Admission Requirements

i. Candidates must have first degree in Public Administration, Local Government and Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology or Economics with Second Class Lower.

ii. Must have an MPA (professional degree) with a CGPA of 3.5.

iii. Holders of MSc Public Administration, Local Government, Economics, Sociology or Political Science with CGPA below 3.5 and thesis grade of less than 60% (B) may also be admitted.

iv. Candidate must submit a proposal in area of research study and appear for an interview to assess qualification and research ability.

v. Candidate must also meet the O’ Level requirements of not less than five credits, which must include English Language, Government, Economics and Mathematics.

Graduation Requirements

STUDENTS MUST EARN 36 CU (INCLUSIVE OF THOSE CARRIED OVER FROM THE MASTERS DEGREE); 2 SEMINAR PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH AN EXTERNALLY DEFENDED THESIS.