Another academic year is around the corner. This post is to inform applicants interested in gaining admission into National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Keep reading to learn more about National Open University of Nigeria courses and requirements.
The National Universities Commission has given full accreditation to the National Open University courses we have listed below. Application forms for the courses for the 2017/2018 academic session are out. Here is the list of courses offered in NOUN for the 2017/2018 academic year.
School of Arts and Social sciences
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
- B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
- B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
- B.A. English
- B.A. French and International Relations
- B.A. Christian Theology
- B.A. Islamic Studies
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.Sc. Economics
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Christian Theology
Master’s Degree Programmes
- M. Sc. Mass Communication
- M. Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes
- Ph.D. English (Language/ Literature).
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School of Agricultural sciences
Undergraduate Programme
- B. Agric. Agricultural Economics and Agro Business
- B. Agric. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- B. Agric. Animal Science
- B. Agric. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
- B. Agric. Soil and Land Resources Management
- B. Agric. Crop Production and protection Sciences
- B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Management
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme
- PGD Agricultural Extension and Management
School of Education
Science Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Integrated Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Computer Science
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education
Arts and Humanities Education
- B.A. (Ed.) Early Childhood Education
- B.A. (Ed.) English
- B.A. (Ed.) French
- B.A. (Ed.) Primary Education
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
Masters of Education (M.Ed.) Programmes
- M.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
- M.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning Science Education
- M.Ed. Educational Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme
- Ph.D. Educational Administration
- Ph.D. Educational Planning
- Ph.D. Educational Technology
- Ph.D. Mathematics Education
- Ph.D. Science Education
School of Science and Technology
Undergraduate Programmes
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Communication Technology
- B.Sc. Data Management
- B.Sc. Environmental Science & Resource Management
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics/Computer
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Financial Mathematics
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Digital Communications
- Mobile Communications Technology (Wireless)
- Information Technology
Master’s Degree Programme
- M.Sc. Information Technology (with Internet Options)
School of Health sciences
Undergraduate Programme
- B.Sc. Community Health
- B.Sc. Dental Technology
- B.Sc. Environmental Health
- (BNSc) Bachelor of Nursing Science
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
- PGD HIV/AIDS Education and Management
School of Law
Undergraduate programme
- LLB (Law) Degree programme
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
School of Management sciences
Undergraduate Programme
- B.Sc. Cooperatives Management
- B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Accounting (in Collaboration with ICAN)
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Financial Management
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
Master’s Degree Programmes
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science Public Sector Management
- Master of Science Public Administration
- Master of Science Business Administration
Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL)
Certificate Programmes
- Proficiency Certificate Programmes
- Call Centre Skills
- Mobile Phone Repair
University (Academic) Certificate Programmes
- Computer Literacy
- Dental Office Practice
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Christian Theology
- French
- Hotel and Catering Management
- Business Administration
Diploma Programmes
- Business Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Medical Office Practice
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Christian Theology
- French
- Hotel and Catering Management
National Open University admission requirements
These are the general requirements needed to gain admission into the National Open University of Nigeria.
Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes
Admission into 100 Level
To gain admission into 100 level at the National Open University of Nigeria for a B.Sc. programme, you must have a minimum of five credits in SSCE/NECO/GCE O’Level/NABTEB or its equivalent at a maximum of two sittings. These five credits must include credits in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects that are relevant to the course you are applying for.
Admission into 200 Level
To gain direct entry admission into 200 level you need to have the following:
- Minimum of five credits in SSCE/NECO/GCE O’Level or its equivalent at a maximum of two sittings. These five credits must include credits in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects that are relevant to the course you are applying for.
- You need one of the following:
a) Upper Credit in a National Diploma from a recognized institutions.
b) A National Certificate in Education (NCE) in course relevant to the programme you are applying for with at least one merit and two passes.
c) International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with a minimum of two A’Level papers in subjects relevant to the programme you are applying for.
Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes
To be able to gain the admission into any of the postgraduate programmes of the National Open University of Nigeria, you must have all the matriculation requirements of a minimum of five credits in SSCE/NECO/GCE O’Level including credits in Mathematics and English Language.
For admission into postgraduate diploma programmes, you must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or a Higher National Diploma with at least Lower Credit. For admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting, you must have been called to the Nigerian Bar. Also, applicants with professional qualifications like ACA, ACIA, ACIB, ACII, ACIS, etc. might be considered on individual merit for admission into the school of Business and Human Resource Management Postgraduate Diploma Programmes.
For the admission into Master’s programmes, you must have either one of the following:
- At least a second class lower Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised University. However, applicants with a lower classification with a minimum of two years post qualification experience might be considered on individual merit.
- A Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in the relevant discipline.
An applicant with a membership certificate from a professional body relevant to the discipline can apply for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.
For admission into Doctorate degree programme (Ph.D.), applicants must have a Master’s degree in relevant discipline of study from a recognised University with a minimum average score of not less than sixty percent (60%) or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
For more information for each programme visit NOUN official website at http://ift.tt/2fmqI7G and click on the programme. You will also find details of O’Level subjects needed for each program.
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Source: Naij.com
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Friday, 22 September 2017