Applications are open for qualified individuals who wish to enroll in the regular postgraduate courses listed below.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES:

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

1. Department of Agricultural Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) tracks in Agricultural Economics.

2. Department of Agricultural Extension

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. options in Agricultural Extension.

3. Department of Animal Production

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes focusing on Animal Production.

4. Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. pathways in Fisheries and Aquaculture.

FACULTY OF ARTS

5. Department of Creative Arts

• Master of Arts (M.A.), M.Phil. and Ph.D. studies in Creative Arts.

6. Department of English and Literary Studies

i. English Language

• M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in English Language.

ii. Literature in English

• M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in Literature in English.

7. Department of History Strategic and International Studies

• PGD, M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses covering History, Strategic and International Studies.

FACULTY OF COMPUTING

8. Department of Computer Science

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. tracks in Computer Science.

9. Department of Cyber Security

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. options in Cyber Security.

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

10. Department of Architecture

• M.Sc. programme in Architecture.

11. Department of Fine and Applied Arts

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies in Fine and Applied Arts.

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

12. Department of Accounting

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. pathways in Accounting.

13. Department of Banking and Finance

• PGD and M.Sc. programmes in Banking and Finance.

14. Department of Business Administration

• PGD, MBA, M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in Business Management.

15. Department of Entrepreneurship

• PGD and M.Sc. programmes in Entrepreneurship.

16. Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. tracks in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management.

17. Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

18. Department of Marketing

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in Marketing.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

19. Department of Chemistry

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. options in Chemistry.

20. Department of Industrial Chemistry

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Industrial Chemistry.

21. Department of Geology

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies in Geology.

22. Department of Microbiology

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. tracks in Microbiology.

23. Department of Physics

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. pathways in Physics.

24. Department of Statistics

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Statistics.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

25. Department of Criminology and Security Studies

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses in Criminology and Security Studies.

26. Department of Economics

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. options in Economics.

27. Department of International Relations

• PGD, Master of International Law and Relations (MILR), M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in International Relations.

28. Department of Mass Communication

• PGD programme in Mass Communication.

29. Department of Political Science

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. tracks in Political Science.

30. Department of Psychology

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. pathways in Psychology.

31. Department of Public Administration

• PGD and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programmes in Public Administration.

32. Department of Sociology

• PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in Sociology.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(A) General Admission Requirements

i. Applicants for postgraduate study must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification awarded by Dennis Osadebay University (DOU) or any other institution recognized by the DOU Senate. Additionally, they need at least five credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE (Ordinary Level) or NABTEB, obtained within a maximum of two examination sittings.

A credit pass in both English Language and Mathematics at O’Level is mandatory for entry into every programme.

Certificates such as ACE and TC II are not regarded as equivalent to WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, and therefore will not be accepted. No exemptions will be granted for any programme.

ii. Candidates seeking admission to any Ph.D. programme must have achieved a minimum weighted average of 60 % overall, or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a five‑point scale.

iii. Applicants for academic master’s degrees (M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil.) must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, or another accredited university, with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) as recognized by the DOU Senate.

iv. Candidates applying for professional Master's degree (MBA, MPA, MILR)

Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, or any other recognized university. The degree should be at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) as validated by the Senate of Dennis Osadebay University, or the candidate may present a Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit issued by a polytechnic acknowledged by the Senate.

v. Candidates applying for postgraduate Diploma programmes

Prospective students are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline from Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, or any other accredited institution, with a minimum attainment of a Third‑Class Honours. Alternatively, a Higher National Diploma (Lower Credit) from a Senate‑approved polytechnic is acceptable.

(B) M.Phil. Degree Programme

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) is a research‑intensive postgraduate programme that combines taught modules with an independent thesis supervised by an academic mentor. This qualification stands alone; it does not automatically convert into a Ph.D. pathway, although holders may use the M.Phil. as a qualifying credential for admission into a Ph.D. programme.

(C) Method of Application

Interested candidates should access the Dennis Osadebay University admission portal at https://dou.edu.ng, fill out the 2026/2027 postgraduate application form online, obtain or copy their registration number, and remit a payment of N30,000 via the university’s authorized online payment system.

Sale of application forms begins on Monday, 9 November and concludes on Friday, 11 December 2026.

NOTE: Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents in PDF format:

• Certificate of previous degrees
• WASC, NECO, GCE OR NABTEB Certificate
• NYSC Certificate or Exclusion Certificate issued by the NYSC Office only
• A 3‑5‑page research proposal outlining the intended area of study (required for Ph.D. applicants)

In addition, candidates should ensure that official transcripts of prior qualifications are sent directly to the Office of the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State, or emailed to pgschool@dou.edu.ng.

For further inquiries, contact any of the following numbers: 08033488325, 0806940489 or 08029180749.

SIGNED:

MRS. FLORENCE NGOZI NWEKE

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