Delta State University Post graduate Programs

Delta State University is a state owned and managed University located at Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.

This school offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.

The Postgraduate School of Delta State University (DELSU) was established to foster academic excellence and professional growth through advanced education and research.

This Post graduate education includes Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s Degrees (M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., etc.), and Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.) across multiple fields of study.

Delta State University Postgraduate School also allows both full time and part time students.

Duration of Postgraduate Programs at Delta State University (DELSU)

The duration of postgraduate programs at DELSU varies depending on the type of program and the mode of study (full-time or part-time).

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in DELSU

Full-Time: 12 – 18 months (1 – 1.5 years).

Part-Time: 18 – 24 months (1.5 – 2 years).

Master’s Degree Programs in DELSU

Full-Time: 18 – 24 months (1.5 – 2 years).

Part-Time: 24 – 36 months (2 – 3 years).

Doctoral Degree Programs (Ph.D.) in DELSU

Full-Time: 36 – 48 months (3 – 4 years).

Part-Time: 48 – 72 months (4 – 6 years).

Delta State University Post graduate Programs

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

1. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Economics
2. PGD, M. Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Extension

Department of Animal Science and Fisheries

1. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Animal Science

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

1. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Fisheries

Department of Agronomy

1. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Crop Science
2. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Soil Science

Department of Forestry and Wildlife

1. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Forestry & Wildlife

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of English & Literary Studies

1. M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in English Language
2. M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Literature- in – English

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

1. M.A. M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Art History
2. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Department of History and International Studies

1. M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in History
2. M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in International Studies

Department of Languages and Linguistics

M.A. programmes in

• French (language)
• French (Literature)
• French (Translation)
  M.A. programmes in:
• Linguistics
  M.Phil programmes in:
• French
• Linguistics;
  Ph.D. programmes in:
• French Translation Studies
• Literature in French
• Linguistics

Department of Music

Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDM)
M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Music

Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy

M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Religious Studies

Department of Theatre Arts

M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Theatre Arts

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Anatomy

Department of Medical Biochemistry

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes Medical Biochemistry

Department of Pharmacology

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes Pharmacology

Department of Physiology

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Physiology

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

Department of Community Medicine

M.Sc. and M.Phil programmes in Public Health

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Department of Business Education

M.Ed and M.Phil Programme in Business Education

Department of Educational Management and Foundations

1. M.Ed., M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in:
   
2. Educational Administration
   
3. Educational Planning
   
4. Higher Education

Department of Guidance and Counselling

M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in:

1. Guidance and Counselling
   
2. Measurement and Evaluation
   
3. Educational Psychology

Department of Health and Safety Education

M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in:

1. School Health Education
   
2. Community/Public Health Education
   
3. Occupational Health and Safety Education

Department of Human Kinetics, Recreation and Sport Science Education

M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in:

1. Human Kinetics Education
   
2. Sports Management
   
3. Exercise Physiology and Sports Science Education

Department of Library and Information Science

1. PGD, M.Sc. and M.Phil programmes in Library and Information Science
   
2. Ph.D. programme in Library Science

Department of Science Education

M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in:

1. M.Ed. Science Education (Biology)
   
2. M.Ed. Science Education (Chemistry)
   
3. M.Ed. Science Education (Integrated Science
4. M.Ed. Mathematics Education.
5. Ph.D. Science Education
6. M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
   
7. Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction

Department of Social Science Education

M.Sc. (Ed.), M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Social Studies Education

Department of Technical Education

M.Sc. (Ed.) and M.Phil programmes in Industrial Technology Education

Department of Vocational Education

1. M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Education
   
2. M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Home Economics Education

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

1. PGD, M. Eng. M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Chemical Engineering
   
2. M. Eng, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Petroleum Engineering

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

1. PGD programme in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
   
2. M. Eng, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

1. PGD, M. Eng, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Civil Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

PGD, M. Eng. M.Phil and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

FACULTY OF LAW

Master of Law (LL.M.); Master of Law and Diplomacy (MLD), M.Phil and Ph.D. in Law
programmes.

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance

Accounting programme in:

1. PGD Accounting
   
2. M.Sc Accounting
   
3. M.Phil Accounting
   
4. Ph.D Accounting

Banking and Finance programmes in:

1. PGD in Banking and Finance
   
2. M.Sc in Banking & Finance
   
3. M.Phil and Ph.D. in Banking and Finance

Department of Business Administration and Marketing

Business Administration programmes in:

1. PGD and M.Sc. Management
2. M.Phil Managment
3. Ph.D. Business Management

Department of Public Administration

PGD, MSc, M.Phil. and ,Ph.D. in Public Administration .

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Department of Animal and Environmental Biology

PGD programme in Environmental Biology
M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D Programmes in Zoology

Department of Biochemistry

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Biochemistry

Department of Chemistry

1. PGD programme in Chemistry
   
2. M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D. programmes in Chemistry

Department of Computer Science

PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Computer Science

Department of Geology

M.Sc. and M.Phil programme in Geology

Department of Mathematics

1. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Mathematics
   
2. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Industrial Mathematics

Department of Microbiology

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Microbiology

Department of Physics

1. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Geophysics
   
2. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Solid State Physics
   
3. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Radiation & Health Physics
   
4. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Theoretical Physics

FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Business Administration

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Business Management

Department of Economics

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Economics

Department of Geography and Regional Planning

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Geography and Regional Planning

Department of Mass Communication

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Mass Communication

Department of Political Science

1. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Political Science
2. PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Public Administration

Department of Sociology

M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Sociology

Faculty of Pharmacy

M.Sc. M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Pharmacy
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management (PGDEM)
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Basic Education (PGDBE)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

General Admission Requirements for Postgraduate programmes at Delta State University

To gain admission into the Delta State University (DELSU) Postgraduate School, prospective candidates must meet the following general requirements:

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university with at least a Third Class Honors

OR

A Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit.

2. Master’s Degree Programs (M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., MBA, etc.)

A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Lower.

For professional master’s programs (e.g., MBA), candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and significant work experience may also be considered.

Applicants may need to demonstrate proficiency in their chosen field of study through an entrance examination or interview.

3. Doctoral Degree Programs (Ph.D.)

A Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.5

Evidence of academic research ability, such as a dissertation or published papers

Candidates may be required to submit a detailed research proposal in their area of interest.

Additional Requirements

1. NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
2. Academic Transcripts
3. Referee Reports:
4. O’ Level Results: A minimum of five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, is required at the SSCE, NECO, or equivalent level.
5. English Language Proficiency.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Delta State University offers various Postgraduate degree programmes spread across different faculties and disciplines.

It’s important to always check the specific requirement for the program you intend to apply for before beginning your application process.