Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for supplementary admission into the postgraduate programmes of Osun State University for the 2024/2025 Academic Session, for the following programmes:
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Department of Religions
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Islamic Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Christian Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Islamic Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Christian Studies
FACULTY OF CULTURE
Department of Linguistics and Communication
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Linguistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Linguistics
Department of Tourism Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Tourism
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Tourism
Department of Philosophy
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy
Department of Yoruba
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Yoruba Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Yoruba Studies
Department of Theatre Arts
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theatre Arts
FACULTY OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Department of Statistics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Statistics
Department of Food Science and Technology
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Food Science and Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science and Technology
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All candidates seeking for admission into postgraduate programmes must be a graduate of Osun State University or any other University or graduates of any other institutions such as Polytechnics approved by Senate. In addition, all candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and four other relevant subjects, obtained at not more than two sittings, except as otherwise required. Candidates with ‘O’ Level Examination results obtained up till 2018 must present original copies of their certificates for screening as their Statements of Results and/or Result Slips will not be accepted.
Master’s Degree Programme:
- Candidates seeking admission into the academic and professional Master`s Degree Programmes must meet any of the following criteria:
- Candidates applying for academic Master’s degree programmes must have a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the Bachelor`s Degree Programmes.
- Candidates with Third Class Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in relevant programmes with not less than 60.00% weighted average.
- Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma (H.N. D.) and Postgraduate Diploma in relevant programmes with not less than 60.00% weighted average.
- Candidates with lower degree classification may be considered for Professional Master only.
Ph.D. Degree Programmes:
Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. programmes must be holders of Master’s Degree with a minimum score of 60.00% weighted average or CGPA of 3.50 in their Master Degree programmes.
M.Phil/Ph.D Degree Programme:
Candidates with a minimum score of 55.00% weighted average and above or CGPA of 3.00 at Master’s level can apply for admission into the M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes. The programme runs for a minimum of one session after which the candidate can transit to the Ph.D. programme. Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. programme, following a conversion examination report to be made by a Panel of examiners at the end of the first session of registration. Candidate must score not less than 60.00% (aggregate) at the end of the first session to be eligible for conversion for the Ph.D. Programme.
Other Information:
All applicants who are not graduates of Osun State University must request their former Universities or Institutions to forward directly, to the Secretary, Postgraduate College, Osun State University, P. M. B. 4494, Osogbo, Osun State; the academic transcripts of their First Degrees or Master’s degrees with respect to applications for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees respectively.
For other general requirements and information, Candidates are requested to visit our website: https://postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng/
For further enquiries on admission, please contact the following numbers: 08035769845 and 08032653085.
Mode of Application:
To apply, visit: https://portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng. Application Form costs N20, 000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only), payable through the Postgraduate College Remittal Payment Platform using ATM/Nigeria Debit Card.
Closing Date:
Application closes eight (8) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
Signed
Oguntunde, Atinuke A. (Mrs.)
Registrar
