
  Course entry requirements:
  -University Matriculation of 5 credit passes including English and Mathematics at O-Level; and
  -Approved Bachelor’s Degrees in Politics/ Social Sciences with at least 3rd class division; or
  -Higher National Diploma (HND) and/or professional qualifications cognate to Politics/ Social Sciences
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Start date: September or January
•  University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Atleast a Third Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities with not less than 2.00 GPA on a 5-point scale. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with a 3.00 GPA on a 5-point scale may be admitted.
  
  Course duration: 2 Semesters minimum, and 4 semesters maximum.
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
•  Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Five Credit Passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at 'O'
  -Bachelor's Degree holders from any NUC approved University with a minimum of Third-Class Degree in a relevant
  -HND in relevant Programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit.
•  Crawford University, Igbesa  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level; Minimum of 3rd Class in relevant disciplines from Crawford University or a recognised University. Possession of HND in relevant discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit.
  
  Course duration: 2 semesters
•  Achievers University, Owo  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Candidates must have a minimum of 3rd Class Division degree from Achievers University, Owo or any other recognized university in the proposed programme of study or related fields. Holders of professional diploma such as HND or its equivalent are eligible to apply.
•  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka  
  Areas of specialization:
  i.) Political Theory and Methodology (PTMD)
  ii.) Public Administration and Local Government (PALG)
  iii.) International Relations and Diplomatic Studies (IRDS)
  iv.) Nigerian Government and Politics (NGAP)
•  Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) First degree from any recognized University with a Pass Degree
  (ii) First degree from any recognized University with Third Class Degree
  (iii) Higher National Diploma in a related field of study
•  Al-Qalam University, Katsina  
  Course entry requirements:
  -At least 3rd class degree or higher or lower credit in HND.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  Federal University,Lokoja, Lokoja  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  Western Delta University, Oghara  
  
•  University of Mkar, Mkar  
  
•  Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina, Katsina  
  
•  Taraba State University, Jalingo  
  
•  Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu  
  
•  Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ihiala  
  
•  Federal University Otuoke, Yenagoa  
  
•  Paul University, Awka  
  
•  Novena University, Ogume  
  
•  Covenant University, Ota  
  
•  Caleb University, Lagos  
  
•  Gregory University, Uturu  
  
•  Nasarawa State University, Keffi  
  
•  Koladaisi University , Ibadan  
  

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