Benue State University Postgraduate Courses

Benue State University Postgraduate Courses – Benue State University offers a wide selection of postgraduate programs designed to help students further their education and expertise in various fields. If you are looking to advance your career or deepen your knowledge, the university provides postgraduate diplomas (PGD), master’s degrees (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed.), and Ph.D. programs in multiple specializations.

Before applying for postgraduate admission, it is important to carefully check the available courses and specializations to ensure that they align with your career goals and interests. This post contains a detailed list of all the postgraduate courses offered by Benue State University including the specializations and mode of study available.

If you read further, you will find a comprehensive list of the admission requirements for postgraduate studies at Benue State University. This post will help you understand all there is to learn about Benue State Postgraduate programs and admission requirements.

Benue State University Postgraduate Courses

The table below provides a detailed overview of the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs available at the university. It clearly lists the different specializations available under each program, along with the study modes (such as full-time or part-time). This makes it easy for prospective students to see which courses align with their career goals and educational interests. BSU postgraduate courses and programs are as follows:

Faculty	Department	Program	Mode of Study
Faculty of Arts	Department of Languages and Linguistics	M.A. Linguistics	Full-time
		M.A. French	Full-time
		Ph.D. Linguistics	Full-time
		Ph.D. French	Full-time
	Department of English	M.A. Literature in English	Full-time
		Ph.D. Literature in English	Full-time
	Department of History	M.A. History with various specializations	Full-time
		Ph.D. History with various specializations	Full-time
	Department of Theatre Arts	M.A. Theatre Arts with various specializations	Full-time
		Ph.D. Theatre Arts	Full-time
	Department of Religion and Cultural Studies	M.A. Religious Studies with various specializations	Full-time
		Ph.D. Religious Studies with various specializations	Full-time
	Department of Philosophy	M.A. Philosophy with various specializations	Full-time
		Ph.D. Philosophy with various specializations	Full-time
Faculty of Education	Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education	M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction	Full-time
		M.Ed Language Education	Full-time
		M.Ed Social Studies Education	Full-time
		Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction	Full-time
		Ph.D. Language Education	Full-time
		Ph.D. Social Studies Education	Full-time
	Department of Science and Mathematics Education	M.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics	Full-time
		M.Sc. (Ed) Biology	Full-time
		M.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry	Full-time
		M.Sc. (Ed) Physics	Full-time
		Ph.D. Measurement and Evaluation	Full-time
		Ph.D. Mathematics Education	Full-time
		Ph.D. Science Education	Full-time
	Department of Educational Foundations	M.Ed Educational Management	Full-time
		M.Ed Educational Psychology	Full-time
		M.Ed Guidance and Counselling	Full-time/Part-time
		Ph.D. Educational Management	Full-time
		Ph.D. Marriage and Family Counselling	Full-time/Part-time
		Ph.D. Personal-Social Counselling	Full-time
		Ph.D. School Counselling	Full-time
	Department of Library and Information Science	Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS)	Full-time
	Department of Human Kinetics and Physical and Health Education	M.Sc (Ed) Physical and Health Education	Full-time
		M.Sc (Ed) Exercise and Sport Science	Full-time
		M.Sc (Ed) Sports Management	Full-time
		Ph.D. Public Health Education	Full-time
Faculty of Environmental Sciences	Department of Geography	M.Sc Environmental Management	Full-time
		M.Sc Geography with various specializations	Full-time
		M.Sc Development Studies	Full-time
		Ph.D. Geography	Full-time
	Department of Urban and Regional Planning	Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)	Full-time
		M.Sc Environmental Planning and Management	Full-time
		M.Sc Housing	Full-time
		M.Sc Regional Planning	Full-time
		M.Sc Social Services Planning	Full-time
		M.Sc Transportation Planning	Full-time
		M.Sc Urban Design	Full-time
		M.Sc Urban Management	Full-time
		Ph.D. Urban & Regional Planning	Full-time
Faculty of Technology and Industrial Studies	Department of Industrial Technology	M.Sc. (Ed) Technology Education (various specializations)	Full-time
		Ph.D. Industrial Technology Education (various specializations)	Full-time
Faculty of Law		Master of Laws (LL.M)	Full-time
		Ph.D. in Laws	Full-time
Faculty of Management Sciences	Department of Accounting	M.Sc. Accounting and Finance	Full-time
		Master in Public Sector Accounting	Full-time
		Ph.D. Accounting and Finance	Full-time
		M.Sc./Ph.D. (Accounting)	Full-time
		Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)	Full-time
	Department of Business Management	MBA (Management)	Full-time
		MBA (Banking and Finance)	Full-time
		MBA (Marketing)	Full-time
		MBA (Accounting and Finance)	Full-time
		Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	Full-time
		M.Sc. Management	Full-time
		M.Sc./Ph.D. (Management/Marketing)	Full-time
		Ph.D. Management	Full-time
		Ph.D. Marketing	Full-time
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies	Department of Broadcasting	M.Sc. Mass Communication (Electronic Media)	Full-time
		Ph.D. Mass Communication (Electronic Media)	Full-time
	Department of Journalism and Media Studies	M.Sc. Mass Communication (Print Media)	Full-time
		Ph.D. Mass Communication (Print Media)	Full-time
	Department of Public Relations	M.Sc. Mass Communication (Public Relations & Advertising)	Full-time
		Ph.D. Mass Communication (Public Relations & Advertising)	Full-time
		Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC)	Full-time
Faculty of Social Sciences	Department of Economics	M.Sc. Economics with various specializations	Full-time
		Ph.D. Economics with various specializations	Full-time
	Department of Political Science	Master of Public Administration (MPA)	Full-time
		M.Sc. Public Administration	Full-time
		M.Sc. International Relations and Strategic Studies	Full-time
		M.A. International Relations and Strategic Studies	Full-time
		M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution	Full-time
		M.Sc. Political Science	Full-time
		Ph.D. Political Science with various specializations	Full-time
	Department of Psychology	M.Sc. Clinical Psychology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Industrial/Organizational Psychology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Experimental Psychology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Developmental Psychology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Social Psychology	Full-time
		Master of Health Management (MHM)	Full-time
		Ph.D. Psychology with various specializations	Full-time
	Department of Sociology	M.Sc. Sociology with various specializations	Full-time
		Ph.D. Sociology	Full-time
Faculty of Science	Department of Biology	M.Sc. Pure and Applied Parasitology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Pure and Applied Entomology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Hydrobiology and Fisheries	Full-time
		M.Sc. Plant Pathology	Full-time
		M.Sc. Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding	Full-time
		M.Sc. Systematic and Taxonomy	Full-time
		Ph.D. Pure and Applied Parasitology	Full-time
		Ph.D. Pure and Applied Entomology	Full-time
		Ph.D. Hydrobiology and Fisheries	Full-time
		Ph.D. Plant Path

Benue State University Postgraduate Admission Requirements 2025/2026

If you’re looking to pursue a postgraduate degree at Benue State University (BSU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, it’s crucial to know the admission requirements. Below is an overview of the qualifications needed for different levels of study:

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least a Third Class honours or a Higher National DihonorsHND) in a related area.
• A minimum of five O’level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, is required.
•  Applicants should ensure that their qualifications meet the specific departmental requirements.

2. Master’s Degree Programmes (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed.)

• Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from Benue State University or any recognized university.
• For certain programs like M.Sc. Physiology, M.Sc. Mathematics, and M.Sc. In Computer Science, candidates must meet additional academic qualifications such as a minimum CGPA in related courses.
• Some programs, such as the Master in Public Sector Accounting, may require relevant professional experience or a satisfactory performance in the university’s admission tests and interviews.

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

• Candidates must have a good Master’s degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 or a grade of ‘B’ from Benue State University or any other recognized university.
• Applicants for specific Ph.D. programs may need to have a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) or be required to take additional qualifying courses.
• For some programs (e.g., Ph.D. in Law), applicants must submit a research proposal alongside their application.

Specialized Programmes

• Master of Health Management (MHM): Applicants must possess a degree in Medicine (MBBS, BDS), Pharmacy, Nursing, or other medical degrees, along with relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA): A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Management, or Economics with at least Second Class Lower Division is required. Candidates must also pass the University’s Admission Test and Interview.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or HND in relevant fields with a minimum grade requirement.

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