Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following full-time and part-time Postgraduate Programmes of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State for the 2023/2024 academic session.
A COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF SPECIALIZED AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (COSPED)
(a)Postgraduate Diploma Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
(b) Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programme
(i) Childhood Education (ii) Counseling Psychology
(iii) Educational Evaluation (iv) Educational Management
(v) Educational Media and Technology
(c) Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Programme
(d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme
Childhood Education (iv) Counseling Psychology
Educational Evaluation (v) Educational Management
Educational Media and Technology (vi) Library and Information Science
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2 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COSIT)
(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
Biology (ii) Integrated Science
(iii) Computer Science (iv) Health Education
(v) Human Kinetics (vi) Mathematics
Physics (viii)Chemistry
(b) Master of Science Education M.Sc (Ed.)
Integrated Science (ii) Biology Education
(iii) Computer Science Education (iv) Health Education
(v) Human Kinetics (vi) Mathematics Education
Physics Education
(c) Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme
(i) Biology (ii) Computer Science
(iii) Chemistry (iv) Mathematics
( v) Physics
(d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme
(i) Biology (ii) Biology Education
( iii) Chemistry (iv) Computer Science
(v) Computer Science Education (vi) Mathematics
(vii) Mathematics Education (viii) Health Education
(ix) Human Kinetics (x) Physics
(xi) Physics Education
3 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (COHUM)
(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
(i) English (ii) French
(iii) History & Diplomatic Studies
(b) Master of Arts Education M.A.(Ed)Programme
(i) Literature in English Education (ii) Yoruba Language Education
(iii) English Education (iv) Fine and Applied Arts Education
(v) History and Diplomatic Studies Education (vi) Islamic Studies Education
(c) Master of Arts (M.A) Programme
(i) English (ii) Fine and Applied Arts
(iii) History and Diplomatic Studies (iv) Islamic Studies
(v) French
(d) Doctor of Philosophy( Ph.D.)Programme
(i) English (ii) English Education
(iii) Fine and Applied Arts ( iv) History and Diplomatic Studies
(v) History Education (vi) Islamic Studies
(vii) Islamic Studies Education (viii) French
4 COLLEGE OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (COVTED)
(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
(i) Agricultural Science (ii) Business Education
( iii) Home Economics (iv) Industrial Technical Education
(b) Master of Science Education M.Sc. (Ed.) Programme
(i) Agricultural Science Education (ii) Home Economics
(iii) Industrial Technical Education
(c) Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programme
Business Education
(d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Programme
(i) Agricultural Science Education (ii) Home Economics
(iii) Industrial Technical Education (iv) Business Education
5 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (COSMAS)
(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD)
Political Science
(b) Master of Science Education M.Sc.(Ed.)Programme
Economics Education (ii) Geography Education
(iii) Social Studies Education (iv) Political Science Education
(c) Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme
(i) Economic (ii) Geography
(iii) Political Science
(d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme
(i) Social Studies (ii) Economics
(iii) Geography (iv) Political Science
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) combined with Master in Education (M.Ed)/Arts Education (M.A Ed)/Science Education (M.Sc Ed) Programme
This is a special programme designed for candidates without a previous background in Education as a course but wish to pursue a Master degree in Education (M.Ed, M.A.Ed or M.Sc Ed) programme. The two courses of study will run consecutively leading to the award of the two certificates; PGDE and respective M.Ed/ M.A.Ed/M.Sc.Ed degree certificates at the completion of the programme.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) Executive Programme
This programme is specially designed to suit the schedules of mature candidates and top executives in the public and private sectors who are involved in education and school administration and who desire to enhance their knowledge with a background professional qualification in education.
Candidates must possess a minimum of Third Class in the Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of Lower Credit at the Higher National Diploma (HND) with proven evidence of involvement in education and school administration.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission into any of the aforementioned programmes must possess a minimum of Five (5) credit passes including English Language at one sitting OR Six (6) credit passes including English at not more than two (2) sittings at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASCE//NECO/SSCE/GCE O/L) conducted by recognized examining bodies such as WAEC, NECO,NABTEB, University of London, University of Cambridge etc.
SPECIFIC PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)Programmes
Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme should possess a minimum of Third Class in the Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of Lower Credit at the Higher National Diploma (HND).
Postgraduate Diploma In Education (PGDE) Programme
University Degree holders OR HND graduates irrespective of their class of DEGREE or DIPLOMA who are currently teaching or intend to take teaching as a profession.
3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) combined with Master in Education (M.Ed)/Arts Education (M.A Ed)/Science Education (M.Sc Ed) Programme
Holders of Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the field of study obtained from Tai Solarin University of Education Ijagun or other Universities recognized by the University Senate
Candidates with Third Class Bachelor’s Degrees OR HND with a minimum of Lower Credit who also possess Postgraduate Diploma in their course of study.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) Executive Programme
Available only at the part time mode of study
Candidates must possess a minimum of Third Class in the Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of lower Credit at the Higher National Diploma (HND).
Master’s Programmes:
Graduates of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the field of study.
Candidates with Third Class Bachelor’s Degrees and Postgraduate Diploma in the same subject.
Candidates with HND (Minimum of Lower CREDIT) and Postgraduate Diploma in the course applied for.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Every candidate must have a Masters degree in area of specialization with a minimum CGPA of 4.0. for direct Ph.D. programme.
Those who have CGPA of 3.50 – 3.99 in their Master’s degree programme can also apply. Such candidates will have to go through conversion process into a full Ph.D. programme.
Candidates whose cumulative grades are calibrated in percentages, 7-point scale or any other grading system are to note that such grades will be recalibrated on a 5-point scale to determine their status.
SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates wishing to study Educational Management at Master’s / Ph.D. degree level must have credit in English Language, Mathematics and Economics at the WASCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level. They must also have a certificate in Education
Candidates wishing to study Counseling Psychology at Masters/ Ph.D. degree level must have credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at WASCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level. They must also have a certificate in Education
Candidates wishing to study Educational Media and Technology at Master’s / Ph.D. degree level must have credit in English Language and Mathematics at the WASCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level. They must also have a certificate in Education.
Candidates wishing to study Educational Evaluation at Master’s/ Ph.D. degree level must have credit in English Language and Mathematics at the WASCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level. First degree in other fields of study apart from Education is accepted.
Candidates with a Second class lower degree from any of the social sciences, humanities, science and technology disciplines will also be considered for admission into the Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) programme. A third class degree with a PGD in Library and Information Science, Information Management or Computer Science may be considered for Admission.
Pass degree with 3 years cognate work experience is acceptable for Postgraduate Diploma in English.
Candidates wishing to study Business Education at Master’s/ Ph.D. Degree level must have credit pass in English Language, Mathematics and one other relevant subject at WASCE, NECO, NABTEB or GCE O’L .They must also have a certificate in Education. Those with first degrees in other fields of study apart from Education will have to go through Postgraduate Diploma in Business Education (PGDBED)
Candidates wishing to study Childhood Education at Master’s/ Ph.D. level, must have background in Early Childhood Education or Pre –Primary and Primary Education. Candidates with specialization in any other teaching subject must have a Certificate in Education and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from any reputable University.
For Science and other Mathematics related courses, a credit pass in Mathematics at the WAEC, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level is compulsory.
Nigerian applicants for Postgraduate admissions must possess NYSC Discharge/ Exemption/Exclusion certificate from the NYSC Directorate.
DURATION OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Programme
Mode of Study
Duration
PGDE
Full Time
12 Months
Part Time
24 Months
PGDE/M.Ed.) Combined
Full Time
30 Months
PGDE Executive
Part Time
24 Months
M.A., M.Sc. M.Ed.
M.A.(Ed.)/M.Sc.(Ed.)
MLIS
Full Time
18 Months
Part Time
24 Months
Ph.D.
Full Time
6 Semesters
METHOD OF APPLICATION
a. Application Forms
Candidates should apply online after payment of application fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira(N15,000) only payable with Master cards or VISA ATM cards.(Print out your receipt after payment).
The address for application is https://my.tasued.edu.ng/admission and select the appropriate postgraduate programme
3 Complete the application form online following the step by step process. Upload the following required documents and submit online along with the completed application form:
WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/SSC/GCE ‘O’ level certificates
Bachelor’s Degree/ HND certificate and other certificates.
NYSC Discharge / Exemption/ Exclusion Certificate (for Nigerian Candidates).
Marriage Certificate or Evidence of Change of Name(s) where applicable.
Birth Certificate/ Declaration of Age
Passport photograph
B. Referees’ Report
Forms are provided online for confidential reports, to be completed by three referees acquainted with the student’s academic work. Candidates are advised to prompt their referees to fill and submit their reports online not later than four weeks after the closing date for submission of forms. At least, one of such referees should be the candidate’s lecturer at undergraduate or postgraduate degree level.
Academic Transcripts
Candidates should request their former institutions to forward the academic transcripts of their relevant degrees or diplomas to the Secretary, The Postgraduate College via [email protected] not later than four weeks after the closing date for submission of forms. (The applicant’s full name tasued transcript label, application form number and proposed course of study should appear on every document to be submitted).
N.B
Only Application forms received with the required documents would be processed.
Candidates may be required by departments to undergo screening for final admission selection.
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