B.Sc Political Science
Programme Duration : 4 years
The philosophy and mission of B.Sc. Political Science programme is to produce graduates with a critical mind, requisite ability and skill to comprehend, analyse, predict and influence the factors that shape and mould power relationships in an ever-changing socio-political environment in a globalizing world.
Objectives
The major aims and objectives of adegree in Political Science are to:
i. provide training in the principles ofpolitical science and their application to cognitive disciple – politicaleconomy, public administration or international relations;ii. stimulate the students intellectually toappreciate social problems and proffer solutions;
iii. provide a solid foundation of knowledgeabout the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills forthe constructive use of such knowledge;
iv. develop in students, such skills andcompetency that would allow them to be self-reliant and entrepreneurial;
v. provide the students with the skill-basefrom which they can proceed to postgraduate studies in political science andrelated disciplines;
vi. produce students who can carry outfieldwork, collect data and analyze these in a coherent manner, as well asengage in comparative analysis of one political system with others; and,
vii. imbue in the students a deep appreciationof the political dynamics of society and the impact of this on widersocio-economic development and societal well-being.
Philosophy
The philosophy andmission of B.Sc. Political Science programme is to produce graduates with acritical mind, requisite ability and skill to comprehend, analyse, predict andinfluence the factors that shape and mould power relationships in anever-changing socio-political environment in a globalizing world.
Admission Requirements
There are two levels of admission into Political Science Programme, i.e., UTME and Direct Entry.
A. Admission Requirements for the Four-Year Programme (UTME)
Candidates for admission into the four-year degree programme in Political Science should:
- (i) Possess the Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Certificate of Education, by WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or their equivalents with at least five credit passes, at not more than two sittings including Mathematics, English Language, Government or History or any Social Science subject. There are no waivers for credit passes in any of these subjects.
- (ii) In addition, candidates must have acceptable passes in UTME. The UTME subjects must be in the following: English, Mathematics, Government; Plus, any other Social Science subject.
B. Admission Requirements for the Three-Year Programme (Direct Entry)
Course Outline
100 Level - First Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL103 | Nigerian Constitutional Development | 2 | 100 | First | Learn More |
| 2 | POL101 | Introduction to Political Science | 2 | 100 | First | Learn More |
100 Level - Second Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL 108 | Nigerian Legal Systems | 2 | 100 | Second | Learn More |
| 2 | POL102 | Introduction to African Politics | 2 | 100 | Second | Learn More |
| 3 | POL 104 | The Citizen and the State | 2 | 100 | Second | Learn More |
| 4 | POL 106 | Organization of Government | 2 | 100 | Second | Learn More |
200 Level - First Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL201 | Nigerian Government and Politics | 3 | 200 | First | Learn More |
| 2 | POL207 | Introduction to Local Government | 2 | 200 | First | Learn More |
| 3 | POL209 | Nigerian Constitutional Development | 2 | 200 | First | Learn More |
| 4 | POL203 | Political Ideas | 2 | 200 | First | Learn More |
200 Level - Second Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL202 | Introduction to Political Analysis | 2 | 200 | Second | Learn More |
| 2 | POL204 | Foundations of Political Economy | 2 | 200 | Second | Learn More |
| 3 | POL206 | Introduction to Public Administration | 2 | 200 | Second | Learn More |
| 4 | POL208 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 2 | 200 | Second | Learn More |
300 Level - First Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL311 | Methodology of Comparative Politics | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 2 | POL301 | History of Political Thought | 3 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 3 | POL305 | Public Policy Analysis | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 4 | POL317 | Government and Politics of Nigeria | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 5 | POL313 | Theory and Practice of Marxism | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 6 | POL307 | Politics of Development and Under-Development | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 7 | POL317 | Government and Politics of Nigeria | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 8 | POL309 | Theory and Practice of Public Administration | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 9 | POL303 | Logic and Methods of Political Analysis | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
| 10 | POL315 | Government and Administration of Urban Systems | 2 | 300 | First | Learn More |
300 Level - Second Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL310 | Public Administration in Nigeria | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 2 | POL312 | Gender and Politics in Nigeria | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 3 | POL304 | Contemporary Political Analysis | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 4 | POL314 | Marxism after Marx | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 5 | POL316 | Nigerian Legislature in Comparative Perspective | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 6 | POL308 | Research Methods | 3 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 7 | POL318 | Politics of International Economic Relations | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 8 | POL306 | Comparative Federalism | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
| 9 | POL302 | Political Behaviour | 2 | 300 | Second | Learn More |
400 Level - First Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL411 | International Politics of Mass Communication | 2 | 400 | First | Learn More |
| 2 | POL405 | Third World and Dependency | 3 | 400 | First | Learn More |
| 3 | POL403 | Development Administration | 3 | 400 | First | Learn More |
| 4 | POL407 | Nigerian Local Government | 2 | 400 | First | Learn More |
| 5 | POL413 | Comparative Public Administration | 2 | 400 | First | Learn More |
| 6 | POL401 | Military and Politics in Nigeria | 3 | 400 | First | Learn More |
| 7 | POL409 | Research Project I | 3 | 400 | First | Learn More |
400 Level - Second Semester
| SN | Course Code | Title | Unit | Level | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL410 | Research Project II | 3 | 400 | Second | Learn More |
| 2 | POL414 | Politics of Intergovernmental Relations | 2 | 400 | Second | Learn More |
| 3 | POL412 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups | 2 | 400 | Second | Learn More |
| 4 | POL406 | Public Personnel Administration | 2 | 400 | Second | Learn More |
| 5 | POL416 | Revolution and Society | 2 | 400 | Second | Learn More |
| 6 | POL404 | State and Economy | 3 | 400 | Second | Learn More |
| 7 | POL402 | Politics and Law in Africa | 3 | 400 | Second | Learn More |