LASU Postgraduate Courses

Lagos State University (LASU) provides postgraduate programmes for those seeking higher qualifications.

The available courses cover various disciplines across multiple faculties.

LASU Postgraduate Courses

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of African Languages

• Postgraduate Diploma in Yoruba Literature and Culture
• M.A. Yoruba Language (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Yoruba Language (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Yoruba Literature (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Ph.D Yoruba Language (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Department of History and International Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Strategic Studies (PGDIRSS)
• Master in International Relations and Strategic Studies (MIRSS)
• M.A. in History and Diplomacy
• M.Phil/Ph.D History and Diplomacy
• Ph.D History and Diplomacy

Department of Religions and Peace Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Religious Studies
• M.A. Christian Religious Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D Christian Religious Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies
• M.A. Islamic Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D Islamic Studies
• Ph.D Islamic Studies

Department of English

• M.A. English Language (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. Literature in English (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D in English
• Ph.D in English

Department of Foreign Languages

• Master in Translation and Interpretation
• M.A. Arabic Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D Arabic Studies
• Ph.D Arabic Studies
• M.A. French
• M.Phil/Ph.D French
• Ph.D French

Department of Theatre Arts and Music

• Theatre Arts Programmes
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Arts
  • M.A. Theatre Arts
  • M.Phil/Ph.D Theatre Arts
  • Ph.D Theatre Arts
• Music Programmes
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Music
  • M.A. Music
  • M.Phil/Ph.D Music
  • Ph.D Music

Department of Philosophy

• M.A. Philosophy
• M.Phil/Ph.D Philosophy
• Ph.D Philosophy

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling Psychology

• M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Counselling Psychology
• Ph.D Counselling Psychology
• M.Ed. Educational Psychology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Educational Psychology
• Ph.D Educational Psychology
• M.Ed. Early Childhood Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Early Childhood Education
• Ph.D Early Childhood Education
• M.Ed. Sociology of Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Sociology of Education
• M.Ed. Philosophy of Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Philosophy of Education
• Ph.D Philosophy of Education
• Master in Educational Test Measurement and Evaluation

Department of Physical and Health Education

• M.Ed. Health Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Health Education
• Ph.D Health Education
• M.Ed. Exercise Physiology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Exercise Physiology
• Ph.D Exercise Physiology
• M.Ed. Psychology and Sociology of Sports
• M.Phil/Ph.D Psychology and Sociology of Sports
• Ph.D Psychology and Sociology of Sports
• M.Ed. Sports Management and Administration
• M.Phil/Ph.D Sports Management and Administration
• Ph.D Sports Management and Administration

Department of Educational Management

• M.Ed. Educational Management (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Professional Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) Educational Management
• Master of Education in Business Education (M.Ed)

Department of Science and Technology Education

• M.Ed. Science Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Science Education
• Ph.D Science Education
• M.Ed. Mathematics Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Mathematics Education
• Ph.D Mathematics Education
• M.Ed. Educational Technology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Educational Technology
• Ph.D Educational Technology
• M.Ed. Computer Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D Computer Education
• Ph.D Computer Education

Department of Language, Arts and Social Science Education

• M.A. (Ed) Arabic (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) English (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) Christian Religious Studies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Sc. (Ed) Economics (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) French (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Sc. (Ed) Geography (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) History (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Sc. (Ed) Political Science (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) Yoruba (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Ed. Social Studies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.A. (Ed) Music (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Masters in Curriculum Studies (MCS) Programmes (Part-Time)
• Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) Professional
• M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D (Full-Time/Part-Time) in:
  • Arts Education:
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Christian Religious Studies
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D History
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Islamic Studies
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Music
  • Language Education:
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Arabic
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D English Language
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D French
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Yoruba
  • Social Science Education:
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Economics
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Geography
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Political Science
    • M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Social Studies

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (CESSED)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Education (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Master of Environmental Management (MEM) (Part-Time)
• M.Sc. Environmental Education (Full-Time)
• M.Sc. Environmental Resource Management (Full-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D Environmental Education/Environmental Resource Management
• Ph.D Environmental Education/Environmental Resource Management

CENTRE FOR PLANNING STUDIES

• Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies
• Master in Urban and Regional Planning
• Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Development
• Master in Housing and Urban Development (MHUD)
• M.Sc. Housing and Urban Development
• M.Phil/Ph.D Housing and Urban Development
• Ph.D Housing and Urban Development

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic and Computer Engineering
• M.Sc. Electronic and Computer Engineering
• M.Phil/Ph.D Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Ph.D Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Ph.D Electronic and Computer Engineering (Professional)

Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Polymer Engineering
• M.Sc. Chemical and Polymer Engineering
• M.Phil/Ph.D Chemical and Polymer Engineering
• Ph.D Chemical and Polymer Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
• M.Phil/Ph.D Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D Mechanical Engineering

FACULTY OF LAW

• LL.M General Programme (Full-Time)
• LL.M General Programme (Part-Time)
• LL.M Maritime and Commercial Law Programme (Part-Time)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law (PGDML)
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS) (Part-Time)
• LL.M Taxation (Part-Time)
• MLS Taxation (Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Law
• Ph.D Law

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Department of Public Administration

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
• M.Sc. Public Administration with specialisation in:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Policy Making and Analysis
  • Local Government Administration and Management
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
• Master in Public Administration
• M.Phil/Ph.D Public Administration
• Ph.D Public Administration
• Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)

Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources and Industrial Relations (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Master in Human Resources and Industrial Relations (M.HRIR)
• M.Sc. Human Resources and Industrial Relations (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Human Resource Management (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Ph.D Human Resource Management (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Department of Business Administration

• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
• Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• M.Sc. Business Administration (Full-Time/Part-Time) with specialisation in:
  • Business Administration
  • Management
  • International Business
• M.Phil/Ph.D Business Administration
• Ph.D Business Administration
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Department of Accounting

• M.Sc. Accounting (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Accounting
• Ph.D Accounting

Department of Finance

• Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
• M.Sc. Finance
• Master of Banking and Finance (MBF Professional)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Finance
• Ph.D Finance

Department of Management Technology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Enterprise System
• Master in Energy Enterprise System (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Master of Project Management (MPM)
• M.Sc. Management Technology
• M.Sc. Production and Operations Management (Full-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Project Management
• Ph.D Project Management

Department of Marketing

• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
• M.Sc. Marketing (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Marketing
• Ph.D Marketing

Department of Insurance

• Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance
• M.Sc. Risk Management and Insurance
• Master in Risk Management and Insurance
• Master of Risk Management Programme (MRM)
• M.Phil/Ph.D in Risk Management and Insurance (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Ph.D in Risk Management and Insurance (Full-Time/Part-Time)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Department of Botany

• M.Sc. Botany with specialisation in:
  • Plant Pathology
  • Mycology
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Cytogenetics
  • Ecology
  • Taxonomy
  • Plant Physiology
  • Ethno-medicine
  • Biosystematics and Bioinformatics
• M.Phil/Ph.D Botany
• Ph.D Botany

Department of Fisheries

• Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries
• M.Sc. Fisheries
• M.Phil/Ph.D Fisheries
• Ph.D Fisheries

Department of Biochemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Biochemistry
• M.Sc. Biochemistry
• M.Phil/Ph.D Biochemistry
• Ph.D Biochemistry

Department of Physics

• M.Sc. Physics
• M.Phil/Ph.D Physics
• Ph.D Physics

Department of Computer Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
• M.Sc. Computer Science
• Ph.D Computer Science
• Master in Information Technology (MIT) (Part-Time)

Department of Chemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
• M.Sc. Chemistry
• M.Phil/Ph.D Chemistry
• Ph.D Chemistry with specialisation in:
  • Organic Chemistry and Natural Products
  • Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
  • Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Department of Mathematics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics
• M.Sc. Mathematics
• Ph.D Mathematics with specialisation in:
  • Pure Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applicable Mathematics

Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology

• M.Sc. Zoology and Environmental Biology
• Ph.D Zoology and Environmental Biology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pest and Environmental Management

Department of Microbiology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
• M.Sc. Microbiology
• Ph.D Microbiology

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
• M.Sc. Economics (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Economics
• Ph.D Economics
• Master in Business Economics (MBE) (Part-Time)

Department of Geography and Planning (Full-Time and Part-Time)

• M.Sc. Geography
• M.Phil/Ph.D Geography
• Ph.D Geography

Department of Sociology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
• Master in Social Work (MSW) (Part-Time)
• Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies (PCSS)
• Master in Criminology and Security Studies (MCSS)
• M.Sc. Sociology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Sociology
• Ph.D Sociology

Department of Psychology

• M.Sc. Psychology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Psychology
• Ph.D Psychology
• Master in Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology (MCSLP)

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

• Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Master in Communication Studies (MCS) (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Sc. Communication Studies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Phil/Ph.D Communication Studies
• Ph.D Communication Studies
• Doctor of Communication Studies (Part-Time)

CENTRE FOR FINANCIAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND ANALYTICS

• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Forensic and Business Analytics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence for Managers and Executives
• Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Forensic and Tax Fraud Examination

SCHOOL OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

• Master in Transport Planning
• M.Sc. Transport and Logistics
• M.Phil/Ph.D Transport and Logistics
• Ph.D Transport and Logistics
• Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Part-Time)

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (LASUCOM, IKEJA)

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Department of Anatomy

• M.Sc. Anatomy
• M.Phil/Ph.D Anatomy
• Ph.D Anatomy

Department of Physiology

• M.Sc. Physiology
• M.Phil/Ph.D Physiology
• Ph.D Physiology

Department of Medical Biochemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Biochemistry
• M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil/Ph.D) Medical Biochemistry
• Ph.D Medical Biochemistry

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Department of Community Health and Primary Health Care

• Master in Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Occupational Health
• Master of Occupational Medicine

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• M.Phil/Ph.D Clinical Sciences
• Ph.D Clinical Sciences

Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

Department of Pathological Sciences

• M.Phil/Ph.D Pathological Sciences
• Ph.D Pathological Sciences

Faculty of Dentistry

• M.Phil/Ph.D Dental Sciences
• Ph.D Dental Sciences

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

• Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science
• Professional Master in Animal Production (PMAP)
• M.Sc. Animal Science
• M.Phil/Ph.D in Animal Science
• Ph.D in Animal Science

LASU CONSULT

Entrepreneurial Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Studies
• Master of Entrepreneurial Studies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Doctor of Entrepreneurial Studies

Food Security and Sustainability

• Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security and Sustainability (Part-Time)
• M.Sc. Food Security and Sustainability (Full-Time)
• Professional Master of Food Security and Sustainability (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Water Resources Management and Sustainability

• Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resources Management and Sustainability (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• M.Sc. of Water Resources Management and Sustainability (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Professional Master in Water Resources Management and Sustainability (Full-Time/Part-Time)

CENTRE FOR THE ACTUALISATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (LASU-SDG)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development and Policies (Part-Time)
• M.Sc. in Sustainable Development and Policies (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Professional Master in Sustainable Development and Policies (Full-Time/Part-Time)

CENTRE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY STUDIES

• Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Security Studies (PGDIPSS)
• Master in Peace and Security Studies (MIPSS) (Professional)
• M.A. Peace and Security Studies
• Ph.D Peace and Security Studies
• Doctor of Peace and Security Studies (DPSS) Professional

Steps for LASU Postgraduate Application

To apply:

1. Get Application Form
   Buy your form online or at banks recommended by LASU.
2. Complete Form Online
   Fill your form carefully at the LASU postgraduate application portal.
3. Submit Documents
   Upload clearly scanned documents, including your certificates and NYSC discharge papers.
4. Get Referee Reports
   Print your referee forms and send them to referees to fill.