UNICAL Pre-Degree & Diploma Courses, Requirements – 2015

University of Calabar, UNICAL pre-degree and diploma programmes available courses and requirements for each, are out for the 2014/2015 academic session admission exercise.

Following the publication of the University of Calabar, UNICAL Pre-Degree and Diploma programmes admission forms for the 2014/2015 academic session, the management released the programmes available, duration and admission requirements.
The following programmes are available.

S/NO	PROGRAMME
	Pre-Degree Programme: Duration: One Academic Session in Science, Agriculture and Education (Science) Location: Faculty of Science Admission Requirements: Credit-level passes at not more than two sittings in (WASC/NECO/GCE O/L) English Language, Mathematics and in the core Science subjects of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. 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 for 2013/2014.
2.	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, candidates must possess a minimum of four (4)credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II examinations from among the following subjects: Government, Economics or Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a pass in English Language is not more than two sittings.
3.	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, candidates must possess a minimum of four (4)credit in GCE,O/L, SSCE,NECO,TC 11 examination from among the following subject: 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.
4.	Diploma in Personnel Management (DPM) Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time) Location: Institute of Public Policy& Administration (IPPA) Admission Requirements: For Admission into these Programmes, candidates must posses a minimum of four (4)credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II examinations with at least a pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.
5.	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, candidates must possess 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.
6.	Diploma in Environmental Education (DEE) Duration: Two Sessions (Full-Time) Location: Institution of Education Applicants must be holders of: SSCE or GCE 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 TC II Certificate with three (3) credits or merits in three Teaching subjects and at least a merit level pass in English Language one sitting TC II Certificate with at least seven (7) years post qualification experience.
7.	Diploma In Educational Technology (DET) Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time) Location: Institution Of Education DET Is Open To All Secondary School Leavers Who Posses: SSCE or Its Equivalent with At Least Four Credits in Relevant teaching Subjects and At Least credit level Pass In English Language and a pass in Mathematics in at most two sittings. Teachers Grade Two Certificates (TC II) with at least three credits or merits and at least passes in English Language and Mathematics in one sitting.
8.	Diploma in Pre-Primary and Basic Education (DPBE) Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time) Location: Institute of Education Admission Requirements: DPBE is open to all secondary school leavers who posses level SSCE Examination or equivalent with at least four credits in relevant subjects and at least pass in English Language and a pass in Mathematics in at most two sittings. Teachers Grade Two Certificate (TC II) with at least four credits or merits and at least passes in English Language and Mathematics in one sitting. Any other qualification acceptable to the University of Calabar for a Diploma Programme admission.
9.	Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS) Duration: Two Academic Session (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 and at least a pass in English Language.
10.	Diploma in Education (DE) Duration: Two Academic Sessions (Full-Time) Location: Institute of Education Applicants for the Diploma in Education must be holders of: SSCE or GCE with credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects with at least a credit level pass in English Language in at most two sittings TC II Certificate with three (3) credits or merits in three teaching subjects and at least a pass in English Language. TC II Certificate with at least seven (7) years post qualification experience.
11. 12 13	Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) Duration: Two Academic Sessions Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA) Admission Requirements: At least five (5) credits passes in relevant subjects in GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO at not more than two sittings. Subjects to include; English, Economics Mathematics. Note: Mature students who have worked for at least five years and posses at least four credit passes in WASC including English, the Teachers’ Grade II General certificate of Education examinations. Such candidates must either be operating their own business or be employed by industry, the Nigerian Armed Forces, or the Government. They will not qualify for direct entry into degree programmes.
	DIPLOMA IN LAW Duration: Two Academic Session (Full Time) Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA) Admission requirement: The minimum entry requirement for admission into Diploma in Law programme will be as follows: west African school certificate with credit passes in at least four relevant courses including English Language. GCE. Ordinary level certificate with credit passes in least four relevant subjects including English language. SSCE Certificate with credit passes in at least four relevant subjects including English language. Grade II Teachers with credit passes in at least four relevant subjects including English Language.
	Pre-Degree in French Studies: Duration: One full academic session. Location: Department of Modern Languages and Translation Studies, Faculty of Arts. Admission Requirements: Five Credit-level Passes in WASC/GCE O’LEVEL/NECO at not more than two sittings, including English Language and ONE Arts or Social Science subject. NOTE: A pre-knowledge of French IS NOT a requirement.
14.	Diploma in Theatre and Media Studies (DTMS) Duration: Two academic sessions (full-Time) Location: Institute of Education Admission requirement Every candidate for Diploma in Theatre and media studies must possess one of the under listed minimum qualification: At least four (4) credit level passes at the WASC/NECO/GCE ordinary level or equivalent examination in Arts and related social science subjects including English language. One year certificate in Theater, Media, Journalism or other related disciplines from university and recognized institution, provided the candidate had at least three (3) ordinary credit passes including English Language. The Teachers’ Grade II certificate (TC II) in at least four (4) subjects at merit level including English Language. Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education (B.Env. Education) Faculty of Education. Duration: Four Years or 5 years Location: Faculty of Education 4 years or 5 years Degree Programme in the following fields of Environmental Education. Pollution and Waste Management Tourism and Eco Management Forest and Wildlife Management Pollution Education and Resource Management Women in Environmental Development Community Environmental Services Admission Requirements: NCE (Merit Pass) plus at least 5 O/Level credit passes including English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics. Diploma from any discipline from a recognized institution (at Merit Level) plus at least 3 O/Level credit passes including English Language and a pass in Mathematics. A/Level GCE with at least 10 points aggregate plus at least four (4) O/Level credits including English Language and a pass in Mathematics in not more than two sittings. Five (5) O/Level credits including English Language, Mathematics and any of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health Science and Agric Science.
15	Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Administration and Planning (Faculty of Education) FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMME Post NCE with credit or merit passes in at least one major subject including credit in English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics in Non-Science options at O/Level obtained in not more than two sittings. Diploma in Education and other relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution with five (5) credits at O/L including English Language (At least a Pass in Mathematics is required options for those that are not science related) obtained in not more than two sittings. FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMME Five O/Level credits passes to include English Language, Economics and a pass in Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. But students who apply for Mathematics/Science options are expected to have a credit in Mathematics at the O/Level. Teaching Options: Educational Administrations is offered alongside any of the under-listed options: Sciences Computer Science Arts Social Sciences Accounting Social Studies
16	Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Faculty of Management Science) FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMME Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO, credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics alongside with any other two (2) Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings. In addition to meeting the basic admission requirements stated above, candidates must also have Upper Credit 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. FIVE-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.
17	Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance Location: Faculty of Management Science FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMME Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO, credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce at not more than two sittings. In addition candidates must possess a University of Calabar Diploma in Managements Sciences, Economics or Computer Science. FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMME Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce and any other Social Science subject obtained at not more than two sittings.
18	Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (Faculty of Management Science) 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. FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME Candidates for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to meeting the requirements stated above also posses OND Diploma in Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Accounting or Marketing at credit level or higher from a recognized institution. Candidates with Advanced level (GCE) in any three of the following subjects may be accepted: Accounting, Economics, Business Management and Mathematics. Academic transcripts are required in all cases for the Direct Entry Admission.
19	Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Marketing (Faculty of Management Science) FIVE (5) YEAR EVENING PROGRAMME Candidates for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two sittings. FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME Candidates for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to meeting the requirements stated above also posses the University of Calabar Diploma in Business Administration at Merit level and above, National or Ordinary Diploma (ND) or (OND) in the relevant field at Upper Credit 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.
20	Bachelor’s Degree in  Education Technology (B.Ed.Edu.Technology) Location: Faculty of Education Admission Requirements: Candidates seeking admission for Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology must possess one of the under listed minimum qualification: NCE with an overall pass at MERIT level or above provided the candidate also has at least three O’ level credits or its equivalence with a credit pass in English Language. Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved  by the University of Calabar at a credit level provided the candidate also has at least three credit level passes at O’ level including credit in English and pass in Mathematics ( or its merit level provided the candidates also has at least credits at ordinary level GCE or its equivalence including Credit level pass in English language and a pass in Mathematics (for non science students) Teachers Grade II certificate with a minimum of five passes at merit level including English Language and a pass in Mathematics (for non science candidates ) in not more than two sittings Five O’ level credit passes including English Language and a pass in Mathematics (for non- science candidates) or its equivalence in not more than two sitting.
21	Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Public Administration (BPA) (Faculty of Social Sciences). FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME Five O/Level credits in (GCE, SSCE or NECO at not more than two (2) sittings. One of these credits must be English Language. At least a Pass in Mathematics; and A higher qualification – IJMB, OND, HND, NCE. Advanced Level GCE Papers etc. FIVE YEAR PROGRAMME Five O/Level credits in GCE, SSCE, NECO or its equivalent to include English Language, Government and a Pass in Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings.
22	Bachelor’s Degree in Social Works (BSW) (Faculty of Social Sciences) FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME Holders of Diploma in Social Work with credit or Merit pass in addition to five (5) credit passes in GCE O/Level/SSCE or its equivalent in not more than two sittings one of which must be English Language with at least a Pass in Mathematics. Practicing professionals with 5 O/Level credits (as in (a) above) and at least a Pass level in Diploma in Social Work or equivalent (e.g. Social Welfare, Social Development, Youth Development, Rural Development, Community Development, Theatre Art, Public Administration, Philosophy, English, Business Administration, Personnel Management); also NCE, IJMB and a Certificate in Nursing with at least five (5) years post qualification experience. FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME Five (5) credits in GCE/WASC/SSCE O/L at not more than two (2) sittings, one of which must be English and at least a pass in Mathematics.
23	Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc) in Environmental Protection and Resource Management (EPM) (Faculty of Social Science) FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME 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 other relevant subjects which must include at least a Pass in Mathematics. Holders of Ordinary Diploma in Environmental Sciences of the Polytechnic or holders of NCE with Geography and any Social/Natural Sciences as main teaching subject, provided the candidates has the minimum University entry requirements of five credits in not more than two sittings, including English Language and at least a Pass in Mathematics. b) FIVE YEAR PROGRAMME Candidates with minimum University entry requirements of five (5) credits, including English Language and a Pass in Mathematics will be considered.
24 (a) (b)	Bachelor Degree In Economics (Faculty Of Social Science) FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME Credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and a pass in a science subject in SSCE or WAEC/GCE Ordinary Level at not more than two(2) sittings. In addition to the general university entry requirements for candidates, direct entry applicants who seek admission to pursue degree under the three year programme must in addition to meeting the requirements stated in (a) above also posses the University of Calabar diploma in Applied Economics at credit level and above or must have passed the GCE or Higher School Certificate Examination or its equivalent subject at the advanced level. Candidate with higher national diploma (HND) in the relevant field, and those with university degree may also apply.
25 (a)	BACHELOR DEGREES IN ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME Holders of NCE with a pass at distinction, credit or merit level from a recognized institution, plus three (3) o/level papers at credit level. Diploma in adult education from the University of Calabar with a pass at distinction, credit or merit level or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. In addition to the above, candidates must also pass additional qualification of at .least 3 credit at GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/TC11 or NABTECH at not more than two sittings. One of the three subjects must be English Language. Candidate with three A/level or GCE or JAMB or equivalent  qualification at one sitting plus two (2) O/level credits in two other subjects other than those obtained at the A/level are eligible to apply. Holders of two A/level GCE papers or IJMB or equivalent qualification at one sitting plus THREE subjects other than those obtained at the A/level GCE are eligible to apply.  FIVE YEAR PROGRAMME Holders of diploma at pass level from the Department of adult and continuing Education or its equivalent from recognized institution are eligible to apply. In addition to the above, candidate must also posses five 5 O/LEVEL credit including English language at not more than two sittings. Holders of GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/TCII or NABTECH with five credits at not more than two sittings including English language are eligible to apply MATURE PEOPLES’ PORGRAMME Candidates who are deficient in a and b but with cognate experience can apply for admission into the Mature Peoples’ Programme (as approved by the university) such candidate will spend the first session under the MPP programme before proceeding to the main course.

NOTE:

1. Candidates seeking direct entry admissions must submit their academic transcripts to the relevant Departments.
2.  Aptitude Tests will be conducted for candidates seeking admission into all Degree Programmes.
3. For further details concerning the subject areas to be covered by the Screening Exercise, please consult the recent JAMB Brochure for the Programme of your choice.