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Political Science

Political Science

Postgraduate Program

* 2026 EST * Quality Teaching
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Welcome to the Political Science department. We offer a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

Our faculty members are dedicated researchers and educators who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom.

Available Specializations

  • Political Theory and Methodology (PTMD)
  • Public Administration and Local Government (PALG)
  • International Relations and Diplomatic Studies (IRDS)
  • Nigerian Government and Politics (NGAP)
  • Political Theory
  • Comparative Politics and Government
  • Public Administration
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Political Economy and Development Studies
  • Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
  • Security and Strategic Studies

Admission Requirements

a.  O’level

 

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Government/History/Social Studies and 3 other subjects with at least a pass in maths obtained at not more than two sittings.

 

b.         Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

 

The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree or a minimum of  lower  Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution in Political Science or a related discipline

 

c.         Master’s Degree (MSc)

 

i.          The candidate must have a first degree in Political Science or from a cognate discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University

 

ii.         A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science or from a cognate discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied

 

d.         Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

 

A candidate who holds a master’s degree in Political Science with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied

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