University of Abuja- Admission into Degree Programmes by Distance Learning for the 2012/2013 Academic Session.

University of Abuja, Centre for Distance Learning & Continuing Education
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the following undergraduate courses by distance learning for the 2012/2013 Session;

1.) Degree Programmes
i. Faculty of Arts
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Linguistics
B.A. Islamic Religious Studies
B.A. Christian Religious Studies
B.A. Philosophy

ii. Faculty of Education
B.Sc (Ed.) Mathematics
B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
B.Ed. Educational Psychology

iii. Faculty of Management Sciences
B. Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Public Administration

iv. Faculty of Social Science
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Geography

2.) Admission Requirements
i. SSCE/WASC, GCE 'O' Level, TC II with Five credit passes obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
ii. Two ’A’ Level passes with a minimum of three 'O' level credit relevant subjects. The 'O' Level subjects must be different from those of 'A' level
iii. OND in a relevant field with a minimum of lower credit pass obtained from a recognized institution plus four 'O' level credit passes.
iv. NCE with a minimum of lower credit pass obtained from a recognised institution plus at least three (3) 'O' Level credit passes.

Note:
(a) Credit in English Language is required for all programmes.
(b) Credit in Mathematics is required for all programmes including Science Education except for Arts courses and Education (Arts) courses that require a pass.

3.) Duration and Mode of Study
Programmes run for four or Five years depending on entry qualifications. The mode of study is mainly through correspondence, supplemented by use of audio-visual materials and contact sessions at the University.

4.) Method of Application
Application forms can be obtained from the following banks:
i. Unity (Federal Mortgage Building) Central Area, Adjacent to CBN, Abuja;
ii. United Bank for Africa plc (UBA)- 18 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, near Rockview Hotel by NEMA Office, Wuse 2, Abuja;
iii. Zenith Bank Plc. Area 7 Garki-Abuja;
iv. First Bank Plc. Opposite Sharon Ultimate Hotel, Area 3, Garki-Abuja
v. Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB) Area 3 Garki-Abuja
vi. Wema Bank Plc- Oyo House, Central Area, Abuja
vii. Access Bank PIc, Garki 2, Abuja
viii. Keystone Bank. Garki 2, Abuja
ix. United Bank for Africa Plc Gwagwalada, and
x. Unity Bank Plc Gwalagwalada
with a non-refundable application fee of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00) only. Forms can be obtained as from 24th September, 2012.

5.) Closing Date/Submission of Application Forms
Completed application forms should be returned either by Registered Post, Courier Service or by hand not later than 16th November, 2012 to:

The Director,
Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education,
University ofAbuja,
Area 3,Garki,
P.M.B. 117, Abuja.