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PGD Computer Science at Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Computer Science is a postgraduate diploma programme offered at Western Delta University by the Department of Computer Science in the School of Postgraduate Studies, Oghara, Delta State. It runs for 2 years.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science offers an intensive conversion pathway for graduates from STEM or non-computing backgrounds into modern computing. The curriculum delivers rigorous grounding in programming languages, data structures, database design, software engineering, and networking protocols.

Level: Postgraduate diploma  |  Faculty: School of Postgraduate Studies  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Oghara, Delta State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum entry: Bachelor's degree or HND. Department postgraduate criteria may include: A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification; Statement of purpose / personal statement; Two academic or professional references; NYSC discharge or exemption certificate (Nigerian graduates).

NGN 120,000 a year (2025/2026). Annual tuition, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD); separate registration fee 35,000 not included. Source

Postgraduate (PGD, Masters, MPhil, PhD) admission is through the School of Postgraduate Studies, with an entrance interview in June.

The postgraduate application window typically runs from March to May.

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

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