Choosing a postgraduate programme at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, starts with one question: does your first degree or Masters qualify you for the course you want? This guide sets out the AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements faculty by faculty, so you can match your qualification to a programme before you spend money on a form. AAUA is a state university in Ondo State, and its Postgraduate School offers Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters degrees, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes in full-time and sandwich modes.
The AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements differ by department, but a few rules repeat across the school: a minimum Second Class Lower Division degree for most Masters programmes, five relevant O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics, and a minimum average of 60% at Masters level for the Ph.D. Below you will find the programmes in every faculty, the entry requirements for each level, programme durations, and the full application procedure.
AAUA Postgraduate School Fees 2026/2027: Complete Fee Schedule and Payment Procedure
AAUA Postgraduate School: How the Programmes Are Structured
The Postgraduate School at Adekunle Ajasin University runs five types of programme:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): for graduates with lower grades or HND holders who need to convert before a Masters.
- Masters degrees (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., LL.M., MPA and professional Masters).
- M.Phil/Ph.D: a route into the doctorate for candidates whose Masters average falls between 55% and 59.9%. Such candidates convert to Ph.D after the first year if they score 60% or above in coursework.
- Ph.D: for candidates with a Masters average of 60% or above (some departments state 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale).
Most AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements also include a qualifying test or screening for Masters candidates in selected departments.
General Entry Requirements Across AAUA Postgraduate Programmes
| Requirement | Standard Across Most Departments |
|---|---|
| O’Level | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics, passed at not more than two sittings (SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalent) |
| Masters degree | At least Second Class Lower Division in a relevant first degree |
| M.Phil/Ph.D | Masters average of 55% to 59.9% |
| Ph.D | Masters average of 60% and above (some departments: 3.5 CGPA on 5.0) |
| PGD | Usually Third Class degree or HND Upper Credit |
| Employed candidates | Formal letter of release for postgraduate studies from employer |
| Non-AAUA graduates | Former institution sends transcripts directly to the Secretary, Postgraduate School |
Individual departments add subject-specific O’Level credits, such as Physics for Physics and Computer Science, or Economics for Accounting and Economics.
Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
Programmes Offered
| Department | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Accounting | PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
| Business Administration | M.Sc. and Ph.D (General Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Operation Research, Marketing) |
| Banking and Finance | M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D in Finance |
| Public Administration | PGDPA, M.Sc., MPA, M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
Admission Requirements
Accounting.
- PGD: five credits including English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and two from Geography, Government and Principles of Account/Book Keeping. You also need a relevant bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class, or an HND at Upper Credit in Accounting, or a professional certificate such as ICAN, ANAN, CITN or CIBN. Graduates of Accounting Education, Banking and Finance, Computer Science, Insurance and Actuarial Sciences, Business Administration and Marketing are also eligible.
- M.Sc.: a degree in Accounting with at least Second Class Lower, or a PGD in Accounting at Upper Credit.
- M.Phil/Ph.D: an M.Sc. in Accounting with 55% to 59%. You must reach an average of 60% to proceed to Ph.D, and the department may require an oral interview, written examination or both.
- Ph.D: an M.Sc. in Accounting with a cumulative weighted average of 60% including coursework and dissertation, or an M.Phil/Ph.D in Accounting with 60%. In exceptional cases, doctorate holders in Finance, Banking and Finance, Economics or Business Administration may be considered if they also hold a B.Sc. in Accounting not below Second Class Lower.
Business Administration. A degree in Business Administration or a related discipline with at least Second Class Lower, plus five credits including English, Mathematics, Economics and two others. Ph.D candidates need an M.Sc. in Business Administration with a weighted average of 60%.
Banking and Finance.
- M.Sc.: a B.Sc. in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration not below Second Class Lower, plus a written qualifying examination.
- M.Phil/Ph.D: an M.Sc. in Banking and Finance with 55% to 59%.
- Ph.D: an M.Sc. in Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related management science with a weighted average of 60%.
Public Administration.
- M.Sc.: a degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Human Resources Management, Strategic Studies, Local Government and Development Studies, History and International Studies, Diplomacy and International Relations, Industrial and Labour Relations, Business Administration, Sociology or related disciplines with at least Second Class Lower. PGD holders with Upper Credit in related fields may also be admitted. O’Level credits must include English, Mathematics, Government/History and two other social science, management or arts subjects.
- M.Phil/Ph.D: a related M.Sc. with 55% to 59% or a CGPA of not less than 3.00, plus a first degree of at least Second Class Lower.
- Ph.D: a related M.Sc. with at least a B grade in the dissertation and a CGPA of 3.50.
- MPA: a special programme open to bachelor’s degree holders from any field (social sciences, management, sciences, arts, education, medicine, engineering and others) with at least Second Class Lower, or PGD holders in Public Administration or related fields with Upper Credit. O’Level needs only English and Mathematics among the five credits.
- PGDPA: five credits including English, Mathematics and three others. Candidates need a first degree, Higher Diploma or professional qualification with at least Lower Credit in any discipline, or a Third Class degree in Public Administration or related fields.
UNILORIN Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements for 2026/2027 Session
Faculty of Agriculture
| Department | Areas of Specialisation |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | Animal Breeding and Genetics; Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry; Animal Physiology and Reproduction; Animal Production and Management; Pasture and Range Management |
| Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Production and Consumer Economics; Agricultural Marketing and Finance; Agribusiness and Farm Management; Environmental and Resource Economics; Development and Policy |
| Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | Agricultural Extension; Agricultural Administration and Management; Agricultural Communication; Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Rural Sociology; Rural Community Development |
| Agronomy | Crop Physiology and Nutrition; Crop Breeding and Seed Science; Crop Production; Soil Science |
All four departments offer M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D.
Entry requirements:
- M.Sc., Animal Science: an HND in Agriculture with a PGD in Animal Science, Production or Health at Lower Credit, or a B.Agric/B.Sc. in Animal Science with at least Second Class Lower.
- M.Sc., Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Agronomy: an HND in Agriculture with a PGD in the field at Upper Credit, or a B.Agric/B.Sc. in the field or a related discipline with at least Second Class Lower.
- M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D: an M.Sc., M.Agric., M.Agric. Tech. or M.Tech. in the field. Ph.D needs an average of 60% or 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale, and M.Phil/Ph.D needs 55% to 59%.
- O’Level: five credits at a maximum of two sittings in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Economics, Geography or Physics. A credit in Agricultural Science must be backed by at least a pass in Biology, and a pass in Physics is required.
Faculty of Arts
| Department | Programmes |
|---|---|
| English Studies | M.A. English (Language), M.A. English (Literature), Ph.D English (Language), Ph.D English (Literature) |
| Linguistics and Languages | M.A. and Ph.D Linguistics (Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Language Testing and Language Development) |
| Religion and African Culture | PGD Theology; M.A. and Ph.D in New Testament Studies, African Traditional Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Sociology of Religion, Ethics, Islamic Studies |
| Philosophy | M.A. and Ph.D (Logic, Epistemology, Ethics, Metaphysics, Aesthetics, African Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy) |
| History and International Studies | M.A. and Ph.D (Political/Diplomatic History, Cultural History, Economic History) |
Entry requirements:
- English Studies M.A.: an honours degree with at least Second Class Upper Division. In special cases, Second Class Lower may be considered, and such candidates must pass a qualifying examination. Ph.D requires a minimum aggregate of 60%.
- Linguistics, Yoruba Language and Literature M.A.: a B.A. or equivalent in the relevant discipline with at least Second Class Lower. For the doctorate, candidates need a Masters with a cumulative 60% or above. Those with 55% to 59.9% are eligible for M.Phil/Ph.D and convert to Ph.D if they score 60% or above in the first year.
- Religion and African Culture: the PGD in Theology accepts a B.A. with at least Third Class from a recognised university or affiliated College of Theology/Seminary, or an HND at Upper Credit. The M.A. needs a B.A. in Religious Studies with at least Second Class Lower, and the Ph.D needs a Masters in Religious Studies or related fields with at least 60% CGPA.
- Philosophy M.A.: a B.A. in Philosophy with at least Second Class Lower. Holders of other relevant degrees may be considered and may be asked to take undergraduate courses to close deficiencies. For Ph.D, candidates need a Masters or M.Phil with a CGPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 60% from AAUA, or 60% from another recognised university. Candidates with 55% to 59% are admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D.
- History and International Studies: a B.A. in History and International Studies from AAUA, or a B.A./B.A.(Ed) in History from another recognised university, with at least Second Class Lower. Ph.D needs a Masters with a cumulative 60% or above.
- O’Level for all Arts programmes: five relevant credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
Faculty of Education
| Department | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Adult Education | Master in Adult Education (Industrial Education and Training, Community Development, Social Welfare, Literacy Training and Development, Master of Labour Education); Ph.D with sixteen specialisations |
| Arts Education | M.Ed Language Education (English, Yoruba, French); Ph.D Language Education (English and Yoruba); M.A.(Ed.) and Ph.D Philosophy of Education |
| Guidance and Counselling | M.Ed Guidance and Counselling (Career, Educational and School, Adolescent and Youth, Marriage and Family Life); M.Ed Test and Measurement; Ph.D in both |
| Educational Management | M.Ed and Ph.D (Educational Systems Administration, Economics of Education, Educational Planning and Policy) |
| Health and Human Kinetics Education | M.Ed Human Kinetics Education; M.Ed Health Education |
| Science Education | M.Ed and Ph.D Science Education |
| Social Sciences Education | M.Ed Social Studies Education |
| PGDE | Postgraduate Diploma in Education |
Entry requirements:
- Adult Education: a first degree in Adult Education or related disciplines, preferably First, Second Class Upper or Second Class Lower. Graduates of other disciplines need an HND or Third Class plus a PGDE with an overall average of 60%, or other relevant professional qualifications. All Masters candidates pass a qualifying test. Ph.D candidates need an M.Ed with a weighted average of 60% or above, or a PGDE plus a Masters in a discipline other than Education.
- Arts Education, Language Education: a B.A. in English Language Education or a related discipline with at least Second Class Lower, or a B.A. in English with a PGDE, or a B.A. in English, Communication and Language Arts or Linguistics. The last group must offer a minimum of 8 units of undergraduate courses (EDU 216, EDU 306, ELA 207, ELA 305) and take teaching practice. For Ph.D, candidates need an M.Ed in Language Education or an M.A. in English or Yoruba with a cumulative 60% or above, plus a first degree in Education or a B.A. with a PGDE.
- Philosophy of Education: at least Second Class Lower, or a Third Class degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant discipline. Ph.D requires a 60% average in the relevant Masters.
- Guidance and Counselling, Test and Measurement: a B.Ed or equivalent not below Second Class Lower plus a PGDE at credit or merit level. Ph.D needs a Masters with at least a cumulative 60%.
- Educational Management: a first degree in Educational Management with at least Second Class Lower, or any other first degree with a PGDE and at least Second Class Lower. O’Level needs credits in English, Mathematics, one social science and two other subjects, with Economics required for the Economics of Education option. Ph.D needs an M.Ed in Educational Management with a minimum of 60%. M.Ed and Ph.D candidates sit a qualifying examination, and Ph.D candidates also present and defend a research proposal.
- Human Kinetics and Health Education: O’Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and two of Chemistry, Physics, Economics/Commerce, Agricultural Science, Government/Civic Education and Home Economics. Human Kinetics accepts a bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education or Human Kinetics and Health Education, or a related field such as Kinesiology or Medical Rehabilitation, or another bachelor’s plus a PGD in Human Kinetics Education. Health Education accepts at least Second Class Lower in Health Education, Human Kinetics Education or a health-related field such as Nursing, Psychology or Sociology, or another degree plus a PGD in Health Education.
- Science Education: five relevant credits including English and Mathematics, plus a PGDE at credit or merit level. Ph.D needs a Masters in Science Education or a relevant Education discipline with a cumulative 60% or above.
- Social Studies Education: a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education or a related discipline with at least Second Class Lower, or a B.A. or Social Science degree with a PGDE. The programme runs for a minimum of three and a maximum of six semesters.
- PGDE: candidates with Third Class, HND at Upper Credit, or HND at Lower Credit with substantial teaching experience may be considered. All disciplines are acceptable, and five credits including English and Mathematics are required.
TASUED Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements 2026/2027 | PGDE, Masters & PhD
Faculty of Science
| Department | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Animal and Environmental Biology | M.Sc. Fisheries Management, Applied Parasitology, Ecology and Environmental Management; Ph.D Fisheries (nine specialisations) and Ph.D Parasitology |
| Biochemistry | M.Sc.; Ph.D (Protein Chemistry and Enzymology, Medical and Clinical Biochemistry, Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry, Nutrition and Food Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Biotechnology) |
| Computer Science | PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
| Chemical Sciences | M.Sc. (Analytical/Environmental, Organic, Physical, Industrial, Inorganic Chemistry); M.Phil/Ph.D; Ph.D |
| Mathematical Sciences | M.Sc. Mathematics (Pure, Applied); M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics (Computational Mathematics, Operations Research, Financial Mathematics) |
| Plant Science and Biotechnology | M.Sc. (seven options); M.Phil/Ph.D; Ph.D |
| Physics and Electronics | M.Sc. and Ph.D (Radiation and Health Physics, Solid State Physics, Theoretical Physics, Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation, Space Physics) |
| Earth Sciences | PGD Geology; M.Sc. and Ph.D Applied Geophysics; M.Sc. and Ph.D Geology; Professional Masters (MEG, MHG, MME, MPE, MMG) |
| Microbiology | M.Sc. (Environmental, Food, Industrial, Medical); M.Phil/Ph.D; Ph.D |
Entry requirements:
- Animal and Environmental Biology: a B.Sc. with at least Second Class Lower in Environmental Biology, Fisheries, Zoology, Agriculture, Parasitology, Microbiology or a related discipline. HND holders with Upper Credit plus a PGD of 60% or above can be considered. Ph.D needs an M.Sc. in Fisheries or a related discipline with a cumulative 60% or above.
- Biochemistry: O’Level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at no more than two consecutive sittings. M.Sc. candidates need a first degree in Biochemistry or related courses with at least Second Class Lower and may be required to pass a qualifying test. Ph.D needs an M.Sc. in Biochemistry with a weighted average of 60% or an M.Phil with a research thesis in Biochemistry.
- Computer Science, O’Level: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other relevant subject.
- Computer Science, PGD: a first degree with at least Third Class in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
- Computer Science, M.Sc.: a first degree in Computer Science or Engineering with at least Second Class Lower. Graduates of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Physics Electronics or related courses with at least Second Class Upper may be considered. A PGD in Computer Science with a CGPA of 3.0 or 60% may also qualify, and a qualifying test may be required.
- Computer Science, M.Phil/Ph.D: an M.Sc., M.Tech. or M.Eng. with a CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale or 55% to 59.9%.
- Computer Science, Ph.D: a Masters with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or 60%, or an M.Phil with at least 3.0 CGPA.
- Chemical Sciences: a B.Sc. in Chemistry with at least Second Class Lower. M.Phil/Ph.D needs 55% to 59% at Masters level, and Ph.D needs an M.Sc. in a related discipline with 60% or above.
- Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics M.Sc.: O’Level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science. Candidates need a degree in Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education or a related discipline with at least Second Class Lower. A Third Class degree or an HND of at least Lower Credit plus a PGD in Mathematics with a CGPA of 3.0 or 60% may also be considered.
- Mathematical Sciences, Industrial Mathematics M.Sc.: credits in English, Mathematics and any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Economics, with the same degree and PGD routes.
- Plant Science and Biotechnology: a related B.Sc. with at least Second Class Lower. M.Phil/Ph.D needs 55% to 59%, and Ph.D needs an M.Sc. with 60% or above.
- Physics and Electronics: a B.Sc. in Physics or Electronics Engineering with at least Second Class Lower. Ph.D needs an average of 60% at M.Sc. O’Level credits must include English, Mathematics and Physics.
- Earth Sciences, O’Level: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other relevant subject.
- Earth Sciences, PGD Geology: a first degree with at least Third Class in Geology or related fields.
- Earth Sciences, M.Sc. Applied Geophysics: open to graduates of Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geology and Land Surveying with at least Second Class Lower.
- Earth Sciences, M.Sc. Geology: open to Geology graduates only, with at least Second Class Lower.
- Earth Sciences, Ph.D: an M.Sc. in the same field with a weighted average of 60% or above.
- Earth Sciences, Professional Masters: open to first degree holders with at least Third Class, or HND holders at Upper Credit with a PGD in relevant fields.
- Microbiology: a good honours degree in Microbiology or related fields (Agriculture, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Food Science, Public Health, Pharmacy, Medicine) not below Second Class Lower. Remedial courses may be required. M.Phil/Ph.D needs at least 50% to 59% at Masters level, and Ph.D needs at least 60%.
Faculty of Law
| Programme | Areas of Specialisation |
|---|---|
| LL.M. | Private and Property Law; Commercial and Industrial Law; Public Law; Jurisprudence and International Law |
| Ph.D | Same four areas |
Entry requirements: an LL.B. with at least Second Class Lower from AAUA or another recognised university. An LL.B. with Third Class plus a postgraduate diploma in law may be considered. Ph.D candidates need at least 60% in the LL.M. Five relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics are also required.
Faculty of the Social Sciences
| Department | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Geography and Planning Sciences | M.Sc. and Ph.D (Environmental Science and Resource Management; Human Geography; Physical Geography) |
| Pure and Applied Psychology | M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D (Clinical, Developmental, Environmental, Industrial/Organisational, Social and Personality, Occupational Health) |
| Economics | M.Sc. and Ph.D (Development, Public Sector, International, Energy, Monetary Economics, Operations Research) |
| Mass Communication | PGDMC, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
| Political Science | M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D (Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Administration, Political Theory, Public Policy and Governance, Strategic Studies, Local Government and Development Studies) |
| Sociology | M.Sc. and Ph.D (Criminology, Social Change and Development, Gender and Development Studies, Industrial Sociology, Medical Sociology) |
Entry requirements:
- Geography and Planning Sciences: a bachelor’s degree in Geography and Planning Sciences with at least Second Class Lower. Ph.D needs a Masters in Geography or related fields with at least 60% CGPA.
- Psychology: O’Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and two social science subjects. M.Sc. needs at least Second Class Lower in Psychology, or a PGD in Psychology with a weighted average of 60%. M.Phil/Ph.D needs an M.Sc. in Psychology with 55% to 59.9%. Ph.D needs 60%, and candidates with 55% to 59% in the M.Phil Psychology conversion examination may also be considered.
- Economics: credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, one social science and one other subject. M.Sc. needs a degree in Economics with at least Second Class Lower, or a PGD in Economics with 60%. Graduates of Economics Education, Agricultural Economics, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Statistics and Mathematics may be considered if their transcript shows major Economics courses passed with at least Second Class Lower. Ph.D needs a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Economics Statistics with at least Second Class Lower, plus an M.Sc. in Economics with at least 60%, or an M.Phil from another recognised university with at least 50%.
- Mass Communication: credits in English, Mathematics, Literature-in-English and two social science or arts subjects. PGD needs at least a Third Class degree in any discipline or an HND at credit level in Mass Communication or its adjuncts. M.Sc. needs at least Second Class Lower in Mass Communication or adjuncts, or a PGD with 60%, plus a screening test. Ph.D needs an M.Sc. with 55% to 59.5% for M.Phil/Ph.D and 60% or above for Ph.D.
- Political Science: credits in English, Mathematics, Government/History and two other subjects. M.Sc. needs at least Second Class Lower in Political Science or a listed related discipline, or a PGD in Political Science with 60%. M.Phil/Ph.D needs an M.Sc. with 55% to 59.9%, and candidates below that can be admitted for the M.Phil. Ph.D needs 60% or a successful Political Science conversion examination.
- Sociology: a B.Sc. in Sociology with at least Second Class Lower, plus five credits in English, Mathematics, Government and two others. Cognate degrees may be considered. Ph.D needs an M.Sc. in Sociology with a minimum aggregate of 60% (B).
KWASU Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements for 2026/2027 Session
Duration of AAUA Postgraduate Programmes
| Programme | Full-Time | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| PGD | 1 to 2 years (2 to 4 semesters) | 2 to 3 years (4 to 6 semesters) |
| Masters | 1.5 to 3 years (3 to 6 semesters) | 2 to 4 years (4 to 8 semesters) |
| Ph.D | 3 to 5 years (6 to 10 semesters) | 4 to 6 years (8 to 12 semesters) |
Some departments set their own durations. Computer Science, for example, runs its full-time Ph.D for 6 to 8 semesters and its full-time PGD for 12 to 24 months.
Disclaimer: The AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements in this article are provided as a guide for planning. The university may review programmes, entry grades and procedures at any time, and individual departments can apply additional conditions. Always confirm the current details with the Postgraduate School, Adekunle Ajasin University, before you pay for a form or submit an application.
How to Apply for AAUA Postgraduate Admission (Step-by-Step)
- Confirm your programme and level. Check the AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements above and make sure your degree class, PGD grade or Masters average qualifies you.
- Prepare your documents. Gather your O’Level results, degree or HND certificate, transcripts and, if you are employed, your employer’s release letter.
- Open the application portal. Go to eduportal.aaua.edu.ng/aug/applications.
- Pay the application fee. The fee is ₦20,000, paid online by debit card only on the eTranzact Credo platform.
- Complete and submit the form. Fill in your details and select your department and programme.
- Print your application. You need the printed copy to sit for the qualifying examination, which is held on a date announced later.
- Submit hard copies. Deliver one printed copy to your intended department and two copies to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, Adekunle Ajasin University, P.M.B. 001, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State.
- Arrange your transcripts. If you did not graduate from AAUA, ask your former university to send your transcripts directly to the Secretary, Postgraduate School. Masters applicants send their first-degree transcript, and Ph.D applicants send their Masters transcript.
- Prepare for the qualifying examination. Several departments, including Banking and Finance, Adult Education, Educational Management, Biochemistry, Computer Science and Mass Communication, screen candidates through a test or examination.
Tips for a Successful AAUA Postgraduate Application
- Match your degree to the department. Several departments list the exact related disciplines they accept, so check that yours appears.
- Check your O’Level subjects. Agriculture, Physics, Computer Science and Economics all require specific credits beyond English and Mathematics.
- Start your transcript request early. The university expects transcripts to come directly from your former institution.
- Do not skip the employer’s letter. Every employed candidate must submit a formal release letter with the application.
- Use the PGD route if your grade is low. Many departments admit PGD holders with 60% or Upper Credit into the Masters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements for a Masters degree?
Most departments require at least Second Class Lower Division in a relevant first degree and five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics. English Studies asks for Second Class Upper, with Second Class Lower considered in special cases after a qualifying examination.
Can I get into AAUA with a Third Class degree?
Yes, through the PGD route in departments such as Accounting, Public Administration, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mass Communication, Education and Theology. The Law faculty and some other departments allow a Third Class degree plus a relevant postgraduate diploma for Masters entry.
What do I need for the AAUA Ph.D?
Most departments require a Masters with an average of 60% or above. Agriculture departments accept 60% or 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale, and Public Administration asks for a B grade in the dissertation and a CGPA of 3.50.
What is the M.Phil/Ph.D route?
It admits candidates with a Masters average of 55% to 59.9%. They convert to the Ph.D after the first year if they reach 60% in coursework.
How much is the AAUA postgraduate application form?
The application fee is ₦20,000, paid online by debit card only.
Do I need an employer’s letter?
Yes. Every candidate in regular employment must submit a formal release letter for postgraduate studies.
How long does an AAUA Masters take?
Full-time Masters programmes run for 3 to 6 semesters. Sandwich Masters programmes run for 4 to 8 semesters.
Does AAUA offer professional Masters degrees?
Yes. Examples include the MPA in Public Administration and the professional Masters in Earth Sciences (MEG, MHG, MME, MPE and MMG).
Conclusion
The AAUA postgraduate courses and admission requirements are straightforward once you find your department: a Second Class Lower degree for most Masters programmes, a PGD route for Third Class and HND holders, and a 60% Masters average for the Ph.D. Confirm your department’s exact conditions, prepare your O’Level results and transcripts, pay the ₦20,000 application fee on the portal, and submit your printed copies on time. With the programme tables and requirements above, you can choose the right AAUA postgraduate programme with confidence.
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