Call for Applications Post Graduate Degree Programmes

Announcement / August 29, 2019

The University of the Gambia is pleased to invite applications for admission into the following 

 Post Graduate Degree Programmes tenable at the University of The Gambia, commencing 2019/2020 Academic year.

MSc Agronomy

Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Agronomy with specialization in:

  1. Horticulture
  2. Crop Production  and Management
  3. Soil Science and Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Masters programme must possess (i) and (ii) as indicated below:

  1. Five (5) Credits at WASSCE / GCE O’ Level at not more than two sittings with credit in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science and any relevant science/social science subject.
  2. Candidates with first degree in Agriculture or related disciplines from UTG with a CQPA of 2.50 on a 4.30 scale or other approved/recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with CQPA of 3.00 on a scale of 5.00 scale.

Duration of programme

Full time:  4 Semesters

Part time: 6 Semesters

PhD Agronomy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agronomy with specialization in:

(i) Horticulture

(ii) Soil Science and Management

Admission Requirements

Candidate seeking admission into PhD programme must possess the combination of (i), (ii) and (iii) as stated below:

  1. Five (5) Credits at WASSCE / GCE O’ Level at not more than two sittings with credit   in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science and any relevant science/social science subject.  

ii. Candidates with first degree in Agriculture or related disciplines from UTG with a CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.30 scale or other approved/recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with CQPA of 3.00 on a scale of 5.00 scale.

iii. Candidates in addition to the B.Sc. degree must have Masters degree in Agriculture or related discipline from recognized Institutions with a minimum CQPA of 3.00 on a 4.30 scale or an average result not below 60%.

iv.     Candidates who in addition to i, ii and iii above have successfully completed the M.Phil           programme with an average score not below 60%.

Duration of programme

The PhD Agronomy academic programme includes a supervised research project and course work where applicable and both will cover a minimum period of:

Full time: 6    Semesters

Part time: 8    Semesters

Master of Law (LLM)

Admission requirements

Every candidate for the LL.M must have a good first degree (at least 2nd Class Lower Division) in Law from this University or any other recognized Universities.  A CQPA of at least 3.00 on 4.30 scale. In exceptional cases a candidate with a CQPA of not less than 2.50 on 4.30 scale of the University of The Gambia or 3rd Class degree with at least not less than 5 years post call legal practice may be considered.

Applicants may be invited for an interview.

Duration of programme

Full time: 4    Semesters

Part time: 6    Semesters

PhD in Law

Admission requirements

A candidate seeking admission for the Ph.D. in Law program of University of The Gambia must possess the following Minimum Requirement:

  1. A Master of Law Degree (L.L.M) of University of The Gambia or any other institution recognized by University of The Gambia.
  2. An LLM/MPHIL Law degree of the University of the Gambia or any other University recognized by University of The Gambia.
  3. The candidate must possess the foundational  Degree, which is Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B)
  4. The candidate’s transcript must disclose that he has a minimum CQPA of 3.00 points on a scale of 4.30 points or 60%.
  5. The candidate must submit three referees report, attesting to his competence and state of mind to pursue the program.

Duration of programme

Full time: 6    Semesters

Part time: 8    Semesters

MSc- International Relations and Diplomacy

Admission Requirements

A good undergraduate Degree (preferably in Social Sciences and Law) of the University of The Gambia with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 or equivalent degrees of other recognized institutions by the UTG

Duration of programme

Full time: 4    Semesters

Part time: 6    Semesters

MA-French

Admission Requirements

 A good undergraduate Degree of the University of The Gambia with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 or equivalent degrees of other recognized institutions by the UTG.

Duration of programme

Full time: 4    Semesters

Part time: 6    Semesters

APPLICATION FORMS:

Application forms for the above captioned programmes are available at The University Accounts Office, Kanifing Campus, at a non-refundable fee of D500.00. Payment for Application Forms should be made at any Trust Bank Branch. Completed application forms, together with photocopies of relevant certificates and other supporting documents should reach the Admissions Office, Kanifing Campus, not later than 30th August, 2019.

For further enquiry please contact the Admissions Office on 3650017/25