You might have been wondering and asking yourself a question such as: Are there a list of universities That Accept Lower Credit With HND For PGD/Msc programmes in Nigeria? You’re on the right page if you are asking a questions such as that..
It’s widely known that most Nigerian universities strictly consider BSc holders for their postgraduate programmes. though few universities still consider HND holders with conditions that may be attached to it, which this post will cover.
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Graduates That May Consider Topping-Up Their Degree Include..
- Bsc/HND holders who want to change to another different or related course of study..
- Individuals who graduated from the University (Bsc) with a third 3rd class or pass can consider opting in to aim for a better grade.
- In regards to universities accepting lower credit, HND holders with lower credit or pass can opt in..
- Polytechnics graduates can use this program to change to an education line. This is due to the fact that graduates of polytechnics are not trained to be teachers.. A PGDE is required..
Universities That Accept Lower Credit With HND For PGD/Msc In Nigeria And there Conditions For Acceptance..
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), Ondo State
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (FULL-TIME & SANDWICH): For PGDE programme, candidates with Third Class or HND (Upper Credit) or a minimum of HND Lower etc. holders with substantial teaching experience may be considered. All disciplines are acceptable for admission into PGDE.
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY (PGD. Th.): An HND Passed at a minimum of Upper Credit from recognized Polytechnics.
- Masters in Adult Education with Specialization in the following areas (i) Industrial Education and Training (ii) Community Development (iii) Social welfare (iv) Literacy Training and Development Candidates with degrees in disciplines other than above must possess HND/third Class plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with an overall average score of 60% or any other relevant professional qualifications are eligible to apply.
- Professional Master’s Degree Programmes: The Professional Master’s Degree is open to graduates who earned a minimum of 3rd Class Honours in the first degree or HND at upper credit level in relevant fields with a Postgraduate Diploma.
For more on this and confirmation, see the university’s postgraduate adverts.
Universities Accepting HND holders for Masters (postgraduate) Programmes
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), Ondo State
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (FULL-TIME & SANDWICH): For PGDE programme, candidates with Third Class or HND (Upper Credit) or a minimum of HND Lower etc. holders with substantial teaching experience may be considered. All disciplines are acceptable for admission into PGDE.
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY (PGD. Th.): An HND Passed at a minimum of Upper Credit from recognized Polytechnics.
- Masters in Adult Education with Specialization in the following areas (i) Industrial Education and Training (ii) Community Development (iii) Social welfare (iv) Literacy Training and Development Candidates with degrees in disciplines other than above must possess HND/third Class plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with an overall average score of 60% or any other relevant professional qualifications are eligible to apply.
- Professional Master’s Degree Programmes: The Professional Master’s Degree is open to graduates who earned a minimum of 3rd Class Honours in the first degree or HND at upper credit level in relevant fields with a Postgraduate Diploma.
See the university’s postgraduate adverts.
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State
The university considers HND holders for her Masters/postgraduate programmes on the following terms
- Masters of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) programme: Candidates should possess HND plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or B.Sc. Physical Sciences/Engineering and Allied Disciplines. Prior computing or IT exposure is beneficial but not essential
- Masters of Environment Management (MEM) is a three-semester professional programme designed for captains of industries who are degree holders or HND holders with distinction/credit pass plus PGD in relevant fields who have also satisfied all basic UTME requirements while Masters of Environment Management and Protection (MEMP) is an academic Master’s Degree that runs for a minimum of four (4) semesters
- .Postgraduate Diploma Programme: Holders of HND with Upper Credit and above could also apply
- BA (Agri-Business) and Professional Master in Communication Studies degree programmes: candidates must be holders of Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or HND (Upper Credit minimum) with a Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline.
See FUNAAB postgraduate admission adverts.
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State
- Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM): HND certificate with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized Institutions.
- Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS): Holders of professional qualifications such as HND (Upper Credit) with a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience are also eligible to apply.
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA): the university accepts professional qualifications such as ACA, ACMA, AIB, ACIS, CIBN, ACTS or HND (Upper Credit) must possess a postgraduate Diploma Certificate in Strategic Management from the University of Ilorin with a Minimum average weighted score of 60%.
- Master in Information Technology (MIT) Regular: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related field, with a minimum of Lower Credit grade
For more on this, see UNILORIN Postgraduate admission adverts.
Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo Osun State
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (PGDERM): In addition, applicants with HND (Upper Credit) minimum from recognized institutions in relevant fields with at least three years cognate experience may also be considered.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM): A minimum of HND (Lower Credit) in any discipline from an institution recognized by Senate of Osun State University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE): A minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) (Lower Credit) in any discipline from a Monotechnic or Polytechnic recognized by Senate Osun State University.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (PGDERM): In addition, applicants with HND (Upper Credit) minimum from recognized institutions in relevant fields with at least three years cognate experience may also be considered.
- Postgraduate Diploma In Financial Mathematics (PGDFM): A minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in Mathematics and Statistics; Computer Science or Accounting from recognized Tertiary Institutions with three years cognate working experience.
- Postgraduate Diploma In Computer Science (PGDCS): A minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Computer Technology or related fields from a recognized Monotechnic or Polytechnic.
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Environmental Management (Professional): Candidates with HND (Upper Credit) as well as three years cognate working experience in related disciplines as stated above from a recognized institution may be admitted.
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Disaster and Risk Management (Professional): In addition, candidates with HND (Upper Credit) and at least three (3) years cognate experience in Social Sciences, Environmental and Engineering programmes, as well as related disciplines from a recognized institution as approved by Senate of Osun State University, may be considered.
- Postgraduate Diploma In Animal Science (PGDAS): HND (Upper Credit) of a Monotechnic or Polytechnic with a minimum of three years of work experience. After admission, each candidate’s area of specialization must be agreed upon by the major supervisor and another supervisor (s), the Head of Department of that area of specialization and the candidate. The candidate must, in addition, satisfy examiners in an oral examination of his/her project.
- Postgraduate Diploma In Civil Engineering (PGDCV): a minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in Civil Engineering or its equivalent obtained from any NBTE Approved Institution recognized by Senate UNIOSUN.
- Postgraduate Diploma In Electrical/Electronic Engineering (PGDEN): A minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in Electrical and/or Electronic or its equivalent obtained from any NBTE Approved Institution recognized by Senate UNIOSUN.
- Postgraduate Diploma In Urban And Regional Planning: A minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in or its equivalent obtained from any NBTE Approved Institution recognized by Senate UNIOSUN.
Kwara State University (KWASU), Ilorin Kwara State
For the schools Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes, the university accepts Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas. The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.
To be qualified for the Postgraduate Diploma admission.
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
- Candidate must also satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Check KWASU Postgraduates Admission adverts for more details.
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Agoiwoye, Ogun State
- Professional Degrees (MPA, MBA, and MBF): HND Upper Credit and above OR HND Upper Credit plus Post HND Certificate. HND Lower Credit or B.Sc./B.A. 3rd Class plus relevant PGD course
- Postgraduate Diplomas: Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant disciplines from accredited programmes of study from approved Polytechnics with a grade not below LOWER CREDIT.
- Master Degrees: HND in appropriate discipline with a minimum of Upper Credit as an accredited programme of study of any recognized Polytechnics. HND in appropriate discipline with Lower Credit plus Polytechnic Diploma may be considered. Other professional qualifications by the University Senate such as PGDP, AIB, ACA, ACII, ACI and ACIS are considerable.
