Obafemi Awolowo University - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Diploma and Certificate programmes of the Center for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo university, Ile-Ife Nigeria.
Diploma Programmes
1.) Department: Fine and Applied Arts
A.) Diploma in Fine Arts
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have passes in any five (5) subjects at credit level including English Language at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)/General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO or its equivalent.
- Candidates will be required to pass a practical examination before the final admission.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for two (2) academic sessions.
2.) Department: Physical and Health Education
B.) Diploma in Physical and Health Education
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have passes in any five (5) subjects at credit level including English Language at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)/)/General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO or its equivalent.
- Candidates will be required to pass a practical examination before the final admission.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for two (2) academic sessions.
3.) Department: Music
C.) Diploma in Music
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have passes in any five (5) subjects at credit level including English Language at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)/)/General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO or its equivalent.
- There will be an audition before the final admission.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for two (2) academic sessions.
4.) Department: Linguistics and African Languages
D.) Diploma in Yoruba Studies
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have passes in any five (5) subjects at credit level including English Language and Yoruba Language at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)/)/General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO.
- However, there will be written and oral examination before the final admission.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for two (2) academic sessions.
5.) Department: Dramatic Arts
E.) Diploma in Dramatic Arts
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have passes in any five (5) subjects at credit level including English Language, Literature in English and one other arts subject at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)/)/General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO.
- There will be an audition before the final selection.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for two (2) academic sessions.
National History Museum
F.) Diploma in Conservation Science and Tourism
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have passes in five (5) subjects at credit level in WAEC/NECO/GCE which must include English Language and Biology, in addition to any of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Economics and Geography.
- In special cases of museum professionals, three (3) credit passes in WAEC/NECO/GCE will be accepted.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for two (2) academic sessions.
Professional Diploma
6.) Department: Preventive and Community Dentistry
G.) Diploma in Oral Health Care
Admission Requirement
- Candidates must be health professionals of any discipline with experience/training In Primary Health Care and must have at least 3 credits including English and Biology.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for one (1) academic session.
Certificate Programmes
Center for Gender and Social Policy Studies
H.) Non-degree Certificate Course in Gender and Development Studies
Admission Requirements
- Candidates for admission into the non-degree programme should have at least OND or NCE certificate However, school certificate holders who have acquired enough experience working on development issues (minimum of two years) will also be considered for the programme.
Duration: The course shall run for 8 weeks
Institute of Public Health
I.) Advanced Certificate Course in Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Health Programmes
Admission Requirements
- Candidates with at least a basic professional qualification in any health-related disciple.
- Graduates in relevant core and social sciences, including statistics and demography will also be eligible.
Department: Foreign Languages
J.) Certificate Course in Portuguese Language
(The only valid certificate obtainable at the end of this programme is the CELPE-BRAS Certificate awarded by the Brazilian Ministry of Education to all successful candidates).
Admission Requirements
- Admission into this programme is open to any candidate with at least five 0' level credits in SSCE, NECO or GCE.
- It is not compulsory that candidates have any previous knowledge of Portuguese language.
Duration:
- The programme shall last for six(6) months
K.) Certificate in French Language
Admission Requirements
- Admission into this programme is open to any interested candidate with at least Three 0' level credits in SSCE, NECO or GCE.
- It is not compulsory that candidates have any previous knowledge of French language.
Duration:
The programme is in Four different categories:
- First Level Basic I certificate - 2 months
- First Level Basic II certificate - 2 months
- Second Level I certificate - 2 months
- Second Level 2 certificate - 2 months
Application Closing Date
12.00 midnight on Tuesday, 31st March, 2015.
Method of Application
For Programme A, B, C. D. E, F, G, N, I and J
Application forms are available online at:
www.oaucdl.edu.ng on payment of a sum of
Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000.00) only through e-tranzact at any branch of
Skye Bank, First Bank and UBA.
For Programme K
Application forms are available online at:
www.oaucdl.edu.ng on payment of a sum of
Five Thousand Naira (N5, 000:0) only through e-tranzact at any branch of
Skye Bank, First Bank and UBA.
Note:
- The forms must be filled and submitted online either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website.
- No downloaded or printed copies of forms will he accepted.
- Candidates are required to check the website frequently for the actual entrance examination / screening date and venue.
- Candidates are to note that bank charges apply.
- Valid email address, scanned/digital passport photograph (50kb Max) and scanned credentials have to be uploaded to complete the online application.
- The Centre for Distance Learning, OAU has not engaged any individual or organization to carry out the application procedure on her behalf and thus shall not be held responsible for any issue arising from the involvement of a third party.
- Please always check the web site for further information and notices.