Master of Science – M.Sc Program

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Masters in Gender, Conflict and Development Studies

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Master of Science - M.Sc.

Master of Science in Gender, Conflict and Development Studies

I   QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION:

The qualification for admission into the Master of Arts programme will be      considered as follows:

  • A candidate must possess at least a Second Class Lower Division (22), in Gender and Development Studies or a degree in Social Sciences/Humanities/Education from any recognized Tertiary Institution, with a CGPA of 3.00 on 5-point scale of the University of Port Harcourt.
  • A candidate must possess the University of Port Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies, with a minimum grade of merit.

 

II   DURATION:

The Master’s Degree Programme in Gender and Development Studies shall run full time for one year minimum duration and two years maximum. On the other hand, the Part-time will run for two years minimum duration and four years maximum duration.

III  REQUIREMENTS:

For the Master’s Degree programme, a candidate is required to offer eight (8) taught courses, including Seminar and Thesis, all of which shall focus on gender and women development issues. On successful completion, each candidate is awarded a Master of Science Degree in Gender, Conflict and Development Studies.