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Political Science training at the Postgraduate level is designed to produce future researchers and teachers in the tertiary educational system in Nigeria. The programmes are also designed to respond to the needs of the Nigerian society for skilled manpower in diverse areas of public life including public administration, diplomacy, rural development and governance and to produce graduates who have the ability to drive the governance of the public and private sectors with specialized skills.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Political Science training at the Postgraduate level is designed to produce future researchers and teachers in the tertiary educational system in Nigeria. The programmes are also designed to respond to the needs of the Nigerian society for skilled manpower in diverse areas of public life including public administration, diplomacy, rural development and governance and to produce graduates who have the ability to drive the governance of the public and private sectors with specialized skills.
Admission Requirements
60+
i. Admission is open to applicants who possess a M.Sc degree in Political Science, International Relations, Policy and Strategic Studies and Public Administration or its equivalent with CGPA of 3.50 - 3.99 from Covenant University or any other recognized university;
ii. Candidates with a M.Phil degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in Political Science, International Relations, Policy and Strategic Studies and Public Administration or any other recognized University is eligible and can be considered for admission; and
iii. In addition to the above qualification requirements, candidates shall be required to participate in a postgraduate screening exercise to qualify for admission.
3 Years
Sep
Oct
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
International
3,238
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
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Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
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