The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN application forms for admission into Post Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, and Doctor of Philosophy Programmes for the 2016/2017 Academic Session.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
A. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
a) Criminology and Security Studies 2301
b) Journalism and Mass Communication 2302
c) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2303
d) Christian Theology 2305
iii. Masters Degree Programmes
a) M.Sc. Mass Communication 2401
b) M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2402
iv. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes (By Research)
a) English (Language/ Literature) 2505
B. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
ii. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme
a) PGD Agricultural Extension and Management 5301/7301
C. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
a) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 4301
b) Postgraduate Diploma in Dist. Edu (PGDDE) 4302
iii. Masters of Education (M.Ed.) Programmes
a) Educational Administration and Planning 4401
b) Science Education 4402
c) Educational Technology 4403
iv. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme (By Course Work and Research)
a) Educational Administration 4501
b) Educational Planning 4502
c) Educational Technology 4503
d) Mathematics Education 4504
e) Science Education 4505
D. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programme
a) PGD HIV/AIDS Education and Management 5303/8301
E. SCHOOL OF LAW
ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programme
a) Legislative Drafting 6301
F. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
a) Financial Management 3309
b) Public Administration 3311
c) Business Administration 3313
iii. Masters Degree Programmes
a) Master of Public Administration (MPA) 3411
b) Master of Business Administration (MBA) 3413
c) Master of Science Public Sector Management 3414
d) Master of Science Public Administration 3415
e) Master of Science Business Administration 3416
G. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
a) Digital Communications 5302
b) Mobile Communications Technology (Wireless) 5304
c) Information Technology 5305
iii. Masters Degree Programme
a) Information Technology (with Internet Options) 5401
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 Law must possess a minimum of L.L.B degree.
- Candidate seeking admission for PGD Agricultural Extension and Management must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3rd class division is required. Candidates with pass degree and minimum of 3 years related experience may be accepted. HND holders in Agric Science or other related disciplines may be admitted. Holders of Bachelor degree in basic Science, Biological / Earth Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences from Universities that are recognised by NOUN are admitable.
- Candidate seeking admission for the PGD HIV / AIDS Education and Management must possess HND or a good first degree in related field of study. In addition, 5 credits in English, Mathematics, a science subject and 2 other subjects.
V. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- A first degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower from a University recognised by the Senate of NOUN in a related field or 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 recognized by the Senate of NOUN.
- Prospective students seeking admission for M.Sc. HIV / AIDS Management are required to have PGD in HIV / AIDS education and management as well as 5 credits in: English and Mathematics, a science subject and 2 other subjects.
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 (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
- Candidates for Ph.D Programmes will be invited for an interactive session 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, Postgraduate School from which admission is requested.
Application and Payment Method
The entire NOUN admission application process is electronic and online and operates 24-hours a day. The method of application is as follows:
1. Walk into any of these participating banks:
BANKS ACCOUNT NUMBERS
- First City Monument Bank – 0676806017
- Ecobank – 0005701770
- Zenith Bank – 1012587332
- Skye Bank – 1790047324
- UBA – 1017181061
- WEMA – 0122243079
- IBTC – 9200066213
Please confirm the A/C numbers above with the Bank Teller before proceeding for payment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NOUN WOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PAYMENT MADE INTO ANY ACCOUNT OTHER THAN THE ABOVE DESIGNATED BANKS AND ACCOUNT NUMBERS.
2. Pay as follows for NOUN application forms:
- 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).
3. Obtain a NOUN Teller specially designed for NOUN for the purpose of payment.
4. Collect the Application pin CODE equivalent to the amount paid for your form from the Bank.
5. Type www.noun.edu.ng and click on application form.
6. Use your Application pin number to access your NOUN online application form.
7. Complete the application by providing the required information.
8. After completion, the candidate can re-open the form as often as he/she likes,before submitting.
9. Having completed all the above steps, you may submit your form by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the displayed screen.
10. 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.