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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
PhD
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. A candidate with academic Master’s degree (M.Sc) in Political Science, with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 4.00 on a 5-point scale or weighted average of 60% from Covenant University or any recognized university shall be eligible for admission into the Ph.D Political Science programme;
ii. Candidate who possesses M.Phil with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale or weighted average of 60% in Political Science from Covenant University or any other recognized university is eligible for admission;
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
5,810
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Main Subject
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Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
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Study Mode
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