MEd Maths Education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Programme overview

The MEd Maths Education is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Science Education in the Education, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's | Faculty: Education | Department: Science Education | Duration: 2 years | Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements a) For M. Ed Programme, a candidate must have either a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) degree in Mathematics from a recognized university b) In limited cases, applicant with a 3rd class degree in Mathematics education with a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in relevant area may be considered. Course Structures There are two programmes available at M. Ed level for students interested in Mathematics Education. The M. Ed (Mathematics Education) is directed more towards the Mathematics Content, while the M. Ed (Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics) relates more towards curricular issues, but the two have much in common, including the four courses in Mathematics Education. The structures of the programmes are outlined below. Courses are shown in the approximate usual order they are taken but the order is flexible.

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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