National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Admission Programme for 2013 / 2014 Session

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Post Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, and Doctor of Philosophy Programmes for 2013 / 2014 Academic Session of the National Open University of Nigeria.

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA  (NOUN)  ADMISSION INTO CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, UNDERGRADUATE, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC PROGRAMME.


1. PROGRAMMES

A.) SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

i. 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

ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• Criminology and Security Studies
• Mass Communication
• Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
• Christian Theology

iii. Masters Degree Programmes

• M.Sc. Mass Communication
• M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

iv. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Programmes (By Research)

• French
• Christian Theology/Christian Religious Studies
• Islamic Studies Copied: hotnigerianjobs.com
• English (Language and Literary Studies)

B.) SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

i. Undergraduate Programmes Programme

• B.Sc Cooperatives Management
• B.Sc Entrepreneurial & Business Management
• B.Sc Accounting (in collaboration with (ICAN)
• B.Sc Hospitality Management

ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• Financial Management
• Public Administration
• Business Administration

iii. Masters Degree Programmes

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of Science Public Sector Management
• Master of Science Public Administration
• Master of Science Business Administration
• B.Sc (Ed.) Computer Science

C.) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

i. Undergraduate Programmes

Science Education

• B.Sc (Ed.) Agricultural Science
• B.Sc (Ed.) Biology
• B.Sc (Ed.) Chemistry
• B.Sc (Ed.) Integrated Science
• B.Sc (Ed.) Mathematics
• B.Sc (Ed.) Physics
• B.Sc (Ed.) Business Education

Arts & Humanities Education

• B.A (Ed.) Early Childhood Education
• B.Sc (Ed.) English
• B.Sc (Ed.) French
• B.Sc (Ed.) Primary Education

ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)

iii. Masters of Education (M.Ed.) Programmes

• Educational Administration and Planning
• Science Education
• Educational Technology

iv. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Programme (By Course work and Research)

• Educational Administration
• Educational Planning
• Educational Technology
• Mathematical Education
• Science Education

D.) SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

i. Undergraduate Programmes Programme

• B.Sc Agricultural Extension & Management
• B.Sc Communications Technology
• B.Sc Computer Science
• B.Sc Data Management
• B.Sc Environmental Science & Resource Management
• B.Sc Mathematics Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-
• B.Sc Mathematics/Computer Science
• B.Sc Community Health
• B.Sc Chemistry
• B.Sc Biology
• B.Sc Physics

ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• Agricultural Extension & Management
• Digital Communications
• HIV/AIDS Education and Management
• Mobile Communications Technology (Wireless)
• Information Technology

iii. M.Sc. Programme

• Information Technology (with Internet Options)

iv. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Programme (By Research)

• Crop Science
• Animal Science
• Biology
• Chemistry

E.) SCHOOL OF LAW

i. Undergraduate Programme

• LLB (Law) Degree Programme

ii. Post Graduate Diploma Programme

• Legislative Drafting

F.) CENTRE FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING

Certificate Programmes

i. Proficiency Certificate Programmes

• Call Centre Skills
• Mobile Phone Repair

ii. University (Academic) Certificate Programmes

• Computer Literacy
• Dental Office Practice
• Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Christian Theology
• French
• Hotel and Catering Management

ii Diploma Programmes

• Business Communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Management
• Marketing
• Medical Office Practice
• Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Christian Theology
• French
• Hotel and Catering Management

2.)  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

I. Certificate Programmes

a) Proficiency Certificate Programmes

• No previous experience or qualification is necessary.

Note: Candidates for Proficiency Certificate will NOT be qualified to proceed to a Certificate / Diploma programmes without possessing the requisite basic qualifications.

b) University (Academic) Certificate Programmes

• Junior Secondary School Certificate.
• Minimum of 2 credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO, NABTEB and at not more than two sittings.
• T.C II with at least 2 merits at not more than two sittings.
• Mature candidates of 30 years and above with relevant work experience of not less than 10 years or evidence of prior knowledge/proficiency in a relevant field may be considered on their merit. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• I’dadiyah certificate of Standard Islamiyyah School.

Diploma Programmes

• A minimum of three credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO and NABTEB at not more than two sittings with at least a pass in English Language.
• A minimum of three merits in Teacher Grade II Certificate at not more than two sittings.
• Senior Islamic School Certificate/Higher Islamiyyah Certificate including Arabic and islamic Studies.
• Thanawiyyah Certificate of Standard Islamiyyah School.
• NOUN Academic Certificate and Certificates of other recognized institutions.

NOTE: T o qualify to proceed to appropriate degree programme of NOUN, holders of Diploma Certificate would be required to make up any deficiencies in their SSCE/GCE, NECO, NABTEB and T.C II

II. Undergraduate Programmes

a) 100 Level

• Five credits in the SSCE/GCE O'Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study.
• Teachers' Grade II Certificate with a minimum of five merits or its combination with any of the certificates listed under (i) to obtain equivalent of five credits at 'O' levels.
• Candidates seeking admission into School of Law must have five (5) credits including English Language, Literature in English and at least a credit Pass in Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in NECO/SSCE or GCE O/L only.
• The School of Arts and Social Sciences requires that one of the five credits or merits must be in English Language, while at least two (2) should be in subjects relevant to the proposed field.
• For School of Management Sciences, the credit passes at Ordinary Level must include English and Mathematics.
• For School of Education, the credit passes must include Mathematics for Science Education applicants and English Language for all humanities. Additionally, those in Science Education must have credit in English Language.
• For School of Science and Technology, the credit passes must include Mathematics and English Language.
• The minimum entry requirement for B.Sc Environmental Science and Resource Management is five (5) O'Level (SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB) Credits at not more than two sittings including: English Language and Mathematics and any of Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics.

b) 200 Level (For Direct Entry)

• National Diploma from recognised institutions.
• Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in subject(s) relevant to the proposed programme of study with a minimum of one merit and two passes.
• International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with at least two 'A' level papers in relevant subjects and prerequisites number of 'O' level credit passes.
• Candidates for entry into School of Law must have a minimum of second class (lower) degree from any recognized university with at least five credits including English language, literature in English and a credit pass in Mathematics at not more than two sittings in NECO/SSCE or GCE 'O' level only.
• Candidates for entry into B.Sc Community Health in the School of Science & Technology may be admitted into 200 level of the programme provided they have the following qualification:
  • Five (5) credit pass in not more than two sittings in SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and either Physics, Geography and Economics.
  • A registered and licensed Community Health Extension Worker with a Diploma in Community Health Extension (Ordinary National Diploma) and with not less than two years post qualification experience.
• Candidates for entry into School of Science & Technology may be admitted into 300 level of the programme provided they have the following qualification:
  • Five (5) credit pass in not more than two sittings in SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and either Physics, Geography and Economics
  • A registered and licensed Community Health Extension Worker with a Diploma in Community Health Officers Programme (Higher National Diploma) and with not less than two years post qualification experience.
• Admission of candidates into 200 and 300 levels B.Sc Accounting in the School of Management Sciences will not be applicable for this current admission exercise. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Other Requirements

• Five credit passes at SSCE/GCE 'O' and 'A' level must be in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study.
• A credit level pass in Mathematics is required for all sciences and technology, business education and science education programmes. A pass in Mathematics may be considered for social sciences programmes. Also a pass in English language may be considered for Physics and Mathematics programmes.
• Candidates applying for B.A. English, B.A. (Ed) English and B.Sc. Mass Communication must have a credit in Literature in English.
• Prior knowledge and relevant work experience (including first degree/ HND/RN) may be considered for advanced placement and waiver.
• Candidates awaiting results of any relevant examination may also apply; they should however note that processing of application will not be completed until entry requirements are met.

III. Access Programme

• Candidates who do not possess the requirement for entry into an undergraduate programme will be required to register into the Access Programme which syllabus has been designed to be equivalent to ordinary level certificate syllabus of the respective subjects.
• The subjects available under the Access Programme are: Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Literature in English. www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Candidates must pass the Access courses registered for in the Access programme before proceeding to undertake any undergraduate programme.

IV. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• Candidates seeking admission must possess either Bachelor Degree Certificates or equivalent from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN; or
• Holders of HND with a minimum of Lower Credit from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN.
• Candidates seeking admission into the School of Management Science Postgraduate Diploma Programmes, with professional qualifications such as ACA, ACIS, ACIB, ACII, ACIA, etc may also be considered on individual merit.
• Candidates seeking admission into the School of Law must possess a minimum of L.L.B degree.

V. Masters Degree Programmes

• A first degree from a University recognised by the Senate of NOUN in a related field of study.
• A postgraduate diploma in a related field from a University recognised by Senate may also be admitted.
• A good honours degree in Education (Arts, Languages, Sciences, Social Sciences, Vocational and Technical subjects) from any University recognised by the Senate of NOUN.
• Holders of HND (with a minimum of Upper Credit) from institutions recognized by the Senate of NOUN, in a related field of study.
• Members of relevant professional bodies may apply for the Master of Business (MBA) programme.

VI. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Programmes

• For the Doctor of Philosophy degree programmes, candidates must possess a masters degree in relevant fields of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN with a minimum score average of not less than 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
• Candidates for Ph. D Programmes will be invited for an interactive session with the School of Postgraduate Studies before an offer of admission is made.
• Candidates are advised to forward transcripts of their academic records and three (3) referees report, 2 of which must be from persons very well acquainted with the candidate's academic work, to the Dean of the School from which admission is requested.

Note: Candidates may be required to satisfy additional requirements by specific Schools.


3.) DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

NOUN operates a flexible mode of study which allows a student to determine the pace, place, time and medium of study. Students support facilities are available at all our Study Centres nationwide.


4.) METHOD OF APPLICATION  (E-Application)
The entire process is electronic and online and operates 24-hours a day. The method of application is as follows:

• Walk into any of these participating banks:

• Pay as follows for NOUN application forms:
  • Undergraduate Programmes N5,000.00 (Five thousand naira only)
  • Postgraduate (PGD and Masters) Programmes N7, 500.00 (seven thousand five hundred naira Only).
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes N10, 000.00 (ten thousand naira only).
• Obtain a NOUN Teller specially designed for NOUN for the purpose of payment.
• Collect the Application pin CODE equivalent to the amount paid for your form from the Bank.
• Type www.noun.edu.ng and click on application form.
• Use your Application pin number to access your NOUN online application form.
• Complete the application by providing the required information.
• After completion, the candidate can re-open the form as often as he/shelikes, before submitting.
• Having completed all the above steps, you may submit your form by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the displayed screen.
• You can now print out your provisional admission letter.

Applicants are advised to insist on paying the stipulated cost only and obtain official receipt at the point of payment.

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