UMYU Part-time Degree Programmes Admissions 2022/2023

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has commenced the sales of application forms for admission into its School of Continuing Education Part-time Degree Programmes for the 2022/2023 academic session. This initiative offers individuals the opportunity to advance their education while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Commencement and Closure of Application Sales

The sale of application forms began on the 20th of June, 2023 and will run till the 21st of August, 2023, giving interested applicants a window of two months to complete the application process.

Method of Application

All prospective candidates can purchase the application form for a sum of ₦4,000.00 (Four thousand Naira only) via the University’s Application Portal. The procedure is convenient, seamless, and can be done from any location.

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Available Programmes

The University offers a broad range of part-time degree programmes under different departments. Prospective candidates can choose from the various courses listed below:

Department of Education

• Science and Vocational Education
  • BSc.Ed. Biology
  • BSc.Ed. Chemistry
  • BSc.Ed. Geography
  • BSc.Ed. Mathematics
  • BSc.Ed. Physics
• Education
  • BA.Ed. Arabic
  • BA.Ed. English
  • BA.Ed. Hausa
  • BA.Ed. History
  • BA.Ed. Islamic Studies
  • BSc.Ed. Economics
• Library and Information Science
  • B. Library and Information Science (BLIS)

Department of Humanities

• Arabic Unit
  • BA. Arabic
• English and French Unit
  • BA. English
  • BA. French
• Nigerian Languages (Hausa) Unit
  • BA. Hausa

Department of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting Unit
  • B.Sc. Accounting
• Economics Unit
  • B.Sc. Economics
• Political Science Unit
  • B.Sc. Political Science
• Public Administration Unit
  • B.Sc. Public Administration
• Sociology Unit
  • B.Sc. Sociology

Duration of the Programmes

Depending on the entry point, the duration of the programmes vary:

• Candidates admitted through UTME: Minimum of 12 and maximum of 18 Contacts (at 3 contacts per academic session)
• Candidates admitted through DE: Minimum of 9 and maximum of 15 Contacts (at 3 contacts per academic session)

Each Academic Session is scheduled to run for 18 Months.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the various part-time degree programmes, candidates must meet certain requirements. Detailed entry requirements for the various courses are provided below:

1. BSc.Ed Biology: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & any other science subject
2. BSc.Ed. Chemistry: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology & any other science subject
3. BSc.Ed. Economics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics & any other two social science subjects
4. BSc.Ed. Geography: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Geography & any other two science/social science subjects
5. BSc.Ed. Mathematics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics & any other two science subjects
6. BSc.Ed. Physics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics & any other two science subjects
7. BA.Ed. Arabic: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Arabic & any two Arts/Social Science subjects
8. BA.Ed. English: Requires English Language, Mathematics & any other three Arts/Social Science subjects
9. BA.Ed. Hausa: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Hausa & any two Arts/Social Science subjects
10. BA.Ed. History: Requires English Language, Mathematics, History/Government & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
11. BA.Ed. Islamic Studies: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Islamic Studies & any other two Arts/Social science subjects
12. BA. Arabic: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Arabic & any other two Arts or Social Science subjects
13. BA. English: Requires English Language, Mathematics, English Literature & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
14. BA. French: Requires English Language, Mathematics, French & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
15. BA. Hausa: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Hausa & any other two Arts or Social Science subjects
16. B.Sc. Accounting: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics & any other two Social Science subjects
17. B.Sc. Economics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics & any other two Social Science Subjects
18. B.Sc. Sociology: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Government/History & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
19. B.Sc. Political Science: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Government/History & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
20. B.Sc. Public Administration: Requires English Language, Mathematics, History/Government & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
21. BLIS. Library & Info Science: Requires English Language, Mathematics & any three subjects

Please note that these requirements may vary by the university and are subject to changes. Always verify the latest information from the official university resources.

Direct Entry Candidates

Candidates with the National Certificate of Education (NCE) with a minimum of nine (9) points, or Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit pass, or its equivalent in relevant certificates obtained from recognized institutions, qualify for Direct Entry into Level 200. All applications will be subjected to a selection process.