I. Undergraduate Programme (s) in peace and conflict studies ii. Basic Admission Requirements and Expected Duration of the Programme(s) Admission into Social Science programmes in Nigerian Universities is by two modes: The Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and direct Entry (DE). The requirements for each are as stated below: iii. UTME Entry Mode Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme in the Social Science in Nigeria should possess a Senior Secondary Certificate or General Certificate of Education of West African Examination Council (WAEC) or National Examination Council (SSCE-WAEC / NECO) or their equivalent with at least five credit passes in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sitting. iv. Direct Entry Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate. General Certificate of Education, National Examination Council or their equivalent including English and Mathematics of which at least two shall be at the Advanced level or four credit passes of which at least three shall be at the Advanced level provided that such passes are not counted at both levels of the examinations. In some cases, holders of diploma certificate in disciplines related to courses of study desired in the Social Sciences are accepted. v. Inter-University Transfer Mode Students can transfer from other university into 200-Level courses provided they have the relevant qualifications. Universities are to satisfy themselves that the grades obtained by such candidates are acceptable. vi. Minimum / Maximum Duration The minimum duration of Social Sciences is four academic sessions for candidates who enter through the UTME Mode. Direct Entry candidates admitted to the 200 level of their programmes will spend a minimum of three academic sessions. The maximum length of time allowed to obtain an honors degree in the faculty shall be twelve semesters for the 4-year degree programme and ten semesters for students admitted directly into the 200 level. Conditions for Award of Degree 1. The four-year programmes of study leading to the award of a degree of Bachelor of Science shall be denoted by the letters B.Sc. in Political Science and Diplomacy and B.Sc. in Peace and Conflict Studies 2. Instruction in the Department shall be by courses and students are expected to take an approached combination of courses as may be determined from time to time by the University Senate on the recommendation of the Departmental Board of Studies. 3. The approved period of study for the award of the degree shall not be less than six semesters or three tears for Direct Entry students, and eight Semester or four years for UTME Students. 4. All Undergraduate courses shall be full time. 5. A student is expected to maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 1.50 to be in good academic standing. Any student whose CGPA falls below 1.50 for two consecutive years will be asked to withdraw from the programme. 6. Continuous Assessment (CA) shall account for thirty percent of the final course grade. A continuous assessment consisting of two intra-semester test and two written assignments (each carrying 10 marks) will be administered in all courses per semester and the assessed scripts returned to the students. 7. Students are expected to be regular and punctual in attendance at all classes in the course in which they are enrolled. All applications for exemption from attendance at classes of any kind must be in writing to the Head of Department through the course lecturer. 8. At least 80% attendance is required in all courses and per semester for student admission into examination. A student shall normally register for a minimum of thirty (30) and a maximum of forty-eight (48) credit unit for any academic year except in the case of Direct Entry and Inter-university transfer student. This means that a student should take between fifteen (15) and twenty-four (24) credits in any given semester and no student can earn more than forty-eight (48) credit units at the end of an academic year.

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission had Resource Verification for the following Programmes: Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's of Science (M. Sc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The programmes are domicile in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences. Proposed date of commencement of the proposed programme: 2025/2026 academic session. Admission Requirements: 5 O-level to include English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university (minimum of 3rd Class Honours). Higher National Diploma (HND) in any field with a minimum of Lower Credit. Duration 1. Academic Year (Full-Time): The minimum duration of a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies is two (2) semesters (one academic year) for full-time programme. 2. Academic Years (Part-Time): Four (4) semesters (two academic years) for part-time programmes. Requirement for Graduation A total of 39 Credit Units made of the following: 21 Credit Units Core Courses Electives 6 Credit Units (3 Credit Units) Project 6 Credit Units Total 39 Credit Units Good Standing A student must, in each semester, have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.0. Withdrawal Candidates with less than 3.0 CGPA will be withdrawn from the programme at the end of the second semester. MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE (M.Sc.) IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES Admission Requirements: 5 O-level to include English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies of relevant disciplines in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Law from Veritas University, Abuja or any NUC recognized university (minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division). Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Peace and Conflict Studies from Veritas University, Abuja or any other NUC accredited university with credit level pass of 3.5 CGPA. Duration 1. Academic Year (Full-Time): The minimum duration of a Master of Science (M.Sc) programme in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies is four (4) semesters (two academic years) and a maximum of six (6) semesters for full-time programme. 2. Academic Years (Part-Time) Six (6) semesters (three academic years) for part-time programmes and a maximum of 8 semesters. Requirement for Graduation A total of 36 Credit Units made of the following: 24 Credit Units Core Courses Electives 3 Credit Units (3 Credit Units) Seminar 3 Credit Units Dissertation 6 Credit Units Total 36 Credit Units Good Standing A student must, in each semester, have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.0 or above. Withdrawal Candidates with less than 3.0 CGPA will be withdrawn from the programme at the end of the second semester. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPY (Ph.D.) IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES Admission Requirements: 5 O-level to include English Language, Mathematics, and any other three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies of relevant disciplines in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Law from Veritas University, Abuja or any NUC recognized university (minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division). Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Veritas University, Abuja or any other NUC accredited university with credit level pass of 3.5 CGPA. Duration 1. Academic Year (Full-Time): The minimum duration of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies is six (6) semesters (three academic years) and a maximum of ten (10) semesters for full-time programme. 2. Academic Years (Part-Time) Eight (8) semesters (four academic years) for part-time programmes and a maximum of 12 semesters. Requirement for Graduation A total of 42 Credit Units made of the following: 27 Credit Units Core Courses Seminar 3 Credit Units Dissertation 12 Credit Units Total 42 Credit Units Good Standing A student must, in each semester, have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.50. Withdrawal Candidates with less than 3.5 CGPA will be withdrawn from the programme at the end of the second semester. Areas of Specialization 1. International Peace and Security 2. Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution 3. Refugee and Humanitarian Studies 4. Peace and Development