Rivers State University (RSU) Sandwich Postgraduate Admission Form for 2019/2020 Academic Session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Sandwich postgraduate and PGDE programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session.

See also: RSUST Sandwich Degree Admission Form for 2019/2020 Academic Session is Out.

Rivers State University Sandwich Postgraduate Programmes & Duration

Duration for Masters Degree: 2 Sandwich Years

Duration for Ph.D: 4 Sandwich Years

Masters Degree Educational Foundations

1. M.Ed in Adult Education
2. M.Ed in Educational Management and Planning
3. M.Ed in Philosophy of Education
4. M.Ed in History and Policy of Education
5. M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling
6. M.Ed in Measurement and Evaluation
7. M.Ed in Sociology of Education
8. M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction
9. M.Ed in Educational Technology
10. M.Ed in Educational Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy:

1. Ph D in Adult Education
2. Ph D in Educational Management and Planning
3. Ph D in Philosophy of Education
4. Ph D in History and Policy of Education
5. Ph D in Guidance and Counseling
6. Ph D in Measurement and Evaluation
7. Ph D in Sociology of Education Ph D in Curriculum and Instruction
8. Ph D in Educational Technology
9. Ph D in Educational Psychology

Business Education:

1. M.Sc in Business Education with Specialization in
   1. Accountancy
   2. Entrepreneurship
   3. Office Management and Technology
   4. Economics Education
2. Ph.D in Business Education

Science Education

1. M.Sc in Science Education with Specialization in
   1. Biology
   2. Chemistry
   3. Integrated Science
   4. Mathematics
   5. Physics
2. Ph.D in Science Education

Vocational and Technology Education

1. M.Sc in Technical Education with Specialization
   1. Electrical and Electronics Technology Option
   2. Mechanical Technology
   3. Building Technology
2. Ph.D in Technical Education

Agricultural Education

1. M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Education with options in:
   • Administration
   • Community Development
   • ( Agricultural Resources and Environment
2. Ph.D in Agricultural Education

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes & Requirements

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes should normally possess:

1. PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)
   • Candidates with the first degree not less than a third class awarded by any recognized institution/un i versity.
   • Higher National Diploma (HND) or it equivalent in any subject discipline awarded by any recognized institution.
2. PGDTE (Postgraduate Diploma in vocational Technology Education)
   • Candidates with first degree not less than a third class in any Technical discipline awarded by a recognized Institution University.
   • Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent in any Technical subject/disciple from any recognized institution.
3. PGDBE: (Postgraduate Diploma in Business Education)
4. PGDSE: (Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education)

RSU Sandwich Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Candidates for Ph.D shall possess a Master’s degree (with a CGPA of 3.50 or above, on a 5-point scale) in a relevant discipline obtained from the Rivers State University or any other recognized institution of higher learning of equivalent status. In addition, an applicant may be required to undergo a selection test and or interview.

Candidates for Master’s degree shall possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant field of study, or PGDE/PGDTE obtained from Rivers State University or any other recognized Institution of higher learning of equivalent status.

*Note: A Sandwich year includes long vacation, Christmas and Easter vacations

How to Apply for RSUST Sandwich Postgraduate Admission

Application form cost N20,000.00. Log on to the University’s Website www.ust.edu.ng or www.rsu.edu.ng and make an e- payment by generating transaction ID for the fee and proceed to any designated Bank to pay using the Pay Direct option or with Inter-switch enabled Verve Card.

Application forms should be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies of completed forms submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, along with photocopies of relevant credentials.

Closing Date for the application is midnight of Friday, July 17th, 2020, while Lectures Start on Monday, July 20th, 2020.

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