DELSU Post-Graduate Admission for 2024/2025 Session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the underlisted regular and weekend postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Professional Masters, Academic Masters, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees of the Delta State University, Abraka.

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A. REGULAR PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

(1) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Economics PGD, M. Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Extension

(2) Department of Animal Science and Fisheries A. Animal Science

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Animal Science

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Animal Production (ii) Animal Nutrition (iii) Animal Breeding and Genetics

(3) Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Fisheries

(4) Department of Agronomy

A. Crop Science

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Crop Science

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Crop Breeding (II) Plant Biotechnology (iii) Horticulture and Landscape Management

(iv) Farming System and Crop Production (v) Crop Protection

B. Soil Science

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Soil Science

Areas of Specialization:

(i)Soil Conservation and Management (ii) Soil Fertility Management (iii) Soil Pedology (iv) Soil Chemistry (v) Soil Bio-Remediation

(5) . Department of Forestry and Wildlife

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Forestry & Wildlife

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Agroforestry (ii) Siviculture (iii) Forestry Economics (iv) Wildlife Management (v) Wood Science (vi) Forest Biometrics

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FACULTY OF ARTS

(1) Department of English & Literary Studies

M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in English Language M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Literature- in - English

(2) Department of Fine and Applied Arts

M.A. M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Art History Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Areas of specialization in the Visual Arts: (i) Painting (ii) Graphics,

(iii) Ceramics, (iv) Sculpture and (v) Textiles Ph.D. Studio Art

Areas of Specialization: (i) Ceramics, (ii) Graphics,(iii) Sculpture, (vi) Painting and (v)Textiles

(3) Department of History and International Studies

M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in History

M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in International Studies

(4) Department of Languages and Linguistics

M.A. programmes in:

- French (language)

- French (Literature)

- French (Translation)

M.A. programmes in:

- Linguistics

M.Phil programmes in:

- French

- Linguistics;

Ph.D. programmes in:

- French Translation Studies

- Literature in French

- Linguistics

(5) Department of Music

Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDM)

M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Music

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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(A) General Admission Requirements

i. Candidates for postgraduate studies must have a degree or its equivalent from a Senate- recognized institution. They must have also obtained at least five (5) credit passes, in WASC, NECO, GCE (Ordinary Level), or NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings. Credit Pass is required for O’ Level WAEC results in English Language and Mathematics into all programmes except in the Faculties of Arts and Law, where a pass in Mathematics is required. ACE and TC II are not acceptable. (Not equivalent to WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB). Please note that there will be no waiver for anybody seeking admission into any of the programmes.

ii. A candidate applying for Ph.D. in any programme must have obtained at least a weighted average score of 60% overall. or a CGPA of 3.50

iii. Candidates applying for academic Master Degree: (M.Sc., M.Ed., M.A. LL.M. and M.Eng.) must be holders of bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from the Delta State University, Abraka or any other accredited university with at least “Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree recognized by Senate

iv. Candidates applying for professional Master Degree must be holders of Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from Delta State University, Abraka or any other accredited university with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree recognized by Senate or a Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit from a Senate-recognized polytechnic.

v. Candidates for Postgraduate Diploma programmes must be holders of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from the Delta State University, Abraka or any other accredited university with at least a “Third Class Honours” degree or a HND (Lower Credit) recognized by Senate.

(B) M.Phil degree Programme

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i. Duration

The duration of the M.Phil programme is twelve (12) months for a regular or full-time M.Phil Degree and twenty-four (24) months for part-time M.Phil degree.

ii. M.Phil Entry Requirements

The M.Phil entry requirements are Master degree (M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc etc) with less than 60% average (i.e 50%-59%) or CGPA of 3.00-3.49.

iii. Number of Courses

Three courses from relevant areas, which must include

1. Thesis

2. Research Methods and two relevant courses in the area of study

(B) METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are required to visit www.delsu.edu.ng and complete the Delta State University, Abraka 2024/2025 PG Admission Form online and to also generate an application virtual pin of N31,000.00 (thirty-one thousand naira) only. Payment should be made at any of the following designated banks:

UBA

Zenith Bank

Unity Bank

Fidelity Bank

Closing date for the sale of forms is, Friday, 29th November, 2024

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Note: Applicants are to upload scanned copies of the following documents in pdf format:

1. Transcript of all previous qualifications obtained

2. WASC; NECO; GCE or NABTEB Certificate (not TC II)

3. NYSC Certificate or Exemption or Exclusion Certificate obtained from NYSC Office only

4. A 3–5 page research proposal indicating area of research interest (for Ph.D. candidates)

5. Candidates are advised to read the instructions on the home page of the Website www.delsu.edu.ng before completing the Application Form.

In addition, candidates are expected to download transcript forms and forward same to their previous institutions.

List of those offered provisional admission into any programme will be published online in www.delsu.edu.ng and in the notice board in the Postgraduate School at Abraka Campus. Screening of provisionally admitted candidates and payment of fees will commence immediately.