Home Economics Education

PGD, M. Sc and PhD.

A. Postgraduate Diploma in Home Economics programme: 

Admission Requirements:

i. Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree (with a minimum of 1.51 on a 5-point scale

Degree) from an approved University;

ii. Candidates with HND from a recognized institution with not less than lower credit,

in Home Economics, Food Science, Catering, home and Rural Economics, Home Science and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Textiles and Clothing, Fashion and Design, and Food Service Management. 

B. Masters of Science ( MSc) Degree Programme Admission Requirements:

The following categories of candidates may be admitted on application

1.    Graduates of the University of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka or of other approved universities who have obtained at least a second-class honours degree (GPA of 2.50 on a 5 point scale) or its equivalent in:

i.      Home Economics Education

ii.     Graduates of related disciplines such as Engineering, Home Economics, Textile Technology, Fashion Designing, Home and Rural Economics, Clothing Technology, Business Administration, Plastic Technology, Computer Sciences and different areas of Agriculture, who have obtained a second-class honour degree or its equivalent, and who have in addition a Post-Graduate Diploma in Home Economics Education (PGDHE), with a CPGA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

iii.   Holders of the Higher National Diploma who have in addition obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Education with a CPGA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

C.  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme Admission Requirements:

1.    Candidates who possess a Masters or Higher degree in any area of Home Economics Education from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka or other approved universities may be admitted into the Doctor of Philosophy Programme provided that they obtained a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale .