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    Department of Political Science

    Available Programme:

    1. Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science
    2. MSc and PhD

    Areas of Specialization:

    (i) Political Theory and Methodology (PTMD); (ii) Public Administration and Local Government (PALG); (iii) International Relations and Diplomatic Studies (IRDS); (iv) Nigerian Government and Politics (NGAP)

     

    DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    O’level

    5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Government/History/Social Studies and 3 other subjects with at least a pass in maths obtained at not more than two sittings.

    Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

    The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree or a minimum of  lower  Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution in Political Science or a related discipline

    Master’s Degree (MSc)

    1. The candidate must have a first degree in Political Science or from a cognate discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
    2. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science or from a cognate discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

    A candidate who holds a master’s degree in Political Science with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied[su_button url=”https://apply.cpgs.unizik.edu.ng/apply” target=”blank” style=”3d” background=”#3fe465″ size=”8″ center=”yes”]Apply Now[/su_button]