UNIPORT postgraduate admission form, 2025/2026

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The University of Port-harcourt (UNIPORT) invites applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Programmes:

A. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

All Humanities Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5- point scale. In addition, to be found admissible, candidates must score a minimum of 60% in the admission interview.

1. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE PROGRAMME

M.A. Comparative Literature

Ph.D Comparative Literature

Requirements for MA Comparative Literature Programme:

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Literature from a recognized University. Graduates in English have to produce evidence of a minimum of two years (four semesters) academic exposure to French or another language of International communication.

African Language

There is a Special African Language requirement for the Comparative Literature Programme. Any candidate who is deficient in speaking, reading or writing an African language will be required to take an appropriate course in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies and produce evidence of having passed that course.

Requirements for Ph.D Comparative Literature Programme:

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Literature or M.A. Degree in other related discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

2. DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Theatre & Media Arts

Admission Requirements for PGD Programme in Theatre & Media Arts

To qualify for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programme, a candidate must obtain a first Degree in the disciplines within the Humanities or a first Degree from any other discipline.

(ii) Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:

(a) Dramatic Theory and Criticism

(b) Sociology of Drama

(d) Directing

(e) Theatre History

(f) Technical Theatre

(g) Playwriting

(h) Costume and Make-Up

(i) Theatre in Education

Requirements for M.A. Theatre Arts

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) in Theatre Arts or its equivalent from a recognized University.

Requirements for Ph.D Theatre Arts

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Theatre Arts in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

Ph.D in Theatre and Media Arts

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Theatre History

(ii) Dramatic Theory and Criticism

(iii) Play Directing

(iv) Radio/Television

(v) Stand-up Comedy

(vi) Theatre Management

(vii) Events Management

(viii) Stage Acting

(ix) Arts Administration

(x) Dance and Choreography

(xi) Technical Theatre

(xii) Costume Design & Make-up

Requirement for Ph.D in Theatre and Media Arts

Candidates must obtain a first Degree in Theatre Arts. CGPA requirements and duration of programmes are as stated in item a – c above.

3. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES

(a) M.A., Ph.D in Literature with emphasis on:

(i) Theory of Literature

(ii) African Literature

(iii) African Oral Literature

(b) M.A., Ph.D in English Language with emphasis on:

(i) Applied English Linguistics

(ii) English as a Second Language (ESL)

(iii) Discourse Analysis/Pragmatics

(iv) Sociolinguistics

(v) Phonology

Requirements for M.A. English Studies

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in English Studies from a recognized University.

Requirements for Ph.D English Studies

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in English Studies or related discipline with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-points scale.

4. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in French (PGDF)

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT)

(iii) M.A. French in the following areas:

French Grammar and Linguistics
African Literature in French
French Literature

(iv) M.A. Translation (English/French)

(v) Ph.D French/Translation (English/French)

Requirements for M.A. Foreign Languages and Literatures

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Foreign Languages and Literatures from a recognized University or PGD Upper Credit.

Requirements for Ph.D Foreign Languages and Literatures

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

5. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in History & Diplomatic Studies (PGDHDS)

Qualifications for Admission

To be eligible for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomacy, a candidate must have a good honours Degree not less than Third Class and a CGPA of not less than 1.50 and above in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law and the Management Sciences.

(ii) Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:

(a) Social & Political History

(b) Economic History

Qualifications for Admission into the Masters Programme

To qualify for admission into the M.A Degree Programmes of the Department, candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent of the University of Port Harcourt or from any other recognized University in the relevant subjects.

Except for Archaeology/Cultural Heritage Management, candidates from non-History backgrounds will be required to pass through the Department’s Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomacy before admission into the MA programmes.

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme

Qualifications for Admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme

To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy programme in History and Diplomatic Studies, a candidate must have an MA/M.Sc Degree with a CGPA of 3.50 and above on a 5-point scale in History from any Nigerian University or abroad. Except for Archaeology, candidates from non-History backgrounds are expected to pass through the Department’s Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomatic Studies to be admitted into Ph.D Degree programmes. In addition, candidates will be required to present a written proposal on a thesis topic in their chosen field and score a minimum of 60% in pre-admission oral interview.

6. DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE ARTS

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Linguistics

(ii) (a) M.A., Ph.D in Linguistics in the following areas:

Descriptive Linguistics
Applied Linguistics (Language Teaching)
Applied Linguistics (Clinical Linguistics)
Historical Linguistics
Sociolinguistics

(b) M.A., Ph.D (Linguistics and Language Arts

Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics:

To be eligible for admission into the programme, a candidate must have a good honours Degree in any field from any recognized University. Candidates with HND Upper Credit are also eligible for admission into the PGD Programme. Candidates with pass Degree will not be admitted.

Requirements for M.A. Linguistics and Language Arts

Candidates wishing to enroll in the Linguistics component must hold at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or a Lower Credit with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. Candidates wishing to enroll in the Linguistics component must possess the same qualifications in Linguistics or a subject with a strong linguistic component.

Requirements for Ph.D Linguistics and Language Arts

Candidates wishing to enroll in the Communication component must hold at least a Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. Candidates wishing to enroll in the Linguistics component must possess the same qualifications in Linguistics or a subject with a strong linguistic component.

7. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

M.A., Ph.D in Philosophy in the following areas:

(a) African Philosophy

(b) Political Philosophy

(d) Philosophy of Science

(e) Philosophy of Social Science

(f) Ethics

(g) Metaphysics

(h) Epistemology

(i) Logic and Methodology

(j) History of Philosophy

(k) Philosophy of Development

O’Level Requirements

All candidates must possess O’Level credit passes in five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

Requirements for M.A. Philosophy

Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Philosophy (single honours) or combined honours Degree with Philosophy as a component.

Requirements for Ph.D Philosophy

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Philosophy with a CGPA of at least 3.50 or its equivalent in addition to the other faculty requirements.

8. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES

i. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Religious & Cultural Studies

ii. M.A., Ph.D in Religious and Cultural Studies in the following areas:

(a) African Indigenous Religion

(b) Biblical Studies

(d) Islamic Studies

(e) Religious Ethics

(f) Sociology of Religion

(g) Philosophy of Religion

Requirements for PGD in Religious and Cultural Studies:

Candidates must possess good honours Degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Management Sciences, and Science from the University of Port Harcourt or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.

Requirements for MA in Religious and Cultural Studies:

Admission to the MA programme will be open to candidates with the B.A. Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies, Islamic Studies, Theology or other related disciplines such as Philosophy, History, Sociology and Anthropology with a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division), from the University of Port Harcourt or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt

Requirements for Ph.D Religious and Cultural Studies:

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies in addition to the other faculty requirements.

9. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS & DESIGN

M.A; Ph.D in Fine Arts & Design in the following areas:

(a) African Art History

(b) Design History

(d) Sculpture

(e) Ceramics Design

(f) Graphics & Communication Design with Specialization in Advertising, Printmaking, Animation & Photography.

(g) Textiles & Fashion Design

O’Level Requirements

All candidates must possess a minimum of five O’Level Credit passes which must include English Language and Mathematics in addition to other faculty requirements.

Requirements for M.A. Fine Arts

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) in Fine Arts or its equivalent from a recognized University.

Requirements for Ph.D Fine Arts

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Fine Arts in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

10. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDM)

(ii) Master of Arts in Music

Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma in Music:

Candidates with first degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 5-point scale in disciplines other than Music, with demonstrative competent potentials for music studies; or graduates with bachelor’s degree in Music with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a 5-point scale are eligible to apply. HND holders in Music with appropriate CGPA may be considered. In addition, all applicants into the programme shall be auditioned.

MA and PhD in the following areas:

(a) Performance: Con……………. Ensemble management

(b) Performance: Voice Instruments

(d) Composition

(e) Ethnomusicology

(f) Music Education

(g) Music Therapy

(h) Music Theory, Analysis and Criticism

(i) Popular Music

(j) Music Business Administration

(k) Musicology

(l) Church/Sacred Music

Requirements for PhD Music

Candidates must have a Master Degree in music with a CGPA of at least 3.50 or its equivalent in addition to the other Faculty requirements.

Requirements for Master of Arts in Music:

Candidates with a recognized University bachelor’s degree in Music, with at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or as may be stipulated by the School of Graduate Studies from time to time. Bachelor of Church Music (BCM) holders from a recognized theological institution or any other accredited institution may be considered for admission into the M.A. programme if their transcripts reveal that the courses and tutelage covered in the BCM programmes are equivalent to those in Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music programmes of conventional higher Institutions. In cases where remediable deficiencies are discovered in the BCM programmes undertaken, the candidate shall audit relevant courses at the undergraduate level, or go through the PGDM programme.

B. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

All Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5- point scale. In addition, to be found admissible, candidates must score a minimum of 60% in the admission interview.

11. DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism and Media Studies

(ii) Master of Science (MSc) in Journalism and Media Studies

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Journalism and Media Studies

Requirements for PGD in Journalism and Media Studies

(i) Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit) in Mass Communication or any other related discipline in Communication or Social Sciences/Business Administration from a recognized Polytechnic or University approved by the Senate of University of Port Harcourt.

(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Division from areas not related to Communication.

(iii) Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division in a Communication related discipline of a recognized university.

Requirements for M.Sc in Journalism and Media Studies

(i) A Bachelor’s Degree not lower that Second Class Division with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale or 2.50 on a 4-point scale in Communication Studies from a recognized university approved by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies with a CGPA not less than 3.50.

Requirements for Ph.D in Journalism and Media Studies

(i) Candidate must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. In addition, candidates seeking admission into Ph.D programme in the department must submit to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee, a written proposal of a topic of their interest which they must defend before the admission can be granted.

(ii) Membership of professional bodies such as APCON, NIPR, ACCE, etc may not be compulsory but may be an advantage.

12. DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Broadcasting

(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Broadcasting

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Broadcasting

Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Broadcasting

(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Division from areas not related to Communication.

(iii) Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division in a Communication related discipline of a recognized university.

Requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) in Broadcasting

(i) A Bachelor’s degree not lower than Second Class Lower Division with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale in Broadcast Media Studies or any related discipline in Communication from a recognized University approved by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.

Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Broadcasting

(i) Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. In addition, candidates seeking admission into Ph.D programme in the department must submit to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee, a written proposal of a topic of their interest which they must defend before the admission can be granted.

(ii) Membership of professional bodies such as APCON, NIPR, ACCE, etc may not be compulsory but may be an advantage. All successful candidates must at the time of admission or upon completion show prove of membership.

13. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations and Advertising

(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Public Relations

(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Advertising

(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Public Relations

(v) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Advertising

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations and Advertising

(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Division from areas not related to Communication.

(iii) Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division in a Communication related discipline of a recognized university.

Requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) in Advertising

Candidate must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (B.Sc or BA) with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale in any of these areas: Advertising, Public Relations, and any Mass Communication related area or a PGD in Public Relations and Advertising with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

Requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) in Public Relations

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Public Relations

Candidate must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale in any of these areas: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and any Mass Communication related area. Such candidates must also submit a written proposal on a topic of interest in their desired area of study to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee. The proposal must be satisfactorily defended before the Committee prior to admission shortlisting.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Advertising

14. DEPARTMENT OF FILM AND MULTIDEDIA STUDIES

(i) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Film and Multimedia Studies

(ii) MFA (Professional) in Film and Multimedia Studies

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Film and Multimedia Studies

Requirements for M.Sc in Film and Multimedia Studies

(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Film/TV Studies or a related discipline with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies with a CGPA not less than 3.50.

(iii) MA Degree in Communication related discipline with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale.

Requirements for Master of Film Art (MFA – Professional) in Film and Multimedia Studies

(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline to Film and TV Studies.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Film and Multimedia Studies

(i) Candidates must obtain a Master’s Degree in Film/TV Studies with a CGPA not less than 4.00 on 5-point scale, 3.20 on a 4-point scale and 4.00 on a 3-point scale.

C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND SANDWICH)

M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis; M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Candidates applying for Ph.D programme in Faculty of Education must have a good M.Ed Degree. All Ph.D

candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are required to defend their written proposals. All Masters candidates must have at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division).

15. DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES AND

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Curriculum and Instruction

(b) Educational Technology

(d) Mathematics Education

(e) Science Education

(f) Social Studies Education

Requirement: Same as Faculty.

16. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Philosophy of Education

(b) History and Policy of Education

(d) Comparative Education

Requirement: Same as Faculty.

17. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Educational Administration

(b) Educational Planning

(d) Administration of Higher Education

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS EDUCATION (PGDBE)

Candidates are required to possess a good degree not lower than Third Class from a recognized University in relevant teaching subjects and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in any of the related teaching subjects obtained at Upper Credit.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED) BUSINESS EDUCATION

Candidates for the M.Ed Degree in Business Education must have one of the following addition to meeting all School of Graduate Studies requirement.

i. An Honours in Business Education with a minimum of Second Class Division of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.

ii. An Honours Degree in related Business Courses plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA not less than 3.50 points in a 5-point scale.

iii. Third Class Honours Degree in Business Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA not below 3.50points in a 5-point scale.

iv. Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit or its equivalent in Business related field plus a postgraduate diploma with a CGPA not below 3.50.

Requirement: Same as Faculty.

18. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Educational Psychology

(b) Guidance and Counselling

Requirement: Same as Faculty.

19. DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Literacy Education

(b) Distance Education

(d) Community Development

Requirements for M.Ed Programme

The following categories of candidates may be admitted on application into the Programme:

(i) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University who have obtained approved Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education with at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent.

(ii) Candidates who did not major in Adult Education but obtained at least 2nd Class Honours Degree or above and with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Such candidates would be required to do some remedial courses as prescribed in the handbook.

20. DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

(A) M.Sc (Ed) Professional and Sandwich (Long Vacation) Programmes have the following areas:

Areas of Specialization

(a) Sport Management and Marketing

(b) Exercise Physiology

(d) Sport Sociology

(e) Rehabilitation Therapy

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Preferably holders of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) from a recognized University or its equivalent.

(ii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Science Education

after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Sport and Exercise Science or Human Kinetics and Health Education (this category of candidates may be required to take some additional courses in Sport and Exercise Science or related courses as may be prescribed by the Department).

(iii) A Pass Credit level in Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

(B) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Sport and Exercise Science

Areas of Specialization

(a) Sport Management

(b) Sport Psychology

(d) Sport Marketing

(e) Exercise Physiology

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess an M.Sc (Ed) degree in Sport and Exercise Science of the University of Port Harcourt or other relevant discipline from any other approved University and must have an average of not less than a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.8 on a 4-point scale.

(ii) Each applicant must submit a proposal on area of research interest and pass an interview by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

21. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

(A) M.Sc (Ed) Professional and Sandwich (Long Vacation) Programmes have the following areas:

Areas of Specialization

(a) Community Health Education

(b) Occupational Health and Safety Education

(d) School Health Education

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent from a recognized University in Health Education or Health and Human Kinetics (Integrated Major).

(ii) A Degree in Medicine or appropriate Medical Sciences in Nursing or Advanced Graduate Diploma in Health Education (AGDHE).

(iii) Candidates with a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences, or Science Education, Pharmacy, Sociology or related disciplines after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Health Education or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Such candidates may be required to take additional courses in Health Education as may be prescribed by the Department.

(B) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:

(i) Community Health Education

(ii) Environmental Health and Safety Education

(iii) Occupational Health and Safety Education

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess an M.Sc (Ed) degree in Health Education of the University of Port Harcourt or other relevant discipline from any other approved University and must have an average of not less than a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.8 on a 4-point scale.

(ii) Each applicant must submit a proposal on area of research interest and pass an interview by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

22. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

(a) CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES (CHES)

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Full-Time and Part-Time programme.

The programme consists of the following courses:

(a) History and Philosophy of Education

(b) Educational Psychology

(d) Method Course

(e) Sociology of Education

(f) Educational Administration

(g) Curriculum Development

(h) Educational Research, Test, Measurement and Evaluation

(i) Supervised Practice in Teaching

(j) Supervised Project

(i) Requirements

(a) Candidates who graduated from the Faculty of Education or other disciplines with at least a third class degree with a minimum CGPA of 1.50 are eligible to apply.

(b) HND Upper Credit and its equivalent from recognized Polytechnics.

(ii) Duration

Full-Time: The Programme will last for a minimum of 12 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months.
Part-Time: The programme which will run for three terms is for a minimum of one year and maximum of two years.

D. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

All Social Sciences Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale except Economics and Demography and Population Studies in the Department of Sociology which require a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale.

22. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in Economics in the following areas:

(a) Economic Theory

(b) Development Economics

(d) Quantitative Economics (with sub-area in Mathematical Economics And Econometrics)

(e) Labour and Manpower Economics

Requirements for Ph.D Economics:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Economics in addition to the other Faculty requirements.

24. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

(i) PGD Geography and Environmental Management (PGDGEM)

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in Geography and Environment Management in the following areas:

(a) Rural Land Use and Rural Development

(b) Urban Geography

(d) Regional Development Planning

(e) Biogeography

(f) Climatology

(g) Geomorphology

(h) Environmental Management

(i) Watershed and Wetlands Management (M.Sc only)

(j) Geographic Information System (GIS) (M.Sc only)

(k) Cartography (M.Sc only)

(l) Disaster Risk Management (Ph.D only)

O’Level Requirements

Geography component (Rural land use and Rural Development, urban Geography, Transport, Regional Development Planning, Biogeography, Climatology and Geomorphology), candidates must have credit passes in Geography, English Language, Mathematics and any other two Art or Science subjects.
Environmental Management: Candidates must have credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, plus any other three Art or science subjects.
Disaster Risk Management: Same as item (b) above.

Requirements for M.Sc in Geographic Information System (GIS):

Admission to the M.Sc Degree programme in GIS is open to graduates of this University and other approved Universities recognized by Senate with a

minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Social Medicine, Agriculture and Forestry, Environmental Science, Social Sciences and Engineering etc. Work experience in scientific management and policy-oriented establishments will be an added advantage.

Requirements for M.Sc in Watershed and Wetlands Management:

Admission to the M.Sc Degree programme in Watershed and Wetlands Management is open to graduates of this University and other approved Universities recognized by Senate. They must either hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Environmental Management with a CGPA of 3.50 and above or a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Geological Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Agriculture and Forestry or Environmental Science with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Work experience in scientific, management and other related establishments will be an added advantage.

Requirements for Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Management: Cartography option:

To be eligible for admission into the Professional Masters (PM) programme, applicants should have the following:

(a) At least five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.

(b) A good Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography or other cognate disciplines in Geoinformatics with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Degree from an approved University with its programme fully accredited.

(c) Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma Degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS or from a cognate discipline awarded by a recognized institution must have not less than 1.50 CGPA.

(d) Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mapping and Surveying disciplines such as Cartography, Remote Sensing, Land Surveying or Geoinformatics, etc, must have a minimum of Upper Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma Degree in relevant areas.

Requirements for Ph.D in Environmental Management:

Admission to the Ph.D Degree programme is open to graduates of this University who have attained a specific level of performance in the M.Sc programme in GIS, Geography and Environmental Management and related disciplines of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.50 in a 5-point scale.

Requirements for Ph.D in Disaster Risk Management:

Admission to the Ph.D Degree programme in Disaster Risk Management is open to graduates of this University who have attained a specific level of performance in the M.Sc programme in Disaster Risk Management, Geography and Environmental Management and related disciplines of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

25. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology (PGDS):

Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division in related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Sociology:

Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or any other related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Management and Education. Interested applicants from the Health Sciences will also be considered for admission into the programme. All PGD applicants deemed qualified may be required to undergo an interview in the department to ascertain their capacity for rigorous work at the postgraduate level.

(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development (Sociology):

Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or any other related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Management and Education in any recognized and accredited University within and outside the country.

(iv) M.Sc, Ph.D in Sociology in the following areas:

(a) Industrial Relations & Personnel Management

(b) Criminology and Police Science

(d) Community Development

Requirement for M.Sc in Sociology

Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Sociology with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Sociology with CGPA of at least 3.50.

Requirement for M.Sc in Community Development (Sociology):

Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Sociology or any related field in the Social sciences, Humanities, Management and Education in any recognized University with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Sociology with CGPA of at least 3.00. All MSc applicants deemed qualified may be required to undergo an interview in the department to ascertain their capacity for rigorous work at the post-graduate level.

Requirements for Ph.D in Sociology

An M.Sc degree in Sociology with at least 3.50 CGPA is required.

Requirements for Ph.D in Community Development (Sociology):

Applicant must have M.Sc degree in Sociology or any related field in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Management and Education with at least 3.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale.

26. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Social Work or a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division in related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

General Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

(a) Candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirement of the University including English Language and Mathematics at ordinary level.

(b) Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with lower than Second Class division from an approved and accredited University degree in Social Work related discipline by an approved accredited University.

(c) Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree at First Class, Second Class or Second Class Lower Division who want a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work will be accepted.

(d) HND and / or professional qualifications cognate to Social Work from a recognized institution with not less than Upper Credit.

(ii) Master of Science in Social Work.

Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Social Work with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Social Work with CGPA of at least 3.00.

Requirement for MSC Social Work

Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Social Work with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Social Work with a CGPA of at least 3.50.

Requirement for PhD Social Work

An MSC Degree in Social Work with at least a CGPA of 3.50 is required

27. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs (PGDIA)

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Administration

(iii) M.Sc and Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Political Theory and Methodology

(b) Development Studies

(d) Nigerian Government and Politics

(e) Political Theory

(iv) Master of Science in Public Administration

(v) Master of Science in Peace and Conflict Studies

(vi) PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies

(vii) PhD in Public Administration

O’Level Requirements

Candidates must have five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Government or History, Economics and any other Social Science subject.

Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Programme

Candidates must obtain first Degree from recognized Universities with at least a 3rd class or a minimum CGPA of 1.50 on a 5-point scale.

Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration must have at least a CGPA of 1.50 in Public Administration or Political Science and other related disciplines.

Requirements for M.Sc Programme

Candidates must possess a B.Sc Degree with a minimum Second Class Lower or a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a CGPA of 3.50 Political Science, Public Administration, Government and International Relations.

Requirements for Master of Science in Public Administration:

(a) Admission to the Master of Science in Public Administration Programme is open to graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities who possess a minimum of Second Class Lower in Public Administration or Political Science.

(b) Candidates for admission with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or Political Science of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized university must have at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

Requirements for Master of Science in Peace and Conflict Studies:

(a) Candidates with good first degree honours in any discipline with a second-class lower division with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

(b) A minimum of third-class honours degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs (PGDIA), Public Administration or Peace and Conflict Studies.

(c) An Upper Credit in HND with Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations or Peace and Conflict Studies.

Requirements for Ph.D in Political and Administrative Studies:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Political and Administrative Studies with a CGPA of 3.50 in addition to other faculty requirements.

Requirements for Ph.D in Public Administration:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Public Administration or related discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 in addition to other faculty requirements.

28. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (DipLIS).

Admission Requirement for Postgraduate Diploma:

Candidates must possess a first degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS Hons.), with a CGPA of 2.5 and below. Candidates with a first degree in other disciplines who wish to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science are also eligible for admission.

(ii) Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Admission Requirement for Master of Library and Information Science:

Candidates for master’s degree must possess a First Degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS) to qualify for admission with a grade of First to Second Class Lower Division of 2.5 and above. Candidates from other disciplines must offer a Postgraduate Diploma first before enrolling for a master’s programme.

D. FACULTY OF SCIENCE

All Science Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale and thesis score not lower than 60% (B). All Ph.D candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are REQUIRED to defend their written proposals.

29. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDB)

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Enzymology

(b) Nutrition and Toxicology

(d) Environmental Biochemistry

(e) Pharmacological Biochemistry

30. DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

General Entry Requirements for all programmes:

Candidates must have five O’level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC)

Candidates with at least a Third Class Degree with a CGPA of not less than 1.50 on a 5-point scale can apply. Candidates with HND certificates are not eligible for the PGDC programmes.

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in Pure & Industrial Chemistry in the following areas:

(a) Analytical Chemistry

(b) Inorganic Chemistry

(d) Organic Chemistry

(e) Environmental Chemistry

(f) Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry

(g) Petroleum Chemistry and Petrochemicals

(h) Mineral Processing and Chemical Metallurgy

(i) Powder Technology and Production Processing

(j) Polymer Science/Technology

Requirements for M.Sc in Pure & Industrial Chemistry:

Candidates must have a B.Sc in Pure and Industrial Chemistry with at least a Second Class Lower or a PGDC with at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

Requirements for Ph.D in Pure & Industrial Chemistry:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Pure and Industrial Chemistry with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale in addition to the other Faculty requirements.

31. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma Programme in the following options:

(a) Biosystematics/Plant Taxonomy

(b) Genetics and Breeding

(d) Herbarium Management

(e) Biotechnology

(f) Ethnobotany and Phytomedicine

(g) Horticulture

Requirements for PGD Plant Science and Biotechnology:

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree (22) or a strong Third Class (3rd) Bachelors’ Degree in Botany/Plant Science, or any good Honours Degree in Microbiology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology or related field (depending on the option of the PGD) from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University within or outside Nigeria. Potential Candidates with HND in relevant fields deemed suitable by the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology’s Graduate Board of Studies would be considered for the requisite programmes.

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Plant Physiology

(b) Mycology and Plant Pathology

(d) Plant Biosystematics and Taxonomy

32. DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)

(ii) M.Sc in Industrial Microbiology

(iii) M.Sc in Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation

(iv) M.Sc in Food Microbiology

(v) M.Sc in Pathogenic Microbiology & Biotecchnology

(vi) Ph.D in Microbiology

General Entry Requirements for all the Programmes:

Candidates must have 5 O’level credits in not more than two sittings in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology

Entry Requirements for PGDM:

Candidates must have at least a Third Class B.Sc Degree in Microbiology with a CGPA of at least 1.50 – 2.39 on a 5-point scale. B.Sc Degree holders in relevant disciplines (e.g. Biochemistry, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Animal & Environmental Biology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology Technology and Biomedical Technology), must have a Second Class (Lower Division) with a CGPA of at least 2.40 on a 5-point scale.

(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in the following areas:

(a) Environmental Microbiology & Bioremediation

(b) Industrial Microbiology

Entry Requirements for M.Sc:

Candidates must have a B.Sc Degree in Microbiology with a minimum of Second Class Lower and a minimum of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in a Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology.

Admission Requirements for M.Sc in Pathogenic Microbiology & Biotechnology

Admission into the M.Sc programme in Pathogenic Microbiology and Biotechnology shall be open to the following categories of applicant:

B.Sc Degree in Microbiology from any reputable university with a Second Class Lower.
B.Sc in a related discipline including Biotechnology, Pharmacy, and Medicine with at least a Second Class Lower.
HND upper credit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM) from the University of Port Harcourt with a CGPA not less than 3.50

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:

(a) Environmental Microbiology

(b) Food Microbiology

(d) Medical Microbiology

Entry Requirements for Ph.D:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in the relevant Microbiology area with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

33. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

(i) PGD in Animal and Environmental Biology

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Hydrobiology and Fisheries Biology

(b) Environmental Parasitology and Public Health

(d) Environmental Animal Physiology

(e) Environmental & Conservation Biology

Requirements for M.Sc in Animal & Environmental Biology:

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University in the relevant subject (e.g. Zoology, Biology, Crop Science, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Education) etc. or its equivalent.

Requirements for Ph.D in Animal & Environmental Biology:

Candidates for the Ph.D programme must have a Master’s Degree and should normally have an average of at least 60% or CGPA of 3.50 in the relevant discipline at the Masters level.

For candidates who obtained their Masters exclusively by research assessment, admission will be based on the quality of their thesis. Candidates may be required to attend a pre-admission interview session. Final selection of a candidate shall be based on his/her interview performance and other criteria.

34. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Requirements for PGD in Physics:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.

Requirements for M.Sc in Physics:

A minimum of Second Class Lower Degree is required for M.Sc programme of the Department.

M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Solid State Electronics

(b) Applied Geophysics

(d) Theoretical Physics

(e) Environmental Physics & Radiation Protection

(f) Petrology and Applied Geochemistry

(g) Exploration and Mining Geology

Requirements for Ph.D in Physics:

Candidate must have MSc Degree in the relevant field in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

35. DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Geology (PGDG)

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Biostratigraphy

(b) Engineering Geology

(d) Exploration Geophysics

(e) Structural Geology

(f) Hydrogeology

(h) Petroleum Geology

(i) Marine Geology

(j) Sequence Stratigraphy

(k) Remote Sensing

(l) Sedimentology and Reservoir Geology

(m) Organic Geochemistry

O’Level Requirements

All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Requirements for PGD in Geology

(i) Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree from approved universities must obtain a Third Class Degree in the relevant science disciplines as determined by the Department.

(ii) Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.

Requirements for M.Sc in Geology

Candidates must possess a B.Sc degree or its equivalent from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities with at least a Second Class Lower. Candidates with PGD in Geology must have at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale to qualify for admission.

Requirements for Ph.D in Geology

(i) Candidates must obtain an M.Sc in Geology or any relevant discipline of the University of Port Harcourt or any approved University and have a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or equivalently computed for scales other than 5.

(ii) Candidates must score a minimum of 70% in a Ph.D admission interview organized by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

(iii) Candidates deficient in any area in the M.Sc programme will be required to remedy the deficiency from M.Sc courses.

36. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

O’Level Requirements

All candidates must have five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science or Economics.

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in the following areas:

(a) Statistics (PGDST)

(b) Mathematics (PGDM)

Requirements for PGD Statistics Programme:

Candidates must be holders of the B.Sc Degree in the Sciences or related disciplines obtained from University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.

(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:

(a) Pure Mathematics

(b) Applied Mathematics

(d) Statistics

Requirements for Masters Programme:

Admission to the Master’s Degree Programmes shall be as obtained in general School of Graduate Studies requirements for admission into the M.Sc Programme

Requirements for Ph.D Programme:

(i) Candidates should have obtained an M.Sc Degree in Mathematics of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University and have a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale.

(ii) Scored a minimum of 60% in a Ph.D admission interview.

E. FACULTY OF COMPUTING

General Admission Requirements

All candidates must have five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and three other related science subjects preferably Physics, Chemistry and Biology at O’level.

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

Requirements for PGDCS in Computer Science

Candidates with 3rd Class Degree from an approved university with a minimum CGPA of 1.50 on a 5-point scale may be considered for admission. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with at least an upper credit in the sciences or related disciplines may also be considered for admission.

(ii) M.Sc in Computer Science

Requirements for M.Sc in Computer Science

Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an approved University must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. Candidates with PGD in Computer Science must have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

(iii) Ph.D in Computer Science with specialization in the following areas:

(a) Software Engineering

(b) Algorithms

(d) Database Systems – object databases, data mining, information retrieval, etc.

(e) Systems Programming

(f) Web Applications

Requirements for Ph.D in Computer Science:

Candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5-point scale and a Dissertation score not lower than 60% (B). Candidates with PGD in Computer Science with at least CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Master’s Degree and Dissertation score not lower than 60% may be considered.

F. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (SSLT)

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (PGD)

Areas of Specialization

(a) Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology

(b) Biomedical or Physiology/Pharmacology Technology

(d) Microbiology/Virology Technology

(e) Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Technology

(f) Chemical/Petroleum Technology

(g) Physics with Electronics or with Production Technology

O’Level Requirements

All candidates require a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics for all the courses. However, candidates who obtained their O’Level Certificates before 2012 without a credit pass in Mathematics or any of the Science subjects but have taken a remedial course in the School of Basic Studies may be considered.

Requirements for PGD Programmme (PGD-SLT)

Candidates must have either a B.Sc, B.Tech or BSLT Degree not lower than a Third Class with minimum CGPA of at least 1.50 or HND with a minimum of Upper Credit in any of the following areas: Biochemistry/Chemistry Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medical Biochemistry, Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Pure and Applied Chemistry, Agricultural Technology, Virology Laboratory Technology, Microbiology Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiology, Anatomy and

Pharmacology, Geology, Geology/Mining Laboratory Technology, Mining Science, Mining Engineering Technology and Mineral Resources Engineering Technology, Microbiology, Biology, Biology/Biotechnology Laboratory Technology. Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Laboratory Technology, Chemical/Petroleum Laboratory Technology, Food Science Technology, and any of the Science Laboratory Technology Degree obtained from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.

(ii) Master of Science Laboratory Technology (MTech)

Areas of Specialization

(a) Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology

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