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PGD Public Relations at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Public Relations is a postgraduate diploma programme offered by the Department of Public Relations in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Akwa Ibom State University. It is run through the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Communication and Media Studies  |  Department: Public Relations  |  Intake: 2026/2027 academic year (applications close 30 October 2026)  |  Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

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Entry requirements

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any other two (2) subjects from Christian Religious Knowledge, Economics, Government and History obtained at not more than two sittings. (b) Bachelor’s Degree in other fields of study outside Journalism or Mass Communication but currently engaged in Public Relations jobs in government and/or Corporate Organizations or as consultants in media relations to public office holders/ communities and organizations. (c) Candidate must possess of Higher National Diploma (HND) and/ with cognate professional qualification in Public Relations, Mass Communication or related Discipline from a recognized institution obtained at not less than Upper Credit Level or 3.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale.

Postgraduate Diploma admission for the 2026/2027 academic year is run by the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 close on 30 October 2026. The application form costs N30,000 (N30,700 including charges, paid by debit card) at aksu.edu.ng/pg.

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

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