List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In UDUSOK – Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto

The management of Usman Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUSOK) as it is normally called, has released the list of courses offered in her school of postgraduate studies. All PG aspirants are advice to take heed, go through the admission requirements for each PG course that are offered as this would make the application process an easy one for all fresh PG candidates.

UDUSOK is one of the federal universities in Nigeria, the school prides itself as one of the most prestigious universities in the northern part of Nigeria.

The University provides the opportunities for both existing and prospective postgraduate students who wish to be part of an thrilled and a disciplined academic atmosphere. With their wide range of rich postgraduate diploma (PGD) programmes, Masters and Ph.D courses.

Upon application as a student of UDUSOK, you will have access to numerous scholarly contents, resourceful electronic-Library, well-equiped laboratories, research based curricula and state of the art ICT facilities.

To apply for any of the PG courses offered at UDUSOK (Usman Danfodio University Sokoto), it is advisable to go through his list containing all available courses or programmes from all available faculties and departments and their admission requirements before applying online through UDUSOK postgraduate website.

Please note the  following below upon application;

a) Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) are NOT eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University.

b) Applicants with ‘PASS’ at Diploma or Degree level are not eligible for admission.

c) Applicants without NYSC Discharge /Exemption/Exclusion Certificate need not apply.

List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In UDUSOK

UDUSOK PG Admission Requirements

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

The following may qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission:

1. Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Upper Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
3. In special cases, holders of HND with minimum of Upper Credit pass in non- related areas may be admitted after passing such tests as may be prescribed by the Departments/Faculties.
4. Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
5. In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s minimum requirement(s) for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

(b) Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)

The following may qualify for the Masters Degree admission:

1. Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least second-class division or its equivalent, or candidates with University degree and appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass.
2. Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests.
3. Candidates with only Bachelors degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
4. Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
5. Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
6. In addition to (i) -(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

(c) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

The following may qualify for thMaster of Philosophy admission:

1. Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Masters degree with a GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on 5-point scale.
2. Holders of a Masters degree in a cognate discipline with a GPA of 4 and above.
3. Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
4. In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s minimum requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

(d) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:

1. Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and other recognized institutions who have obtained good Masters Degree with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
2. Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University and other recognized institutions who have obtained Masters of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
3. In addition to (i) and (ii) above candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class lower division.
4. Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
5. In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

We hope the above answers all your questions as regards the list of available PG courses that are offered in UDUSOK? if you have any question, kindly reach out to us via the comment section below and we shall respond to you as fast as possible.

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