UNIJOS list of Postgraduate Courses, Requirements & Duration

UNIJOS Postgraduate Courses, Requirements & Duration

A candidate seeking admission must possess five credit passes including English and Mathematics and other relevant subjects at O’ Level. Candidates seeking Admission into a Master’s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Jos must hold a good (First or second class) Honours Degree of this University or of other Universities recognized by the Senate of University of Jos. The first degree must be in a discipline relevant to the programme into which admission is being sought.

2. A candidate seeking admission into an M.Phil/Ph.D. programme must in addition possess a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline. M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates are in addition required to have returned a Cumulative Score Average (CSA) of 60% and above in the final assessment result for the Master’s Degree as well as 60% and above in the Research Project. On admission, M.Phil/Ph.D candidates register for M.Phil in the first instance and on satisfactory performance may be subsequently upgraded to Ph.D. registration.

3. For all admissions, degree result transcripts are required.

4. All Advertised programmes will run on a full-time basis.

FACULTY OF ARTS

1. Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics

M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes:
a. M.Phil/Ph.D. Linguistics

Entry Requirements:
M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates should possess at least a second class upper degree at the B.A. level and a good masters of Arts degree in the relevant discipline from recognized University. The M.A. must be of the standard specified in the Regulations Governing higher Degree and Diplomas.

M.A. programmes:
a. M.A. Linguistics

Entry Requirements:
To qualify for admission into an M.A. programme, a candidate must possess a good honours degree (B.A.) in the relevant discipline (Linguistics) with preferably a first class or a second upper division from a recognized University.

2. Department of English Language

M.A. Programmes:
a. M.A. English Language
b. M.A. Literature in English

Entry Requirements:
Candidates for admission into the Department of English (M.A. in English Language/Literature-in-English) must possess a minimum of five O’ Level credit passes which must include English Language and Literature in English. A good Bachelor’s Degree in English Language or English Literature-in-English/English or/Linguistics which must not be below a second class lower division obtained from a recognized University.

M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmmes:

1. M.Phil/Ph.D. English Language
2. M.Phil/Ph.D. Literature in English

Entry Requirements:

Admission into M.Phil/Ph.D. English Language or Literature in English requires M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates should possess at least a second lower degree in B.A. English Language or B.A. Literature in English with a minimum Weighted Scored Average (WSA) of 60% in M.A. English Language or M.A. Literature in English from a recognized University.

All candidates shall be subjected to a selection process to be decided by the Department.

3. Department of Foreign Languages

M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmes:
a. M.Phil/Ph.D. French (African Literature in French)
b. M.Phil/Ph.D. French (Literature in French)
c. M.Phil/Ph.D. French (Comparative Literature)

M.A. Programmes:
a. M.A. French (African Literature in French)
b. M.A. French (Literature in French)
c. M.A. French (Comparative Literature)

4. Department of History and International Studies

M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes:
a. M.Phil/Ph.D. African History
b. M.Phil/Ph.D. Economic History
c. M.Phil/Ph.D. History and International Studies

Entry Requirements:
For M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates, a Master’s Degree in History and International Studies or its equivalent in a related discipline with a minimum Cumulative Score Average (CSA) of 60% from a recognized University.

M.A. Programmes:
a. M.A. in African History
b. M.A. Economic History
c. M.A. History and International Studies.

Entry Requirements:
For a M.A. programme, a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in History and International Studies or its equivalence in a related discipline from a recognized University.

5. Department of Religion and Philosophy

M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes:
a. M.Phil/Ph.D. Ethics and Philosophy
b. M.Phil/Ph.D. African Traditional Religion
c. M.Phil/Ph.D. Church History
d. M.Phil/Ph.D. New Testament
e. M.Phil/Ph.D. Old Testament
f. M.Phil/Ph.D. Arabic
g. M.Phil/Ph.D. Interaction of Religion
h. M.Phil/Ph.D. Sociology of Religions

M.A. Programmes:
a. M.A. Ethics and Philosophy
b. M.A. African Traditional Religion
c. M.A. Church History
d. M.A. New Testament
e. M.A. Old Testament
f. M.A. Arabic
g. M.A. Islamic Studies
h. M.A. Interaction of Religion
i. M.A. Sociology of Religions

3. Department of Theater and Film Arts

M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes:
a. M.Phil/Ph.D. Play Directing/Production
b. M.Phil/Ph.D. Dramatic Literature
c. M.Phil/Ph.D. Play Creating

Entry Requirements:
For the M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes, a candidate must have a Cumulative Score Average (CSA) of 60.00% and above and a score in Project report/dissertation, not below 60.00%

M.A. Programmes:
a. M.A. Play Directing/Production
b. M.A. Dramatic Literature
c. M.A. Play Creating

Entry Requirements:
Candidates for M.A. programmes would be expected to hold a first or a second Upper degree in appropriate subject from the University of Jos or from a recognized University or a degree or qualification with relevant experience and evidence of creative ability which are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Jos.

4. Department of Mass Communication

M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes:
a. MPhil/Ph.D. Mass Communication

Entry Requirement:
For M.Phil/Ph.D. programme, a candidate must have an M.A. in Mass Communication with a minimum Cumulative Score Average (CSA) of 60.00% in their final assessment results for Master’s Degree.

M.A. Programmes:
a. M.A. Mass Communication

Entry Requirement:
For the M.A. programme, a Candidate must possess a B.A. or B.Sc. degree (minimum of Second Class Lower with grade point of not less than 3.0) in Mass Communication from the University of Jos or an Accredited University that is recognized by the Senate of the University of Jos. Also, candidates with a Bachelor Degree in any of the Social Sciences or Humanities and a Professional Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations and Advertising or Media Studies (with appropriate professional membership registration and years of experience) may apply.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Preamble

The Department of Animal Production is one of the three Departments created under the Faculty of Agriculture in 2014. The Department is devoted to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that is related to the act of Animal Science and Husbandry with major focus on teaching and research in Animal Nutrition (Monogastric Nutrition and Ruminant Nutrition), Animal Management/production, Pasture and Rangeland Management, Animal Products, Animal Breeding; and Animal Physiology. The research interest runs in all the areas of Animal Science.

Philosophy

The philosophy is to train students in the areas of Animal Nutrition (Monogastric and Ruminant), Animal management/production, Pasture and Range Management, Animal Products, Animal Breeding and Physiology in the Department of Animal Production with skilled manpower that is adequately furnished with comprehensive information required for the development of Animal Agriculture and Agriculture Economy in general. This is to achieve through effective teaching and research techniques toward problem solving in Animal Production. The training programmes will be mounted through classroom instruction, laboratory practical, feed mill/ farm demonstration and workshop practice, field trips, etc.  

The Vision

The vision of the Department is to be a Centre of excellence in Animal Science using high-quality facilities and engaging multi-disciplinary approach, vigorous and intensive staff development programme, institutional linkages, innovative postgraduate programmes that are designed to bring about high quality graduates.

Mission Statement

To advance the frontiers of learning, break new grounds through teaching and research, consultancy and community/extension services. To produce high-level manpower in Animal Agriculture and solve farmers, industries and government problems relating to the Animal Science, thereby reducing poverty, ignorance and increase animal protein leading to good health.

Aim and Objectives

The Postgraduate Programmes in Agriculture- Animal Science has the following aims and objectives:

1. Producing persons with advanced knowledge and skills in Animal Science
2. Exposing professionals in related disciplines to knowledge, skills and practices of modern Animal Science
3. Providing training in specific aspects of Animal Science and Production
4. Providing advanced professional training for graduate employees of industry, the public service or in self-employment
5. Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentations, project and thesis preparation
6. Providing training for those whose future careers lie in teaching and research at the tertiary level and in research and development in the public and private sectors
7. To assist in the attainment of self-sufficiency in the production of basic food
8. To develop new patterns of livestock structures and government policies which clearly demonstrate that livestock production is an important part of our national economy.