Our Programmes

Humanitarian and Development Studies Post-Graduate Programmes

Discover the possibilities within the realm of Humanitarian and Development Studies through our Post-Graduate Programmes. With a strong focus on addressing complex societal challenges and fostering sustainable development, our programmes provide a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and navigating the intricacies of the humanitarian and development sectors. Our postgraduate programmes are:

  1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Humanitarian and Development Studies
    Admission Requirements:
    • A bachelor's degree not below Third-Class Honours, HND Upper Credit in any related discipline from a recognized University;
    • Any NUC-approved equivalent professional qualifications (to the above) recognized by the Senate of the Redeemer's University. A minimum of five (5) credit passes at GCE/SSCE/NECO ordinary level (obtained at not more than two (2) sittings) including English Language.
  2. Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Humanitarian and Development Studies
    Admission Requirements:
    • A minimum of Second-Class Honours Degree in Humanitarian and Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Health Education, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Public/Community Health, Nursing, Law or any other related disciplines from Redeemer's University or any other recognized University shall qualify for direct admission into the MSc in Humanitarian and Development Studies;
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale of Redeemer's University, or any other recognized University, qualifies for admission into the MSc Programme;
    • Applicants from a Science background with at least two (2) years relevant work experience in the field of Humanitarian and Development practice could be suitable for the MSc programme;
    • Other applicants with at least two (2) years of significant appropriate/relevant work/demonstrable practical life experience in the field of Humanitarian and Development Studies would be suitable for the MSc programme;
    • A minimum of five credit passes at GCE/SSCE/NECO Ordinary Level (obtained at not more than two (2) sittings) English inclusive.
  3. Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD) in Humanitarian and Development Studies
    Admission Requirements:
    • A candidate for MPhil/PhD in Humanitarian and Development Studies must have a total weighted average of 55 – 59.9% in MSc Degree in Humanitarian and Development Studies (or related programme) from Redeemer's University or a recognized University;
    • Candidates must have a minimum of five credit passes at GCE/SSCE/NECO Ordinary Level (obtained at not more than two (2) sittings), including the English Language.
  4. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Humanitarian and Development Studies
    Admission Requirements:
    • MSc degree in Humanitarian and Development Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Health Education and Mental Health with a minimum total weighted average score of 60.0 (or CGPA of 3.50) from Redeemer's University or any other recognized University.