Master’s
Master’s in Sociology (Criminology)
Examine criminology, the sociology of law and research methods through a sociological lens.
At a glance
- Qualification
- Master’s in Sociology (Criminology)
- Level
- Master’s
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
About this program
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Entry requirements
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What you’ll study
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800 level
| Course code | Course title | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC801A | SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY | 3 | Core |
| SOC801B | GERONTOLOGY | 3 | Core |
| SOC803 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 | Core |
| SOC809 | CONTEMPORARY CRIMINOLOGY THEORIES | 3 | Core |
| SOC811 | SOCIOLOGY OF LAW | 3 | Core |
| SOC817 | WOMEN & GENDER | 3 | Core |
| SOC821 | THEORETICAL ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT | 3 | Core |
| SOC823 | SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT | 3 | Elective |
| SOC825 | INDUSTRIAL SOCIOLOGY | 3 | Elective |
| Course code | Course title | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC800 | Dissertation | 6 | Core |
| SOC802 | SOCIOLOGY OF KNOWLEDGE | 3 | Core |
| SOC804 | STATISTICS AND COMPUTER APPLICATION | 3 | Core |
| SOC806 | SOCIOLOGY EPIDEMIOLOGY & SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY | 3 | Elective |
| SOC810 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 | Core |
| SOC812 | ISSUES IN CRIMINOLOGY | 3 | Core |
| SOC816 | GERONTOLOGY | 3 | Core |
| SOC818 | WOMEN AND HUMAN RIGHTS | 3 | Elective |
| SOC820 | WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 | Core |
| SOC822 | GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 | Core |
| SOC824 | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION & THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT | 3 | Elective |
| SOC826 | COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS | 3 | Core |
Tuition & payment options
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Master’s (Domestic)
| Charge | Amount (NGN) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | ₦240,000.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | ₦60,000.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | ₦15,000.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | ₦50,000.00 | New students only |
| External examination fee | ₦150,000.00 | Before external examination |
| New-student session total | ₦365,000.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: ₦365,000.00
- First instalment (50%)₦182,500.00
- Second instalment (40%)₦146,000.00
- Third instalment (10%)₦36,500.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
Master’s (International)
| Charge | Amount (USD) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | US$1,750.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | US$50.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | US$20.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | US$40.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | US$1,860.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: US$1,860.00
- First instalment (50%)US$930.00
- Second instalment (40%)US$744.00
- Third instalment (10%)US$186.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
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