Department

Political Science

Introduction to Political Science

About the Department

The Department of Political Science is one of the pioneer departments of Plateau State University, established in the 2010/2011 academic session. Now part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Department attained full accreditation in the 2017/2018 session and offers a complete pathway in the discipline — the B.Sc. in Political Science alongside NUC-approved M.Sc. programmes in Public Administration, Political Economy and Development Studies, and International Relations and Strategic Studies, and a PhD. Students learn from an experienced team of political scientists and graduate ready for careers in government, diplomacy, policy, research and civil society. The Department is led by Assoc. Prof. Ishaku Bitrus Lere.

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Semesters — B.Sc. Political Science

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Degree Levels — B.Sc · M.Sc · PhD

Program Summary

  • Study Level
    B.Sc. Political Science
  • Study Duration
    8 Semesters
  • Mode of study
    Full-time
  • Tuition per session
  • Established
    2010/2011
  • Email
    polscience@plasu.edu.ng
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements — B.Sc. Political Science

UTME — 100 Level

For the four-year degree programme: Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE/NECO) or equivalent with credit passes in five subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and History or Government, together with an acceptable pass in the UTME.

UTME Subjects

English Language, Mathematics, Government or History, and any other subject relevant to the field.

Direct Entry — 200 Level

For the three-year programme: five credit passes in GCE/SSCE/NECO or equivalent, at least two of them at Advanced Level (subjects may not be counted at both levels). Ordinary-level credits must include English Language and Mathematics, or credits in IJMB Use of English and IJMB Mathematics.

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Curriculum

Careers

Career Prospects

Political Science graduates build careers across government, diplomacy, policy, research and civil society — in Nigeria and internationally.

  • Policy Analyst
  • Diplomatic / Foreign Service Officer
  • Legislative Aide or Political Advisor
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Government Administrator or Civil Servant
  • Political Researcher or Consultant
  • NGO Programme Officer or Advocacy Specialist
  • Academia & Postgraduate Research (M.Sc., PhD)

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Our People

Assoc. Prof. Ishaku Bitrus Lere

Assoc. Prof. Ishaku Bitrus Lere

Head of Department

Dr. Izang Markus Arum

Dr. Izang Markus Arum

Lecturer — Political Economy and Development Studies

Dr. Manko Rose Rindap

Dr. Manko Rose Rindap

Lecturer — International Relations and Strategic Studies

Dr. Kachi Joseph Akende

Dr. Kachi Joseph Akende

Lecturer — Public Administration

Dr. Samuel Edeh

Dr. Samuel Edeh

Visiting Lecturer — International Relations and Strategic Studies

Dr — Political Science

Dr. Kim Luka Dung

Lecturer — International Relations

Mr. Jonathan Nash Badung

Mr. Jonathan Nash Badung

Lecturer — Political Economy and Development Studies

Mr. Samuel Naansuan Dawam

Mr. Samuel Naansuan Dawam

Lecturer — International Relations

Mr. Zang Samuel Dih

Mr. Zang Samuel Dih

Lecturer — International Relations

Mrs. Nafisatu Isa Abdullahi

Mrs. Nafisatu Isa Abdullahi

Lecturer — Political Economy

Mr. AbdLateef AbdAzeez Temitope

Mr. AbdLateef AbdAzeez Temitope

Lecturer — Public Policy and Administration

Mr. Vrenzak James Dawap

Mr. Vrenzak James Dawap

Lecturer — Political Economy and Development Studies

Mrs. Helen Yop Pam

Mrs. Helen Yop Pam

Lecturer — International Relations and Strategic Studies

Mr. Paul Andrew Kumsat

Mr. Paul Andrew Kumsat

Lecturer — International Relations and Strategic Studies

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Join the next generation of political scientists at Plateau State University, Bokkos.

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