PhD in Sociology at Landmark University (LMU)

Course Name Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
Other Course Name PhD in Sociology
Institution Landmark University
Type Private University
Location Kwara
Subject
Qualification PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Mode of Study Full time
Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for PhD in Sociology at Landmark University

Admission into any of the Doctoral programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses a Master degree relevant to the intended programme. However, such intending candidate should have scored:

  • an average of at least 60% (3.5 CGPA) in his/her Master degree programme.
  • between 55% - 59% to qualify for M.Phil. Ph.D.
  • between 50% - 54% to qualify for M.Phil. Programme.
  • All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.
  • A Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme.

Duration of Study

3 years

Additional Info

Areas of Specialization

  • Industrial Sociology
  • Sociology of Development
  • Demography and Social Statistic
  • Political Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Medical
  • Gender Studies

How to Apply for Admission



  1. Visit the Admission application portal via http://admission.lmu.edu.ng/app to complete the application payment form.
  2. Complete the application payment form with the necessary and accurate details.  Please note that your UTME registration number, a valid email address and GSM number will be required.
  3. After completing and submitting the application payment form, a preview of the application is display. Verify its authenticity and correctness, then click on “Pay” button to make payment.
  4. You will be redirected to the payment page where you are expected to make payment of N10,000 application along with a processing charge depending on the payment channel selected. Please note that you will need an ATM Card (Verve, Visa, MasterCard or E-Tranzact Card) to complete your payment.
  5. After completing the payment, you will be redirected back to our admission portal and a message and sms containing your login credential and further details will be forwarded to the supplied email address and phone number respectively.
  6. You are expected to return to our Admission application portal via http://admission.lmu.edu.ng/app to login with the credentials, upload your passport (which must be in JPEG format and not more than 200KB in size) and complete your application form
  7.  After completing the application form, you are expected to submit and print out copies of the completed form, which contains the details supplied by you and your application form number.
  8. Please note that there will be POST-UTME screening exercise, which will take place at a later date to be announced. Further information will be communicated via the email address and phone number supplied when filling the application fee form.

PLEASE NOTE: You are expected to upload the following documents and come along with the original copies and photocopies of all necessary documents at scheduled Post-UTME screening exercise

  • Printed Application Form
  • Copy of UTME Result Slip
  • Copy of ‘O’ Level results
  • 2 Passport Photographs
  • Original copy of sponsorship letter from Parents/Guardian
  • Letter from your religious leader
  • Copy of Birth certificate
  • State of origin certificate
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** Despite the fact that reasonable effort has been made in order to provide an accurate description of this course, certain details could have been updated by the institution which may impact the accuracy of the information presented here. We advice that you contact the institution directly to confirm admission details.