POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

DEGREES TO BE OFFERED

• Master of Political Science (M.P.S.) with Long Essay
• M.Sc. (with Thesis) in political science
• Ph.D. in Political Science

M.P.S. (with Long Essay) and M.Sc. (with Thesis)
Admission to the M.P.S. and M.Sc. degree programmes is normally open to candidates with at least a second class honours degree in Political Science of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized university. Candidates in related fields with some background in Political Science may also be considered on the academic training and performance.

Ph.D. Degree
The normal qualification for admission into the Ph.D. programme is an M.Sc. with thesis degree of the Obafemi Awolowoss University, with an aggregate of B+ or its equivalent from any recognized university.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

M.P.S. Degree
The master of Political Science Programme lasts for a period of 12 calendar months. All the candidates are expected to carry a course work load equivalent of 24 units during two semesters. An average grade of B is required for all course work examination taken towards the M.P.S. degree.

M.Sc. Degree
The Master of Science programme lasts for a period of 4 semesters. All the candidates are expected to carry a course work load equivalent to 24 units during two semesters. An average grade of B is required for all course work examination taken towards the M.Sc. degree. Candidates will carry out under supervision, a research project on an approved topic leading to the submission of a thesis in accordance with university regulations. To come to the programme, each candidate must successfully defend his/her thesis in oral examination, in accordance with the regulations of the university.

Ph.D. Degree
The Ph.D. Degree programme runs through a period of at least four semesters beyond the M.Sc. with thesis level. All the Ph.D. candidates are expected to devote their time to research under supervision in a selected field in the discipline, and present a thesis showing evidence of independence of thought and representing an original contribution to knowledge. The thesis, which must also demonstrate ability to collect data and analyse them using the most up to date techniques, should be in accordance with University Regulations. All Ph.D. candidates must, in the course of preparing their theses, attend seminars and occasionally present papers which represent progress report on their work. Any candidates who, of B+ average in the M.Sc. with thesis level, is adjudged to be deficient in any or some area(s) of political science will be expected to offer and pass remedial courses at the M.Sc. level and/or other written examinations that may be prescribed by the Department before being allowed to present himself/herself for the oral Ph.D. qualifying examination. The registration, studentship and candidature of a Ph.D. student shall be in accordance with University Regulations.