The registration for university of ibadan open distance learning OLD is now extended indefinitely.
Interested applicants can follow the procedure below to register.
Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates for
admission into the under-listed Undergraduate Degree
Programmes in the Distance Learning Centre, University of
Ibadan, under the Centre’s new Open and Distance Learning
(ODL) Platform for the 2014/ 2020 Academic Session. The under-
listed are the available Courses and their durationbr /> FACULTY OF ARTS
1. B.A. English (4 & 5 Sessions)
2. B.A. Philosophy and Public Affairs (4 & 5 Sessions)
FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. B.Sc. Psychology (4 & 5 Sessions)
2. B.Sc. Economics (4 & 5 Sessions)
3. B.Sc. Political Science (4 & 5 Sessions)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1. Bachelor of Social Work (4 & 5 Sessions)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY OF ARTS
Entry Requirements for Ordinary Level Applicants – 100 Level
(5 Sessions)
5 O/L Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO sittings –
including English Language, Literature in English, an Arts
subject and any other 2 or 3 subjects. Department of English
REQUIRES Literature in English.
For Direct Entry (4 Years)
Candidates with at least 2 A-Level papers, NCE or equivalent
plus 5 O/L Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO
sittings including English Language, Literature in English (for the
Department of English) and ANY other combination of Arts
subjects are eligible for admission into the four 4-Session
Programme. Mature candidates with relevant Diplomas and the
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in any discipline are
qualified to apply for the 4-year Direct Entry Programme in B.A.
Philosophy and Public Affairs. Department of English requires a
Pass in English Literature at A/L GCE, or at the Principal Level in
HSC Examination or at least a Merit in NCE and one other Arts
subject.
FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Entry Requirements for Ordinary Level Applicants – 100 Level
(5 Sessions)
Department of Psychology
5 Ordinary Level Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO
sittings including English Language and a Pass in Mathematics
and ANY one subject from the Social Sciences.
Department of Economics
Candidates must have 5 Credits at ONE sitting or 6 Credits at
TWO sittings which should include Mathematics, Economics and
English Language and any TWO of Arts or Social Science
subjects.
Department of Political Science
Candidates must have 5 Credits at ONE sitting or 6 Credits at
TWO sittings which should include Government or History,
English Language and ANY other 3 subjects plus at least a Pass
in Mathematics.
Entry Requirements For Direct Entry (4 Sessions)
Department of Psychology
Candidates must possess 2 A/L Passes including Government
or History plus 5 O/L Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at
TWO sittings including English Language plus a Pass in
Mathematics AND any ONE subject from the Social Sciences.
NCE: NOT lower than a Credit Pass.
HND: NOT lower than a Credit Pass from any discipline.
NURSING: Registered with Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery
Council (RNM).
B.Sc: NOT lower than a 3rd Class from ANY discipline.
Department of Economics
· Candidates must have 2 A/L Passes or its equivalent but O/L
Credits SHOULD include Mathematics and Economics.
· In addition to the above requirements, holders of HND/ND/
OND/NCE/Diploma Certificates in the Faculties of the Social
Sciences, Science and Education of accredited and recognised
tertiary institutions can be admitted without prejudice to
prescribed O/L requirements.
· Holders of Bachelor’s Degrees from Arts, Education, and Social
Sciences may be admitted without prejudice to prescribed O/L
requirements.
Department of Political Science
· Candidate must have any 2 A/L Passes plus 5 Credits at
O’Level in WASSCE/GCE/NECO including English Language and
Government/History and ANY other subject from Social
Sciences or Arts at ONE sitting or 6 Credits at TWO sittings (with
at least a Pass in Mathematics).
· In addition to the above requirements, holders of (a) Higher
National Diploma (HND) (b) Ordinary National Diploma (OND) (c)
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and (d) Diploma
Certificates in the Faculties of the Social Sciences, Sciences,
Arts and Education of accredited and recognized institutions of
higher learning can be admitted without prejudice to prescribed
O/L requirements.
· Holders of Bachelor’s degrees from Arts, Education and Social
Sciences may be admitted without prejudice to prescribed O/L
requirements.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Entry Requirements for Ordinary Level Applicants – 100 Level
(5 Sessions)
Departments of Social Work
Candidates must have 5 Credits at O/L including English
Language at ONE sitting or SIX Credits at TWO sittings in SSCE /
WAEC /NECO.
For Direct Entry (4 Sessions)
Department of Social Work (4 Sessions)
Holders of Diploma or OND in Social Work: NCE, General or
Mental Health, Nursing Certificates, (R.N., RM etc) Diploma in
Adult Education and Community Development, Diploma in
Cooperative Studies or Diploma in Industrial and Trade Unionism
from Institutions recognized by the University of Ibadan for the
4-year programme. In addition, candidates must also have at
least five Credits in GCE O/L /SSCE/NECO, including English
Language at ONE sitting or SIX Credits at TWO sittings. Holders
of first degree from the University of Ibadan and any recognized
University who are interested in BSW may also apply.
Teaching Subjects The following Teaching Subjects are available for candidates
under Faculty of Education Political Science (Government or History), Christian Religious
Studies, Yoruba, English. Please, ensure you have a requisite
O’Level in respect of any of the subjects.
Programmes in View: Departments of Sociology, Nursing and
others.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Maturity Criteria (for 5-Year Programmes Only) Candidates
who do not possess the above qualifications may apply on the
grounds of maturity/work experience. Such candidates must be
at least 26 years old and must provide the following information academic qualification(s), professional experience, self
appraisal of professional competence and recommendations
from competent individuals. An oral interview and a literacy test
would be part of their selection process. Further details will be
provided to applicants.
2. Fast Track (only in the Faculty of The Social Sciences)
Candidates with HND, Bachelor and Higher Degrees can be
considered for a fast track programme in the Faculty of The
Social Sciences. A fast track student will be able to conclude
his/her programme a session earlier than the normal duration.
The implication of this is that, this category of students will have
to offer more courses to enable them fulfill the requirements for
graduation during the period.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Entrance Examination (For Candidates with O/L Qualifications
ONLY) Applicants are required to take an Aptitude,
Communicative and IT Competence Test as part of the
admission process. The test would incorporate elements of
computer literacy, familiarity with DLC Portal/Website ( http://
goo.gl/SS4fc ), basic knowledge of the Open Distance Learning
mode and general knowledge.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
1. Application form is available on payment of application fee of
N10, 500 only and should be completed online (http://
newportal.dlc.ui.edu.ng/home/Applicants )
2. Online Card/E-Payment Method : Applicants can Sign On
using this link from the home page at http://
newportal.dlc.ui.edu.ng/home/Applicants AND fill the
requested information on all boxes and select CARD
payment option in available option to make payments
using any ATM card accepted by Interswitch.
3. The application fee is only payable on the platform of
selected banks and their branches all over the country as
advertised on the portal.
4. Please visit www.dlc.ui.edu.ng for details.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application deadline to be announced soon.
HELPLINES/ENQUIRIES
For further information,
E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]
Mobile Line: 08077593552, 08077593559.
Land Line: 08159694091, 08159694092 (8.00am – 4.00pm)
Monday to Friday only.
Please note that ·
It is very important that you visit www.dlc.ui.edu.ng to study
the detailed admission requirements, processes and mode of
study as well as other important information before applying.
· The entire Admission process is online.
· Any candidate that makes any cash transaction with
individuals or group OR PAY INTO A WRONG Bank or Account
DOES SO AT HIS/HER OWN RISK.
· The Distance Learning Centre of the University of Ibadan DOES
NOT HAVE any representative/partner/collaborator in respect of
its Degree programmes.
· For further information, please visit www.dlc.ui.edu.ng
