BSc International Relations and Diplomatic Studies at Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

Programme overview

The BSc International Relations and Diplomatic 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.

International relations is the study of an international system composed of territorial states which acknowledge no superior authority over matters which they consider of vital interest. This degree studies the functioning, theory and history of this system, and the nature of the changing relations between states and non-state actors.

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

UTME: Candidates who wish to study International Relations must possess the Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Certificate of Education, by WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or their equivalents with at least five credit passes, at not more than two sittings including Mathematics, English Language, Government or History or Economics or any Social Science subject. In addition, candidates must have acceptable passes in UTME. The UTME subjects must be in the following: English, Mathematics, Government; Plus, any other Social Science subject. Direct Entry: Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credits, in GCE, SSCE by WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or their equivalents; and JUPEB, IJMB, Ordinary National Diploma (O.N.D) or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit in related disciplines from approved Nigerian Polytechnics. For emphasis, credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any one of Government, History or Economics are required.

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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