BSUM Part-Time Degree & Certificate Admission 2020/2021


Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM) is now accepting applications for the 2020/2021 session of Part-Time Degree and Certificate Programmes in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences. Catering to professionals, students, and skill-seekers, these flexible courses are offered through the Centre for Continuing Education. Application deadline is April 21, 2023.

Benue State University (BSU) Part-Time Degree & Certificate Courses Admission

Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM) is now accepting applications for admission into its 2020/2021 Part-Time Degree and Certificate Programmes through the Centre for Continuing Education. This opportunity offers a range of specialized courses in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, catering to the needs of working professionals, students seeking flexible learning options, and those looking to enhance their skills.

BSUM Part-Time Degree & Certificate Courses, Duration

Here are the degree and certificate courses offered:

Faculty of Arts Degree Courses:

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) French
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Linguistics
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Philosophy
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Religious Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences Degree Course:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Public Administration

Certificate Courses:

  • Proficiency Certificate in French
  • Proficiency Certificate in Tiv Language
  • Certificate courses in Library and Information Science
  • Proficiency Certificate Course (PCC) (Peace/Conflict Resolution Forensic Studies)
  • Basic Certificate Course (BCC) (Basic Intelligence and Detective Studies, Nigeria)
  • Advanced Professional Course (APC) (Security and Professional Course)
  • Executive Managerial Course (EMC) (Peace/Reconciliation and Security Studies)

Programme Duration:

  • Part-Time Degree: Six years for Secondary School Certificate holders, and Five years for Post-Secondary School Certificate holders.
  • Certificate Courses: From 6 to 12 months.

How to Apply for BSUM Part-Time Degree & Certificate Courses Admission Form

  1. Apply through JAMB and process admission with JAMB Registration number.
  2. Proceed to JAMB through CAPS.
  3. Visit the Benue State University portal (www.bsum.edu.ng or https://portal.bsum.edu.ng).
  4. Click on Part-Time, complete the pre-registration form, and print it out.
  5. Pay the N5,000 application fee at Fidelity Bank Plc using the generated Application Number.
  6. Complete the Application Form on the portal, print two hard copies, and submit them with relevant certificates and credentials.

Application Period: Sale of Application forms commenced on Monday, 27th March 2023 and will close on Friday, 21st April 2023.

Note: Lecture days for the Part-Time Degree and Certificate Programmes are Thursdays to Saturdays weekly.