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Postgraduate
Postgraduate Programme
Degrees Awarded
(i) Master of Arts (M.A.)
The M.A. is essentially academic.
(ii) Master of Communication Arts (M.C.A.)
The MCA is a professional degree.
(iii) Master of Philosophy (Mphil)
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Areas of Research
Candidates admitted to the higher degree programmes in Communication and Language Arts can specialize in one of the following areas:
- Receptive Communication/Language Arts (Listening and Reading)
- Expressive Communication/Language Arts (Speech and Writing)
- Applied Communication
- Instructional Communication
- Book Development and publishing
- Broadcasting and Broadcast Journalism
- Print Journalism
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Indigenous Communication.
- Organisational/Business Communication
2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, DURATION & REGISTRATION:
M.A. Programme
Admission Requirements:
Candidates for admission to the programme shall normally be the holders of the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan or from other Universities recognized by Senate. However, graduates in related disciplines may also be considered.
Duration: Minimum of three semesters (Full-Time)
Maximum of five semesters (Full-Time)
Registration: Candidates are expected to register for a minimum of 30 units and a maximum of 45 units, including the project.
M.C.A. Programme
Admission Requirements:
Candidates for admission to the programme shall normally be degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders from Universities, polytechnics and such other institutions as are recognized by Senate. Post-qualification experience is required for the programme.
Duration: Minimum of four semesters (Full-Time)
Maximum of six semesters (Full-Time)
Registration: Candidates are expected to register for a minimum of 40 units and a maximum of 65 units, including the project.
M.Phil Programme
Admission Requirements and Duration of programme are the same as for all M.Phil degrees in the University.
Registration: Candidates will be required to take and pass courses at the 700 level in addition to prescribed courses at the 800 level. Candidates are expected to register for a minimum of 18 units.
Ph.D Programme
Admission Requirements and Duration of programme are the same as for all Ph.D degrees in the University.
Registration: Candidates are expected to register for a minimum of 12 units.
Please Note: Candidates for the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes will be required to present at least two seminar papers at the departmental level before registering their titles.
