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MSc Policy and Development Studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MSc Policy and Development Studies 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. A minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Local Government and Development Studies, Social Sciences and Public Administration from ABU, Zaria and any other recognized University. iii. Professional Masters (MPDS, MPA, MBA, etc.) from relevant disciplines b) Course Duration Students on this programme are required to complete a minimum of two semesters (12 months) of Course Work before the final assessment for the degree. The period within which students are required to complete this programme is two years (24 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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