The management of Ekiti State University has published the list of accredited PG courses offered in the institution for interested candidates who must have selected the school as their preferred choices of institution during their UTME registration.
In this post, aside listing all EKSU PG courses available in the institution, I will also be guiding you through their entry admission requirements as well as all you need to know before selecting a course of study in EKSU.
Below is the list of what to look out for before choosing a course in EKSU.
- The EKSUPG Admission Requirements;
- The Duration of programmes
- The availability of your programme
The above are the 3 most important factors that can determine if you will be admitted to study your chosen course in EKSU or not.
I will breakdown the above 3 factors before listing the following according to the faculties they are categorized at EKSU.
- List of all PGD programmes offered in EKSU.
- List of all Masters degree programmes offered in EKSU.
- List of all Ph.D programmes available in EKSU.
Now I will breakdown the 3 factors that you must take cognizance of when searching for PG courses offered in EKSU.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In EKSU
1) Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
a) Department of Animal Production and Health Sciences
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Animal Production and Management
- Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- b) Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Soil Fertility and Testing
- Soil Classification and Survey
- c) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
PGD and M.Sc in:
- Agricultural Economics
- d) Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Forestry Resources Management
- Fisheries Management
- Faculty of Arts
a) Department of English and Literary Studies
MA. and Ph.D. in:
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Stylistics
- English as a Second Language
- Poetry
- Drama
- Fiction
- Literary, Theory and Criticism
- Oral Literature
- African Literature
- African-American Literature
- Caribbean Literature
- English Literature
- Comparative Literature
b.) Department of History Studies
MA., M.Phil/Ph.D. and PhD. in:
- Nigerian History
- African History
- Diplomatic History
c.) Department of French M.A and M.Phil/Ph.D. in:
- Translation and French Studies
d.) Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages
M.A and PhD. in:
- Yoruba Studies
e.) Department of Philosophy
M.A and Ph.D. in:
- Aesthetics
- Epistemology
- History of Philosophy
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Philosophy of Science
- African Philosophy
- Ethics
- Logics
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Religion
- Social and Political Philosophy
f.) Department of Religious Studies
PGD in:
- Religious Studies
MA and PhD in:
- African Traditional Religion
- Biblical Studies (Old Testament)
- Biblical Studies (New Testament)
- Church History
- Comparative Study of Religion
- Islamic Studies
- Philosophy of Religion
- Sociology of Religion
- Ethics
3.) Faculty of Education
a.) Department of Curriculum Studies
M.Ed and Ph.D. In:
- Language Education
- Science Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Technology
M.Sc (Ed), MEd, M.Phill/Ph.D. in:
- Mathematics Education
b.) Department of Educational Foundations and Management
MEd and Ph.D. in:
Educational Management with options in:
- Educational Administration
- Educational Planning
- Economics of Education
c.) Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education
MEd and Ph.D. in:
Human Kinetics and Health Education with options in:
- Administration and Organization of Physical Education
- Sociology of Sports
- Psychology of Sports
- Exercise Physiology
- Health Education
M.Ed, M.Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Philosophy of Education
d.) Department of Guidance and Counseling
M.Ed, M.Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Educational Psychology
- Guidance and Counseling
- Tests and Measurement
e.) Institute of Education
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in:
- Education
MEd and Ph.D. in:
- Social Studies
4.) Faculty of Engineering
a.) Department of Civil Engineering
PGD in :
- Civil Engineering
M.Eng and Ph.D. in:
- Structures
- Geo technical Engineering
b.) Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
PGDin:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
M.Eng in:
- Electronics and Communication
- Electrical Power Systems and Machines
c.) Department of Mechanical Engineering
PGDin:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Eng and Ph.D. in:
- Thermofluids/Energy Engineering
- Production/Materials Engineering
5.) Faculty of Law
LLM and M.Phil/Ph.D. in:
- Law
6.) Faculty of Management Sciences
a.) Department of Banking and Finance
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Banking and Finance
b.) Department of Business Administration
M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Business Administration
7.) Faculty of Science
a.) Department of Biochemistry
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Nutritional and Food Biochemistry
- Plant Biochemistry and Toxicology
b.) Department of Chemistry
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical/Theoretical and Computation Chemistry
- Organic/Natural Products Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
c.) Department of Geology
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Petroleum Geology
- Mineral Exploration
- Engineering Geology/Hydrology
d.) Department of Mathematical Sciences M .Sc and Ph.D. in:
Mathematics with options in:
- Numerical Analysis
- Optimisation
Statistics
e.) Department of Microbiology
PGD in:
- Micro-biology
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Micro Biotechnology
- Medical/Pathogenic Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
f.) Department of Plant science
PGDin:
- Plant Resources Management
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
- Lower Green Plants Ecology
- Plant Resources Management
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
g.) Department of Physics
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Physics with options in:
- Solid State Physics
- Theoretical Physics
- Material Science
- Radiation Physics
h.) Department of Zoology
M.Sc and Ph.D. in
- Ecology
- Entomology
- Cell Biology&Genetics
- Hydrobiology & Fisheries
- Parasitology
- Physiology
- Nematology
- Environmental Biology
8.) Faculty of Social Sciences
a.) Department of Economics
M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Industrial Monetary Economics
- Development Economics
- Petroleum Economics
- Economic Planning
- International Economics
- Operations Research
- Econometrics
b.) Department of Geography and Science
M.Sc, M,Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Geomorphology
- Environmental Management and Planning
- Land Evaluation
- Hydrology and Water Resources Management
- Cartography and Remote Sensing
- Climatology (Pure/Applied)
- Rural Development Planning
- Urban and Regional Development Planning
- Agricultural Development Planning
- Industrial Development Planning
- Transportation
- Recreation and Tourism Studies
- Population Studies
- Medical Geography
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
- Biogeography
c.) Department of Political Science
M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Political Science
M.Sc in:
- International Relations
d.) Department of Psychology
M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D. and PhD. in:
- Physiological Psychology
- General Experimental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality
- Development
e.) Department of Sociology
M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D. and Ph.D. in:
- Criminology and Penology
- Gerontology
- Medical Sociology
- Population Studies
- Industrial Sociology
- Social Change and Development
- Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension
EKSU PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following constitute the minimum entry requirements into our postgraduate programmes:
1.) Post – Graduate Diploma Programme
- A graduate from a recognized university with Pass or 3rd Class at the first degree in relevant programme may be admitted, provided the Matriculation and Departmental requirements of Ekiti State University are satisfied.
- A holder of a minimum of Upper Credit in the HND from a recognized institution may also be admitted.
2.) Masters Degree Programme
- A candidate with a first degree from a recognized university having a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division may be admitted, provided the University Matriculation and Departmental requirements are satisfied.
- A candidate with a minimum of Credit in the Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized university may also be admitted.
3.) M.Phil / PH.D Programme
- Candidates must possess a Masters degree from a recognized university with weighted average of 55.0 – 59.9
4.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme
- A candidate with a good Masters degree having a weighted average of not below 60.0 or CGPA of 4.00 on a relative score of 5,00 (NOT Professional Masters) in the relevant or related discipline which includes course work and a defended research dissertation from a recognized university may be admitted provided the University Matriculation and Departments requirements are satisfied.
- A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.00 or 60.0 weighted average is required for candidates converting from M.Phil to Ph.D.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Photocopies of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificates, photocopies of all qualifying credentials, including O’level must be attached to the completed application forms. Candidates should arrange for their transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Non-receipt of transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.
DURATION OF EKSU PG PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters.
- Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semester and a maximum of eight semesters.
Masters Degree Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A Minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters
Ph.D Programme
- Full-Time: A Minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
EKSU PG courses are wide in terms of scope of coverage. The University offers PG courses in almost every field that is beneficial to students. The above are the PG courses offered in EKSU that are currently accredited by the NTBE (National Board for Technical Education).
Please note that the EKSU PG courses listed above are still offered in the institution so you can select any that suites your career path and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will answer your questions in accordance.