THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL 2015/2016 ADMISSION

ADVERTISEMENT: 2015/2016 ADMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into our
Full-Time Postgraduate programmes as indicated below, for the 2015/2016
academic session.
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department of English Studies
M.A. and Ph.D degree programmes in English Studies with the following
specializations:
(a) Master of Arts (M.A.) English (Language)
(b) Master of Arts (M.A.) English (Literature)
(c) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D ) English (Language).
(d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) English (Literature).
Admission Requirements:
(i) Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree
Candidates for admission into the M.A. degree programme in English (Language
or Literature) must possess an honours degree in English (that is, not lower than
Second Class (Honours) Lower Division) obtained from either this University or any
other University recognized by Senate.
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree
Candidates for admission into the Ph.D degree programme in English (Language
or Literature) must have attained a minimum aggregate grade of 60% at the

M.A Degree level, provided the M.A. degree was obtained from either this
University or any other University recognized by Senate.
However, candidates who do not have a minimum aggregate grade of 60% in
the M.A. degree examination as specified above, but have an aggregate score
within the range of 55% to 59.9% shall be eligible for the M.Phil/Ph.D programme.
At the end of the first year, such candidates shall be eligible for conversion to the
Ph.D programme if they score 60% and above in the course work.
Department of Linguistics and Languages
(a) M.A and Ph.D. in Linguistics with the following specializations:
(i) Phonology
(ii) Syntax
(iii) Sociolinguistics
(iv) Applied Linguistics
(b) M.A and Ph.D. in Yoruba with the following specializations:
(i) Yoruba Language
(ii) Yoruba Literature
(iii) Yoruba Culture
Admission Requirements:
For M.A degree in Linguistics/Yoruba Language/Literature, candidate must
possess a B.A or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline of the Adekunle
Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko or any other University recognized by the
Senate with at least a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division.
For a Doctoral degree programme, a candidate must possess a Master’s Degree
in Linguistics/Yoruba Language with a minimum of a Cumulative Grade of 60%
and above.
Department of History & International Studies
M.A and Ph.D degree programmes available in the following areas of
specializations:
(a) Political/Diplomatic History
(b) Cultural History
(c) Economic History
Admission Requirements
For candidates seeking admission into M.A. Programme, the minimum
requirement is a B.A. Degree in History and International Studies of this University or
B.A./B.A (Ed) History from any other recognized University with at least a Second
Class (Honours) Lower Division.
For admission into the Ph.D Programme, candidates must possess a Master’s
degree in History and International Studies with a minimum Cumulative Grade of
60% or above.
Department of Religion and African Culture
M.A. and Ph.D degree programmes in Religious Studies with the following
specializations:
(e) Old Testament Studies
(f) New Testament Studies
(g) African Traditional Religion
(h) Philosophy of Religion
(i) Sociology of Religion
(j) Ethics
(k) Church History
(l) Islamic Studies
Admission Requirements:
B.A. Religious Studies with at least Second Class (Honours) Lower Division from
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State or any other University
recognized by the Senate.
For admission into the Ph.D Programme, candidates must possess a Master’s
degree in Religion Studies with a minimum Cumulative Grade of 60% or above.