BSc Criminology and Security Studies at Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

Programme overview

The BSc Criminology and Security Studies is an undergraduate programme offered at Newgate University by the Department of International Relations and Security Studies in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State. It runs for 4 years.

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Criminology and Security Studies (CSS) is designed to produce a crop of graduates equipped with appropriate knowledge in the field of Criminology and Security Studies and to make their contribution to the development in Nigeria, Africa and the global community.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences | Department: International Relations and Security Studies | Duration: 4 years | Location: Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State

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Entry requirements

Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Candidates who wish to study Criminology and Security Studies must have obtained a credit in Mathematics and English Language plus credit pass in any three of the following subjects: Economics, Government, History, Literature, Biology, Geography and Religious Studies at the SSCE, NECO, GCE or their equivalent in not more than two sittings, and Acceptable score in English Language and any other 3 subjects in Arts, Social Sciences, or science in JAMB. Direct Entry Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalents at not more than two sittings; and Possess the Advance Level of General Certificate of Education or its equivalent in at least two subjects, or Possess National Diploma in Public Administration, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, or security studies and relevant courses from recognize institution approved by the senate of NUM.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 338,000 a year. Tuition per semester as published on the official programme page ('Tuition/ Semester'); not annualised. Source

Applications for short courses, pre-degree courses, undergraduate diplomas and undergraduate degrees are received all year.

The non-refundable application fee is NGN 25,000 for undergraduate programmes, paid through the official online payment gateway; decisions are usually communicated within 5 working days.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/about-num-admission/

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