Entry requirements for this course are normally:
* Must have at least 5 O’level credits, including English, in no more than 2 sittings.
** For complete requirements, please check the 2019/2020 Jamb Brochure.
- DIRECT ENTRY: Available
- UTME SUBJECTS: Government/History and any two Arts or Social Science subjects.
- O’LEVEL SUBJECTS: Government/History and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
How will I be taught?
The course will feature classroom discussions, assignments, group projects, case studies, lectures, questions and exercises from textbook, power point presentations, student experiences and responses. Lectures and Seminars will be used to teach the students and educative excursions to National Assembly to observe proceedings at Senate plenary.
Career support
In the end, graduates of this department have the career opportunities of working as consultants on political issues, advisers to political leaders, and would have the skills to take leading roles in political effort to maintain democracy and peace. They also have skills required for careers in Public Service, Ministries and Government agencies. The graduates also have the comprehensive knowledge and diverse skills to work in international governmental and non-governmental organizations, academia, foreign affairs offices or embassies, political parties, the Parliament and other social or political movements. They can also work as administrative officers or managers in both business and public organizations.
Further Study
- PGD International Relations and Diplomacy
- PDG Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
- MSc. International Relations and Diplomacy
- MSc. Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies
- PHD Political Science
Fees and Finance
In 2019/20 the full-time tuition fee undergraduate students on this course will be N2,400,000 (this is the total fee for the programme).
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance please see link Fees and Finance
Sectoral Advisory Board
The Sectoral Advisory Board (SAB) was formed with the goal of creating a bridge between industry (private/public and national/international institutions) and academics considering the latest requirements of the industry and incorporating necessary components in the curriculum regarding overall development of the department.
Main Objectives of the SAB:
1- Development of
a) Curriculum of the department
b) Syllabus of the courses in the department
c) Institutional relationships
2- Increase the potential of
a) Internship
b) Scholarship
c) Sponsorship
Roles and Responsibilities of the SAB:
The roles and responsibilities of SAB are as follows:
The SAB develops and recommends new or revised programme goals and objectives.
The Sectoral of "X" Advisory Board advises the department head on matters related to undergraduate, postgraduate, research and outreach programs, including but not limited to curricula, accreditation, new programs, recruitment of students and faculty, and investment of resources.
Structure of the SAB:
The SAB is composed of members from eminent institutions as well as members from industry and members of faculty of the department. The chairman of the Board is the head of the department.
The Board meets twice per academic year.
Members of the SAB:
The current members of the Sectoral Advisory Board are:
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NAME
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ORGANISATION
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RANK
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Juwon Abosede
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Federal Ministry of Education Hqrs Abuja
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Member
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Khadija Liman
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Federal Ministry of Education Hqrs Abuja
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Member
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Chubado Tijjani Babbi
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Politician/Businessman
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Member
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Chukwuemeka Okoli
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Doctors of the world
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Member
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Mrs. Ibrahim Bolanle
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Nile University of Nigeria
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Member
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