Postgraduate Admissions

The basic requirement for admission into a postgraduate programme of Njala University is a Bachelors or Masters Degree from a recognized university in the relevant field of study. Departments may, however, demand additional requirements

Deadline

The DEADLINE for submission of applications is Friday, 15th September 2023

General Admission Requirements for Graduate Programmes

A. Taught Masters Programmes

The basic requirement for admission into a postgraduate programme of Njala University is a degree from a recognized university in the relevant field of study. Departments may, however, demand additional requirements.

B. M.Phil and PhD Programmes

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees of Njala University are, essentially, research-based degrees awarded to candidates of outstanding academic and professional standing. Admission into these programmes, therefore, is based on the number of criteria that candidate should meet. These include (but not limited to) the following:

• Possession of a first degree of at least Second Class, First division (21)
• Possession of postgraduate qualification (PGDE; M.A.; M.Sc.; M.Ed. etc.)
• Clear articulation of a research focus to be contained in the Abstract submitted with the application form
• Evidence that the candidate is in touch with or has identified a competent supervisor in the University willing to supervise him/her is an advantage.

Duration of Programme

Unless otherwise stated, Masters Programmes (Full-Time) are of Two (2) Calendar Years and (Part-Time) Three (3) Calendar Years duration.