UNICAL CES Admission Application Form is Out – 2017/18

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PROGRAMME

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PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME:

Duration: One Academic Session in Science, Agriculture and Education (Science)
Location: Pre-degree Directorate
Admission Requirements:
Credit-level passes at not more than two sittings in (WASC/NECO/GCE O/L, NABTECH) English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, Mathematics and one Science/Social Science subject and at least a pass in Physics. Students admitted into Pre-degree programme with a Credit in Agriculture and/or pass in Physics will only be sent to the Faculty of Agriculture at successful completion of the programme. Successful candidates who sit for and obtain a credit in Physics within the programme year and submit their result before the placement exercise could be placed in any of the departments in the Faculty of Agriculture, Biological Science, Physical Science, Education and Engineering
Applicants awaiting results may also apply. Such applications shall only be considered on receipt of the pending results within the period allowed for such consideration.
Applicants must have JAMB results of either 2014/2015 or 2015/2016 or 2016/2017.

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PRE-DEGREE IN FRENCH STUDIES
Duration: One full academic session.
Location: Pre-degree Directorate
Admission Requirements:
Five Credit-level passes in WASC/GCE O’ level/NECO, NABTECH at not more than two sittings, including English Language and one Arts or Social Science subject. JAMB results of either 2014/2015 or 2015/2016 or 2016/2017 can be used.
Note: A pre-knowledge of French is not a requirement.

FACULTY OF ARTS

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Location: Faculty of Arts
Admission Requirements:
(a) FIVE (5)YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates must have credits in five O/level relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
(b) FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
For Direct entry admission, Candidate must in addition to (a) above possess at least the NCE in Linguistics or any Nigerian or foreign language, a college diploma or certificate in TESL.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

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1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING

Location: Faculty of Education
Admission Requirement:
(a) FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Post NCE with credit or merit passes in at least one major subject, credit in English Language and Mathematics in Non-Science options at O/Level obtained in not more than two sittings.
(ii) Diploma in Education and other relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution with five (5) credits at O/L including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level credit passes to include English Language, and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
Teaching Options:
Educational Administrations is offered alongside any of the under-listed options:

1. English
2. Economics
3. Political Science
4. Social Sciences

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2. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (B.ED. EDU.TECHNOLOGY)

Location: Faculty of Education
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidate seeking admission into the Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology must possess one of the under- listed minimum qualifications:
(i) NCE with an overall pass at MERIT level or above provided the candidate also has at least three O/level credits or its equivalent, including English Language and mathematics.
(ii) Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved by the University of Calabar or any recognized University at MERIT level in addition to three credit passes in relevant O/level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O’ level credit passes in WACE/GCE/SSCE/NECO/TC II, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

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3. BACHELOR’S DEGREES IN ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Location: Faculty of Education
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME

1. NCE with a pass at distinction, credit or merit levels from a recognized institution, plus three (3) O/level subjects at credit level.
2. Diploma in Adult Education from the University of Calabar, credit or merit or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. In addition to the above, candidate must also possess additional qualification of at .least 3 credits at GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/TC11 or NABTECH at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.

(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Holders of GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/TCII or NABTECH with five credits at not more than two sittings including English language and Mathematics is eligible to apply

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4. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Location: Faculty of Education
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates seeking admission into Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education must possess one of the following qualifications:
(a) NCE or its equivalent in two teaching subjects at MERIT level. The candidate should also possess at least five O/level credits or its equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
(b) Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved by the University of Calabar obtained at merit level provided the candidate also has at least five credit passes at O/level including English Language and Mathematics.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PPROGRAMME
Applicant must have the SSCE/WAEC/GCE/NECO/TC II with passes at Credit level in at least five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained in not more than two settings.
Teaching Options:
i) Environmental Education in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and psychology )
ii) Environmental Education in Social Science (Geography, Economics, Political Science, Social Studies)
iii) Tourism Education

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

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1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING

Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two (2) Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings.
(ii) In addition to meeting the basic admission requirements stated above, candidates must also have merit in Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Accounting. A University of Calabar Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) with CGPA of 3.50 or any other equivalent qualification that may be accepted by the Department.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two (2) Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.

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2. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BANKING AND FINANCE

Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO, credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics at not more than two sittings.
(ii) In addition candidate must possess a University of Calabar Diploma in Management Sciences, Economics or Computer Science from any recognized institution.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other Social Science subject obtained at not more than two sittings.

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3. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME
Candidate for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics at the O/level also posses OND in Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Accounting or Marketing merit level and above from a recognized institution. Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit in the relevant field and equally those with University Degree may also apply.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

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4. BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING

Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
Admission Requirements:
FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME
Candidate for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to meeting the requirements stated above also posses the University of Calabar Diploma (ND) or (OND) in the relevant field at merit level and above from a recognized institution. Candidates with the Higher National Diploma (HND) with Lower Credit in the relevant field, and equally those with University Degree may also apply. Academic Transcripts are required in all cases for the Direct Entry Admission.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidate for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two sittings.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

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1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (BPA)

Location: Faculty of Social Sciences
Admission Requirements:

1. FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME

In addition to the basic entry requirement, applicant should possess a Diploma from a recognized institution in these relevant fields. Public Administration, Personnel Management, Applied Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Business Administration, Law, Mass Communication and Philosophy

1. FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME

Five O/Level credits in GCE, SSCE,WAEC, NECO or its equivalent to include English Language, Government and Mathematics in not more than two (2) sittings.

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1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES(PAS)

Location: Faculty of Social Science
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Any applicant should possess a diploma from a recognized institution in any of these relevant fields: Public Administration, Personal Management, Applies Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Business Administration, Law Mass Communication and Philosophy.
OR
Hold ND/ HND/NCE or equivalent qualifications in a relevant course from institutions recognized by the University.
(b) FIVE (5)YEAR PROGRAMME
Admission is open to holders of the following :
5 Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/WAEC/NECO which must include English Language, Government, Mathematics and any two Art or social Science subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.

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1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORKS (BSW)

Location: Faculty of Social Science
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
For Direct entry (3 years) the department accepts Diploma in Social Work with a pass at the Credit level from its own University or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. In addition to the above, the candidate must also possess the basic qualification of at least five (5) credits at the GCE/WASC/SSCE /NECO in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
(i) Five (5) papers in GCE/WASC/SSCE, including at least 2 papers at the advanced level (A-level): the O/level papers must include a credit in English Language and Mathematics.
OR
(ii) Practicing professionals with Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent (e.g. Social Welfare,Social Development, Youth Development, Rural-Development, Community Development), Certificate in Nursing, H.Sc., OND, with at least five(5)years post qualification experience.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five (5) credits in GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO in not more than two (2) sittings, including English and Mathematics.

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1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE (B.SC) IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ERM)

Location: Faculty of Social Science
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Holders of the Ordinary Diploma of the Environmental Education of Unical or any other approved equivalent at Merit Level or above, with additional (5) (five credits at not more than two sittings in the GCE, O/L, WASC, NECO, SSCE or NABTECH, including English Language and Mathematics and any other three related subjects.
(ii) Holders of NCE with Geography and any Social/Natural Sciences as main teaching subject, provided the candidates has the minimum University entry requirement of five credits in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics and any other Science or Social Science subjects.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates with minimum University entry requirements of five (5) credits, including English Language and a Pass in Mathematics and any other Science or Social Science Subjects will be considered.

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1. BACHELOR DEGREE IN ECONOMICS

Location: Faculty Of Social Science
Admission Requirements:
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
candidate, seeking admission to pursue degree under the three year programme must, inaddition to meeting the basic entry requirement posses the University of Calabar Diploma in Applied Economics at merit level and above. Candidate with Higher National Diploma (HND) in the relevant field may also apply.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any Social Science / Science subjects in SSCE/WAEC/GCE/NECO, in not more than two(2) sittings.

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION (IPPA)

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1. DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (DPA):

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-time).
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA).
Admission Requirements:
For admission into this programme, candidate must possess a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II from the following subjects: Government, Economics or Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

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1. DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DLG)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
Admission Requirement:
For admission into this programme, candidate must possess a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC 11 from the following subjects: Government, Economics or Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

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1. DIPLOMA IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (DPM)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
Admission Requirements:
For admission into this Programme, candidate must have a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

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1. DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
Admission Requirements:
For admission into the above programme, candidate must have a minimum of four (4) credits in relevant subjects, including English Language in GCE O/L, SSCE or NECO in not more than two sittings.
Note that French is an advantage.

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1. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
Admission Requirements:
At least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO at not more than two sittings. Subjects to include; English, Mathematics and Economics.

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1. DIPLOMA IN LAW

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full Time)
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
Admission requirement:
The minimum entry requirement for admission into Diploma in Law programme will be: Five (5) credits at maximum of two (2) sittings in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO, including English Language and Literature.

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (IOE)

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1. DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (DEE)

Location: Faculty of Education
Duration: Two Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institution of Education
Applicant must be holder of GCE O/L, WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent with four (4) credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects and at least a credit level Pass in English Language in at most two sittings

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1. DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (DET)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institution of Education
Candidates with GCE O/L, WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent with at least four(4) credits in relevant teaching subjects, including English Language and Mathematics in one sitting.

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1. DIPLOMA IN PRE-PRIMARY AND BASIC EDUCATION (DPBE)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institute of Education
Admission Requirements:
Candidate with GCE O’L/WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent at least four (4) credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics in one sitting.
Any other qualification acceptable to the University of Calabar for a Diploma Programme admission.

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1. DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (DLIS)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institute of Education
Admission Requirements:
Minimum requirement for admission into Diploma in Library and Information Science Programme is four (4) O/level credits or its equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

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1. DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (DE)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time)
Location: Institute of Education
Admission Requirements:
Candidates must be holder of GCE O’L/WAEC/ SSCE/NECO/TCII with credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

BASSEY ANDAH INSTITUTE FOR ASIAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES (BAIFASS)

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1. DIPLOMA IN THEATRE AND MEDIA STUDIES (DTMS)

Duration: Two academic sessions (full-Time)
Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies
Admission Requirements:
Interested candidates for Diploma in Theatre and Media Studies programme must possess a minimum of four (4) credits which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects nor more than two (2) sittings. A candidate of GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE or NECO is acceptable.

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1. DIPLOMA IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES

Duration: Two academic sessions (full-Time)
Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies
Admission Requirements:

1. Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 4 credits passes in WASSE/NECO/GCE in English Language, English Literature, Economics, History/Government, Christian Religious Studies and Mathematics
2. Certificate in Theatre Studies, Journalism and mass Communication or related disciplines from recognized universities, provided the candidate has at least 3 credit passes including English Language, English Literature, History/Government and Mathematics at the Ordinary level.
3. The Teacher Grade II Certificate with at least a credit at the Merit level including English Language.

INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY

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DIPLOMA IN MARINE SCIENCE
Duration: Two academic sessions (full-Time)
Location: Faculty of Marine Sciences
Admission Requirement:
Applicants must have at least four (4) credits in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE at not more than two sittings but which must include English Language and Mathematics.