The Delta State University (DELSU),
Abraka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
admission into the under-listed Postgraduate programmes for the
2014/2015 academic session.
Admission Requirements:
(A) General Admission Requirements
i. A candidate for Postgraduate Studies in Delta State University
must have obtained at least five (5) credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE
(Ordinary Level), NABTEB or their equivalents, including English and
Mathematics. Please note that no waiver for Academic Masters and Ph.D
Degrees.
ii. Applications must be backed up with appropriate academic transcripts
iii. A candidate applying for Ph. D in any programme of the Delta
State University, Abraka, must have obtained at least a weighted average
score of 60% or 4 points on a 5 point scale in the Master’s Degree.
iv. To qualify for admission into Postgraduate Studies, the requisite
qualifications for each programme must have been earned prior to
commencement of Programme from either Delta State University or any
other University recognized by the Senate of Delta State University,
Abraka.
(B) Postgraduate Diploma
i. Holders of Bachelor’s Degrees in any discipline from the Delta
State University or any other University/Institution recognized by
Senate with at least “Third Class Honours Degree”
Specific Departmental Requirements:
(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Economics, Candidates
with HND Certificate must obtain a minimum of Upper Credit in the
relevant disciplines.
(b) For Animal Science, Fisheries, Crop Science and Soil Science,
Candidates must obtain at least a Third Class Honours Degree in
Agriculture, Animal Science or Fisheries or obtain a minimum of Second
Class Lower Division in any of the Biological Sciences. Candidates with
the HND certificate should possess at least Upper Credit in the relevant
discipline.
(c) For Business Administration and Communication Management,
candidates should possess at least a Third Class Honours Degree in any
discipline or HND Lower Credit in Business Studies or related fields
obtained from any Institution recognized by the Senate of the Delta
State University. Abraka.
For Banking and Finance, candidates should possess at least a Third
class Honours Degree in Banking and Finance or related discipline from
this University or any other institution recognized by the Senate or
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Banking and Finance not below lower
credit level or Professional qualification in Banking and Finance or its
equivalent from a recognized institution may be considered.
For Marketing, candidates with third class in management from the
Delta State University or any other recognized by the Delta State
University Senate. A Bachelors Degree with at least Third Class Degree
in any field obtained from this University or any other recognized by
the Senate of this University. Professional qualification in related
field which is equivalent to a first Degree or HND at upper credit may
be considered.
(C) Academic Masters Degree (M.A., M.Ed., M. Sc.)
General Admission Requirements
Candidates must possess Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class
Honours Lower Division in relevant disciplines of the Delta State
University or any other University/Institution recognized by Delta State
University Senate.
Specific/Departmental Requirements
For Agricultural Economics, holders of a good Honours Degree in
relevant areas such as Agronomy or Animal Science are eligible.
Candidates must obtain at least a Second Class Honours Degree, Lower
Division. Holders of a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural
Economics of the Delta State University or any other institutions
recognized by Senate can also apply.
For Animal Science and Fisheries, candidates should possess a good
Honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in
Agriculture, Animal Science, Fisheries, Zoology, Biochemistry or Human
Nutrition or Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science or Fisheries or in a
related field.
For Crop and Soil Sciences, candidates with good Honours Degrees in
the Biological Sciences or any other related discipline may be
considered.
For Master of Arts (M.A.) History, candidates with Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Fine and Applied Arts, Bachelor of Education Degree in Fine
and Applied Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, Sociology or
Anthropology are eligible. Such candidates should obtain a minimum of
Second Class Honours Degree, Lower Division.
For M.Sc. Biochemistry, candidates should possess at least a Second
Class Honours Degree Lower Division in Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry,
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology or
Zoology from the Delta State University, Abraka, or any other
Institution recognized by Senate.
For M. Sc. Physics, candidates must be a graduate of Delta State
University or any other recognized University with at least a Second
Class honours (Lower) (ii) B. Sc. Degree in Physics Education with
Second Class Upper Division (iii) Engineering or other related areas.
For Animal and Environmental Biology, holders of at least a Second
Class Honours Degree Lower Division in Zoology, obtained from Delta
State University, Abraka, or any other Institution recognized by the
Senate of Delta State University, Abraka, are eligible for admission.
For Master of Science Degree in Chemistry, holders of first Degree
obtained from Delta State University, Abraka, or any recognized
Institution by Senate, with at least Second Class Degree Lower Division
in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Biochemistry are eligible for
admission. Candidates with B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry or Pharmacy may be
considered for admission.
For Master of Science Degree in Mathematics and Industrial
Mathematics, holders of first Degree obtained from Delta State
University, Abraka, or any recognized Institution by Senate, with at
least Second Class Degree Lower Division in Mathematics, Industrial
Mathematics, Mathematics Education or any other related field are
eligible for admission.
For Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sociology, candidates should possess
a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with at least Second Class Honours
lower division of the Delta State University, Abraka, or other
Universities recognized by Senate. Candidates with MILR of Delta State
University may be considered.
For Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geography and Regional Planning,
candidates must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of Second
Class Lower Division in Geography or related discipline from Delta State
University, Abraka, or other Universities recognized by Senate.
For Master in Sports Management, a First Degree in Physical and
Health Education, Sociology, Business Administration, Law, Psychology,
Mass Communication or Political Science may be considered for admission.
For M.A. History, candidate must be holder of Bachelor of Arts Degree
in History of the Delta State University or other Universities
recognized by Senate, provided they also satisfy the University
matriculation requirements. Candidates whose Bachelor’s Degrees are in
related disciplines such as Religious Studies, Political Science,
Archaeology, Education with History, or Social Studies and Political
Science as teaching subject, may be admitted.
For M.A. Theatre Arts, candidate must be holder of B.A. or B.F.A. in
Theatre Arts with at least Second Class Honours Lower Division or Third
Class Honours Degree with Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Theatre Arts
from the Delta State University or any other University recognized by
the Senate.
Candidates who hold B.A. English with specialization in Literature,
Bachelor’s Degrees in Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Music,
English and Literary Studies (with a specialization in Literature) and
Fine and Applied Arts, who also have Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in
Theatre Arts, may be considered.
For M.A French (French Language, Literature in French and Translation).
Applicants for admission into the M.A. Degree programme in French
Language must possess a B.A. Degree in French with at least Second Class
Honours Lower division from Delta State University or any other
University recognized by the Senate.
(D) PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES:
(Master in Banking and Finance (MBF), Master in Energy and Petroleum
Economics (MEPE), Master in Public Administration (MPA), Maser in
Industrial and Labour Relation (MILR), Master in Communication
Management (MCM) and Master in Law and Diplomacy (MLD).
Candidates must possess a minimum of Third Class Honours Degree, in
any discipline from Delta State University or other Universities
recognized by Senate or Higher National Diploma (HND) of not less than
lower credit with years of experience.
For MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Candidates with at least Second Class Honours, Lower Division will be
considered candidates with HND Upper Credit only in Business
Administration, Accounting, Economics or Marketing will be considered
for admission.
Candidates with Third Class Honours Degree in Business
Administration, Marketing, Economics or Accounting must have at least
five (5) years of working experience to be considered for admission.
For the Master in Communication Management (MCM), candidates should
possess at least a second class honours Degree in Mass Communication or
related disciplines.
(E) Ph.D. Programmes
General Admission Requirements
Candidates with relevant academic Masters Degrees from the Delta
State University, Abraka or other Universities recognized by the Senate
of the University, and must have scored at least a Cumulative average of
60% in their final Masters Degree to qualify for admission to the
Doctor of Philosophy Programme.
(a) Ph.D. History
Candidates for the Ph.D. must be holders of the Master of Arts (M.A.)
Degrees in History, International Relations or International Studies.
Such candidates must have obtained a minimum of 60% pass mark at the
Master’s level.
(b) Ph.D. Studio Art
Candidates for the Ph.D. must be holders of M.A., MFA, M.Tech. (Ind.
Design) in Painting, Sculpture, Textiles, Graphics, Ceramics.
(c) Ph.D. (Political Science, Economics, Sociology) – Social Sciences.
Candidates must possess a good Masters Degree of not less than 60%
average in the relevant department of this University or any other
institutions recognized by Senate.
(d) Ph.D. Theatre Arts
1. Candidates with a good M.A. Degree in Theatre Arts – not less than
60% average of Delta State University or any other University
recognized by Senate are eligible for admission, provided they also
satisfy the University matriculation requirements.
2. Candidates who hold the M.Phil. Degree in Theatre Arts – not less
than 60% average – from any University recognized by Senate may also
apply.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
(1) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension.
Master of Science (M. Sc.) in: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension
(2) Department of Agronomy
Postgraduate Diploma in: Crop Science, Soil Science, Crop Production, Horticulture
Master of Science (M. Sc.) in: Crop Science, Soil Science, Crop Production, Horticulture
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Crop Science, Soil Science, Crop Production, Horticulture
(3) Department of Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Science
Master of Science (M. Sc.) Degree in Animal Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in the areas of specialization below:
Animal Genetics and Breeding Technology
Animal Production Management and Welfare
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
Animal Physiology, Environment and Behaviour
(4) Department of Fisheries
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Fisheries
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fisheries
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) inFisheries Biology, Fisheries Engineering Aquaculture, Limnology, Oceanography,
Hatchery Management, Fish Pathology, Fishing Gear Technology, Fish
Physiology, Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry, Post-Harvest Technology,
Fisheries Economics, Fish Genetics, Environmental Ecology and
Management.
(5) Department of Forestry and Wildlife
M.Sc. Forestry
Ph.D. Forestry
FACULTY OF ARTS
(1) Department English and Literary Studies
M.A./ Ph.D. Degree in Literature in English
(2) Department of Fine and Applied Arts
Master of Fine and Applied Arts (MFA) in the following areas:
Graphics, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textile Design
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Art History
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Degree in Art History
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Degree in Studio Art
(3) Department of History
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in History
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Degree in History
(4) Department of Languages and Linguistics, M.A./Ph.D Degree in French
(5) Department of Music
Postgraduate Programmes in Music leading to the award of
the Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDM), Master of Arts (M.A.),
and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree in various
stresses/specializations in Music.
(6) Department of Religious Studies Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Religious Studies
(7) Department of Theatre Arts, Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE
(1) Department of Physiology, M.Sc/Ph.D Degree in Physiology
(2) Department of Anatomy, M.Sc/Ph.D Degree in Anatomy
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Full-Time
Masters/Ph. D. programmes in the following areas of
Education: Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Higher
Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Guidance and
Counselling, Measurement and Evaluation, Physical and Health
Education, Health Education, Social Studies, Agricultural
Education, Home Economics Education, Science Education (Biology,
Integrated Science, Mathematics Education and Chemistry
Education), Library and Information Science
FACULTY OF LAW
Master of Law (LL.M), Master of Law and Diplomacy (MLD)
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Department of Accounting/Banking and Finance, Postgraduate Diploma in
Banking and Finance (PGDBF), Master of Science (M. Sc.) Degree in
Banking and Finance, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree in Banking and
Finance, M. Sc. Management, M. Sc. Marketing
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
(1) Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Animal and Environmental Biology (PGD)
Master of Science (M. Sc.) Degree in Animal and Environmental Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree in Animal and Environmental
Biology in: Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Entomology, Parasitology, Pest
and Disease Management
(2) Department of Biochemistry
Master of Science (M. Sc.) Degree in Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree in Biochemistry with
specialization in: Food and Nutrition Biochemistry, Fermentation
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Clinical Biochemistry, Biochemistry
Pharmacology, Enzymology, Plant Biochemistry
(3) Department of Chemistry
Master of Science (M. Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree in Chemistry with specialization in:
Analytical/Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry
(4) Department of Mathematics and Computer
Master of Science (M.Sc): Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics
(5) Department of Physics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in: Geophysics, Solid Physics, Radiation and Health Physics
FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
Professional Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
(A) Department of Business Administration, M.Sc Business Administration, Ph.D. Business Management
(B) Department of Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Economics (PGDPE), Professional
Masters Degree in Energy and Petroleum Economics (MEPE), Professional
Master Degree in Banking and Finance (MBF), M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degree in
Economics
(C) Department of Geography and Regional Planning
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Degree in Geography and Regional Planning
(D) Department of Mass Communication
I. Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Management (PGDCM)
ii. Professional Master Degree in Communication Management (MCM)
(E) Department of Political Science
Professional Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA), M.Sc. Political Science, Ph.D. Political Science
(F) Department of Sociology
Master of Science (M. Sc.) Degree in: Criminology, Rural
Sociology, Sociology of Development, Sociology of Health
Behaviour, Sociology of Inter-Group Relations, Professional Master
Degree in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR), Professional Masters
Degree in Crime Management (MCM)
NOTE: The following programmes are not available in the 2014/2015 academic session. (Prospective Applicants should note).
1) M.A./ Ph.D. (English Language)
2) M.Ed/Ph.D. (Philosophy of Education)
3) M.Ed/Ph.D. (Sociology of Education)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are required to visit www.delsuonline.com
and complete the Delta State University, Abraka 2014/2015 PG Admission
form online and to also generate an applicant virtual pin of N21,000.00
(Twenty-One Thousand Naira) only. Payment should be made to any of the
follow banks: Ecobank, UBA, Zenith bank, Unity bank.
Note:
1. All Ph.D. students must attach 5 – 10page Research Proposal to hard copy of application at submission.
2. All candidates must submit photocopies of NYSC Certificate or Exemption Certificate to the Postgraduate School.
3. Candidates must also submit all relevant academic transcript along with their print out to the Postgraduate School.
Candidates are advised to read the instructions on the home page of the Website before completing the application form.
Candidates should submit the hard copies of their applications along
with other relevant documents at the Postgraduate School office, Abraka.
Closing Date:
All Application processes must be completed by May 22nd, 2015.
List of those offered provisional admission into any programme can be
accessed at the University website on or before June 30th 2015.
Screening of provisionally admitted students will commence immediately at the postgraduate Boardroom.
Best of luck To You all…
CampusCamerazzi Team
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