UNIPORT Opens Admission for 2024/2025 & 2025/2026 Sandwich Degree Programme — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has officially announced the commencement of admissions into its Sandwich Degree Programme under the Faculty of Education for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions.
The announcement, released by the School of Sandwich Programmes, calls on eligible applicants across Nigeria to seize the opportunity to advance their teaching careers through flexible weekend and holiday study formats.
Why This Matters
As Nigeria continues to expand its education workforce, UNIPORT’s Sandwich Programme offers a pathway for teachers, working professionals, and certificate/degree holders to upgrade their qualifications without interrupting their jobs.
Courses Available for UNIPORT Sandwich Applicants
The programme covers a wide range of education-focused fields designed to build teaching expertise across major subject areas:
- Educational Foundations and Arts
- Educational Management, Social Studies and Business Education
- Curriculum Studies, Science Education and Educational Technology
- Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling
- Sport and Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Environmental & Safety Education
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Library Science and Information Technology
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
Notably, Post-SSC entrants remain fully eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) upon graduation.
Admission Requirements
UNIPORT outlines a multi-entry system to accommodate applicants with varied educational backgrounds:
1. O’Level Requirements
Applicants must have five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, SSCE or GCE, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Three relevant subjects related to the applicant’s intended teaching field.
2. University Certificate Holders
Candidates with a credit in the UNIPORT Certificate Programme—or equivalent certificates from recognized institutions—are eligible.
3. HND or First Degree Holders
Eligible for a two-year route, provided they complete:
- All compulsory education courses
- General Studies (GES) courses
- Teaching practice exercises in Years 1 and 2
4. OND Holders
Admitted into a three-year route, with completion of:
- Compulsory education courses
- GES courses
- Teaching practice in Years 1 and 2
5. NCE Holders (Merit Pass)
Admitted through the Post-NCE route.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates are required to obtain the admission form directly from the School of Sandwich Programmes, located at Choba Campus, University of Port Harcourt.
Applicants are advised to complete and return their forms within the official application window announced by the institution.
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