Masters in Policy and Development Studies (MFDS) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Programme overview

The Masters in Policy and Development Studies (MFDS) is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Local Government and Development Studies in the Administration, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's | Faculty: Administration | Department: Local Government and Development Studies | Duration: 2 years | Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

a) Entry Requirements i. Five O’ Level requirements with credit in English Language and at least a Pass in Mathematics ii. At least a Second Class honors degree in Local Government and Development Studies, or from the Social Sciences, Public Administration and Management Sciences. iii. A third Class honors degree from a recognized institution with 5 year post graduation experience. iv. Post graduate Diploma in the Management Sciences, Public Administration and Social Sciences are eligible for admission provided it is obtained not less than three years of graduation. b) Course Duration Students on this programme are required to complete a minimum of four semesters (24 months) before the final assessment for the degree. The maximum period within which students are required to complete this programme is 36 months. c)

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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