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AVAILABLE COURSES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. FACULTY OF ARTS
A. Department of African Languages
i. M. A. Yoruba Literature & Culture.
Candidates must possess any of the following qualifications:
a. A Bachelor’s Degree in Yoruba NOT below Second Class Division from any University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.
b. A Bachelor’s Degree in Yoruba or Yoruba Education provided all core courses were taken and passed by such candidate.
c. B. A. Yoruba Communication Arts with at least Second Class Lower Division from Lagos State University or any University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.

B. Department of History & International Studies
i. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations & Strategic Studies (PGDIRSS)
Candidates seeking admission into PGDIRSS must possess any of the following qualifications:
a. A first Degree in History or International Relations & Strategic Studies of Lagos State University or other University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.
b. Holder of Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in relevant disciplines.
c. Holder of Professional Certificate in other relevant disciplines as approved by the University Senate.
Duration: The programme will run for three semesters.
ii. Master in International Relations & Strategic Studies (MIRSS)
Candidates seeking admission into MIRSS are required to possess:
a. A first Degree of any University or its equivalent recognized by the Senate of the Lagos State University.
b. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent recognized by Senate of Lagos State University WITH Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations & Strategic Studies of the Lagos State University.
Duration: The programme will run for two (2) academic sessions.

C. Department of English
i. M. A. English
Candidates seeking for admission into the Degree of M. A. English must possess any of the following qualifications:
a. A Bachelor’s Degree in English or Literature in English NOT below Second Class Lower Division of Lagos State University or other Institution recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.

Duration: The programme will run for four (4) semesters that is two (2) academic sessions .

The M. A. Degree is academic with prospects of good students proceeding to Higher Degree of M.Phil and Ph.D.
2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
a. An Honours Degree in Arts, Science or Social Science of the Lagos State university or any other University recognized by Senate of the Lagos State University.
b. A Higher National Diploma or its equivalent from any Tertiary Institution recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University (not below Lower Credit).

3. CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE AND EDUCATION (CESE)
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management
a. Holders of Honours Degree from a University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University in Education, Science, Social Science and Engineering.
b. HND Holder (not less than Lower Credit) in any relevant area.
Duration: Three (3) Semesters.
ii. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Education
a. Holders of Honours Degree from a University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University in Education, Science, Social Science and Engineering.
b. HND Holder (not less than Lower Credit) in any relevant area.
Duration: Three (3) Semesters.


4. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
A. Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Electronics & Computer Engineering
a. B.Sc. Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering with minimum of Third Class Degree.
b. HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science.
c. B.Sc. Degree with minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in Mathematics, Physics and other Engineering field.

ii. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Electronics and Computer Engineering
Admission requirement shall be any of the following recognized by the senate of LASU.
a. A first Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Electrical Electronics and or Computer Engineering.
b. A first Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics/Electronics PLUS Postgraduates Diploma in Electronics and Computer Engineering of LASU with a minimum of Upper Credit.

Candidates may be required to undergo a competitive selection test before admission.
Duration:
PGD Three Semesters.
M.Sc.: Two academic sessions.

B. Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Polymer Engineering
To qualify for admission, candidates are required to posses:
a. B.Sc Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in other Degree courses in Engineering and related Science courses
Duration: The programme shall cover three semesters
ii. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemical and Polymer Engineering
Candidates are required to possess:
a. Bachelor of Science Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Chemical and Polymer engineering of Lagos State University or any other approved University.
b. Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Polymer Engineering with at least 3.5 C.G.P.A may be considered.
c. Candidates with B.Sc. Degrees in disciplines other than but related to Chemical Engineering and Polymer Technology may be considered for admission.
d. Candidates may be required to satisfy the Department in a selection process before admission.
e. Candidates must also satisfy the other admission requirements of the Postgraduate School of the Lagos State University.
Duration: Minimum of four (4) semesters

5. FACULTY OF LAW
A. Master of Laws ( LL.M General) Programme:
a. A Law Degree of Lagos State University or any University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with a Bachelor of Law (B.L) and NYSC discharged or exemption certificate.

B. Master in Legal Studies (M.L.S) Programme:
a. A good Honours Degree from Lagos State University or any other University recognized by Senate of Lagos State University.
b. Possession of Professional Certificate such as ACCA, ACIS, IPM,AIB, HND etc in relevant disciplines with a minimum of Lower Credit and a minimum of three (3) years post qualification working experience.
c. For both LL.M and M.L.S candidates may be required to undergo a selection interview examination.
Duration: The programme shall run for four (4) semesters.

C. Institute of Maritime Law:
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law
The following are required for admission:
a. Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Third Class and below with NOT less than ten (10) years post-call to bar experience.
b. University Degree in any discipline and NOT less than Second Class Lower and NYSC discharged or exemption certificate.
c. Other relevant professional qualification(s) like AIB, ACCA, ACMA etc.

D. Master of Law (LL.M) in Maritime Law:
a. Minimum of Second Class Lower Division from Lagos State University or any other University recognized by Senate of Lagos State University with a Bachelor of Law and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
b. Bachelor of Law (LL.B) with less than Second Class Lower Division provided the applicants have undertaken the PGD Programme with CGPA of NOT less than 3.0.
c. Bachelor of Law (LL.B) wih less than Second Class Lower Division PLUS not less than ten (10) years post-call to Bar experience.
Duration: A minimum of four (4) semesters

6. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
A. Department of Public Administration i.Master in Public Administration (MPA)
To qualify for admission into the Master in Public Administration Programme, candidates must possess either or a combination of the following underlisted requirements:
a. Possession of five (5) Credits at O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings.
b. Graduates of Lagos State University and any other Degree from other Universities recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University with not less than a Third (3rd) Class.
c. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant disciplines with minimum of Upper Credit PLUS three (3) years Post qualification working experience.
d. Holders of HND with Lower Credit Level must possess a Postgraduate Diploma in addition to six years working experience.

B. Department of Business Administration
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration.
a. Candidates for PGD Business Administration, Export Management or Entrepreneurship Development are required to possess a first Degree in any of these; Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Public Administration, Industrial Relations or any other Social Sciences or Science courses with CGPA of not less than 2.0 may be considered.
b. For Science based students, preference shall be given to students with good results in Mathematics, Operation Research, Physics, Fisheries, Chemical Sciences and other Business based Science Degrees.
c. Also, a first Degree in other courses different from the above with minimum of Second Class Lower may be considered.
d. Higher National Diploma with minimum of Upper Credit in Business Administration and Management related courses.
e. Higher National Diploma with minimum of Upper Credit in other areas like Hotel Management, Secretarial Studies may be considered.

ii. Master in Business Administration
a. Graduate of Lagos State University and holder of any Degree recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University not lower than Second Class Lower.
b. Holders of Equivalent Professional qualifications in Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Marketing, Engineering etc may be considered for admission.
c. Holder of HND with minimum of an Upper Credit Plus Postgraduate Diploma standing a minimum University entering qualification.
d. Five (5) Credits including English Language and Mathematics at School Certificate Level (not more than two sittings).
e. A minimum of three (3) years Post qualification and Post NYSC working experience in a reputable organization.

f. All candidates shall be required to sit for an Entrance Examination in the University.

C. Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources &Industrial Relations
To qualify for admission into PGDHRIR, candidates must possess
a. Bachelors Degree in related or non-related areas.
b. Higher National Diploma (HND) Holders from accredited Institution with two years cognate experience.
c. Candidates who possess professional certificates from related area with at least FIVE (5) years cognate working experience.
Duration: The programme will run for three (3) semesters.
ii. Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations
To qualify for admission into MHIR, candidates are required to possess:
a. A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from recognized Institution.
b. Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree can be from any discipline.
c. Candidates with HND plus PGD in Business Administration and Social Sciences related courses with at least five (5) years cognate experience may be considered for admission.
d. Candidates with minimum of third (3rd ) Class from recognized University could also be admitted.
Duration: The programme will run for four (4) semesters.

7. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
A. Department of Microbiology
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
Admission is opened to candidates with any of the following:
a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology option) of Food Technology.
b. Associateship of the Institute of Medical Technology (AILMT) Certificate.
c. Final Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology) option with at least five (5) years experience.
d. B.Sc Degree Holders in Microbiology Science such as Botany and Applied Biology with at least a Pass Degree Certificate.

B. Department of Fisheries
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries
The programme is opened to:
a. Holders of Degree in Zoology, Fisheries, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Education Biology or any relevant discipline.
b. HND or its equivalent in Biology, Agriculture, Fisheries, Microbiology or any other relevant qualification and experience which are considered as equivalent to the above qualification by Senate of the University.

C. Department of Chemistry
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
Candidates are required to possess:
a. B. Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or B. Sc. (Ed) in Chemistry from recognized Institutions.
b. HND or AIMLT in relevant fields with minimum of Lower Credit.
c. Final Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry or Chemistry options) with minimum of Lower Credit.
d. Candidates from related discipline may be considered on merit and years of relevant experience.

8 .FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
A. Department of Sociology
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
Candidates seeking admission into this programme should possess at least one of the following:
a. A first Degree from a recognized University.
b. Registered Nurse, Mid-wives and other Para-Medical Personnel who also hold post basic qualification.
c. Professional in other relevant disciplines as approved by the University Senate.
d. Candidates with (Upper Credit) Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant disciplines.

ii. Master in Social Work
Candidates should possess at least:
a. A First Degree from Lagos State University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University in the following discipline; Sociology, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Community/Public Health, Medicine or any other relevant field of study.
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.

B. Department of Economics
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Economics:
Candidates seeking for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Economics are required to possess at least::
a. A good first Degree in any related courses of the Lagos State University not below the Second Class Lower Division.
b. Students with Third Class Degree in Economics from Lagos State University and any other University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.
c. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in any related courses from any Institution recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.
d. Candidates will however be required to satisfy the Department in selection process in an examination.
ii. M. Sc. Economics
Candidates seeking admission into M. Sc. Economics are required to possess at least:
a. A good University Degree in Economics of Lagos State University not below Second Class Lower or related fields of this University or other University approved by the Senate of Lagos State University.
b. Holders of Lagos State University Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of 50% cumulative weighted average.
c. Candidates will however be required to satisfy the Department in selection process in an examination.

9. CENTRE FOR PLANNING STUDIES
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies.
Candidates should posses any of the following:
a. Honours Degree not below Third Class in any discipline from Lagos State University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.
b. Holders of HND or its equivalent in any field from Polytechnics or similar institutions recognized by Senate of Lagos State University NOT below Lower Credit Division.
c. Any professional qualification like NIA, MTP, CIT, NIS, MVS and IOB.
d. Professional Certificate awarded in the Maritime and Aviation Industries certified to be equivalent to a first Degree or Higher National Diploma (by relevant authority).
Duration: Three (3) semesters

ii. Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Candidates must possess:
a. First Degree in any relevant course not below Second Class Lower Division
b. Full membership of bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Transport, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Nigerian Institute of Shipping, ICAN, etc.
c. PGD in related fields from recognized Institutions.
d. Full professional Diploma and other related courses like Architecture, Building Technology, etc.

10. SCHOOL OF TRANSPORT
i. Master in Transport Planning
Applicants for admission into this programme must fulfill Postgraduate School’s requirements. Also, applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
a. First Degree in any related courses not below Second Class Lower Division.
b. Higher National Diploma (HND), not below Upper Credit, in addition to Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Planning Studies or related studies from Lagos State University or other Institutions recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University.
c. Membership of either Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or Nigerian Institute of Town Planning (NITP) in addition to Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies or related studies from Lagos State University or other Institutions recognized by Lagos State University Senate.

11. ADEBOLA ADEGUNWA SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION (SURULERE)
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
a. Applicants with first Degree in any field of study from an approved University.
b. Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit.

ii. Master in Communication Studies (MCS)
a. A Bachelor’s Degree from recognized Universities not lower than a Third Class with two years working experience in the communication industry.
b. Higher National Diploma not below Lower Credit with three (3) years cognate experience.
c. Professional qualifications (APCON, NIPR, CAM, NIMARK, etc), Diplomas with not less than three (3) years working experience in any sector of the communication industry.
Master in Communication Studies (MCS) will run for four (4) semesters that is two (2) academic sessions.


12. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (LASUCOM) IKEJA
A. Department of Community Health & Primary Health care.
i. Master in Public Health
a. Applicants for admission into the MPH programme must possess a Basic Medical or Dental Degree (MBBS/BDS) which are registrable by the Medical & Dental Councils of Nigeria.
b. First Degree (B.Sc.) in Nursing, Biological Science, Environmental Science, Health Science, Civil Engineering and Psychology.
c. At least three (3) years of post qualification experience in the practice of Medicine in the related fields.
The course is designed for two (2) calendar years.

B. Department of Pathology & Forensic Science
i. M. For Med. – Forensic Medicine.
a. Applicants must hold the MBBS Degree or equivalent qualifications from an accredited Medical School.
b. Applicants must in addition hold postgraduate fellowship qualification in Anatomic Pathology (Morbid Anatomy) obtained either through the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African College of Physicians or any equivalent Postgraduate School.
c. All applicants would be required to pass a qualifying examination to be conducted by the Postgraduate School.
d. All applicants will subsequently undergo a selection process involving character evaluation and background criminal check.

ii. M. For Sci. – Forensic Science.
a. Applicants must have a minimum of B. Sc.
Second Class Lower Degree in Behavioural, Biological or Physical Science, Nursing and criminal investigations. Graduates of Law and Medicine can also apply.
b. All applicants must have completed the NYSC programme or show proof of exemption in the case of Nigerian applicants.
c. All applicants would be required to pass a qualifying examination to be conducted by the Postgraduate School.
d. All applicants will subsequently undergo a selection process involving character evaluation and background criminal check.

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