The University of Calabar is a public university located in the city of Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria. The federal institution of learning is popularly regarded as UNICAL, an acronym for the University of Calabar. It used to be a study campus of the University of Nigeria until October 1975 when it became an autonomous institution designed with a new structure.
The University of Calabar offers full-time and part-time study programmes. Admission into full-time undergraduate programmes is administered by JAMB while the part-time programme is anchored by the Centre for Educational Services (CES). From 2021 however, it is mandatory for students to go through a regularization process on JAMB’s portal before they can be authenticated for admission into part-time programmes. The Centre for Educational Services is a profit-making arm of the University of Calabar that handles Part-time programmes, Pre-degree programmes and other affiliated programmes run by UNICAL.
List of Programmes Available for the University of Calabar’s Part-Time Mode
One mistake students make is predicting that a school offers all its full-time programmes in its part-time study mode. This is not true due to reasons such as accreditations, management and the cost of running the course. It is also a costly assumption to make because finding out that a school does not offer your programme of choice after paying the application fee leaves you at a loss i.e application fees are non-refundable. To avoid situations such as this, it is imperative you know the approved part-time programmes offered by the University of Calabar before purchasing an application voucher.
The followings are a list of approved part-time programmes at the University of Calabar:
1) Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies
Faculty: Arts
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates must have credits in five O/level relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
(b) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
For direct entry admission, Candidates must in addition to (a) above possess at least the NCE in Linguistics or any Nigerian or foreign language, a college diploma or a certificate in TESL.
2) Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Administration and Planning
Faculty: Education
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Post NCE with credit or merit passes in at least one major subject, credit in English Language and Mathematics in Non-Science options at O/Level obtained in not more than two sittings.
(ii) Diploma in Education and other relevant disciplines from a recognized tertiary institution with five (5) credits at O/L including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level credit passes to include the English Language, and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
3) Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Technology
Faculty: Education
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates seeking admission into the Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology must possess one of the under-listed minimum qualifications:
(i) NCE with an overall pass at MERIT level or above provided the candidate also has at least three O/level credits or its equivalent, including English Language and mathematics.
(ii) Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved by the University of Calabar or any recognized University at MERIT level in addition to three credit passes in relevant O/level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O’ level credit passes in WACE/GCE/SSCE/NECO/TC II, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
4) Bachelor’s Degree in Adult and Continuing Education
Faculty: Education
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) NCE with a pass at distinction, credit or merit levels from a recognized institution, plus three (3) O/level subjects at credit level.
(ii) Diploma in Adult Education from the University of Calabar, credit or merit or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. In addition to the above, the candidate must also possess the additional qualification of at least 3 credits at GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/TC11 or NABTECH at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Holders of GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/TCII or NABTECH with five credits at not more than two sittings including English language and Mathematics is eligible to apply.
5) Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education
Faculty: Education
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates seeking admission into Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education must possess one of the following qualifications:
(i) NCE or its equivalent in two teaching subjects at merit level. The candidate should also possess at least five O/level credits or their equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
(ii) Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved by the University of Calabar obtained at merit level provided the candidate also has at least five credit passes at O/level including English Language and Mathematics.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Applicant must have the SSCE/WAEC/GCE/NECO/TC II with passes at Credit level in at least five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained in not more than two settings.
6) Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Faculty: Management Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two (2) Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings.
(ii) In addition to meeting the basic admission requirements stated above, candidates must also have merit in the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Accounting. A University of Calabar Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) with a CGPA of 3.50 or any other equivalent qualification that may be accepted by the Department.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two (2) Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
7) Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance
Faculty: Management Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO, credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics at not more than two sittings.
(ii) In addition candidate must possess a University of Calabar Diploma in Management Sciences, Economics or Computer Science from any recognized institution.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other Social Science subject obtained at not more than two sittings.
8) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
Faculty: Management Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME
Candidate for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics at the O/level also possess OND in Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Accounting or Marketing merit level and above from a recognized institution. Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit in the relevant field and equally those with University degrees may also apply.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
9) Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Faculty: Management Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME
Candidate for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to meeting the requirements stated above also possess the University of Calabar Diploma (ND) or (OND) in the relevant field at merit level and above from a recognized institution. Candidates with a Higher National Diploma (HND) with Lower Credit in the relevant field, and equally those with University Degree may also apply. Academic Transcripts are required in all cases for Direct Entry Admission.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidate for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two sittings.
10) Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration (BPA)
Faculty: Social Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
In addition to the basic entry requirement, the applicant should possess a Diploma from a recognized institution in these relevant fields. Public Administration, Personnel Management, Applied Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Business Administration, Law, Mass Communication and Philosophy.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level credits in GCE, SSCE, WAEC, NECO or its equivalent to include English Language, Government and Mathematics in not more than two (2) sittings.
11) Bachelor’s Degree in Policy and Administrative Services
Faculty: Social Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Any applicant should possess a diploma from a recognized institution in any of these relevant fields: Public Administration, Personal Management, Applied Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Business Administration, Law Mass Communication and Philosophy.
OR
(ii)Hold ND/ HND/NCE or equivalent qualifications in a relevant course from institutions recognized by the University.
(b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Admission is open to holders of the following :
5 Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/WAEC/NECO which must include English Language, Government, Mathematics and any two Art or Social Science subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
That brings us to the end of the list of programmes available for study in part-time mode at the University of Calabar. In total, we have 11 programmes running in part-time mode at the University of Calabar. The programmes are only under the faculties of management sciences and the faculties of education. Hopefully, the University of Calabar would add more programmes to the part-time study mode once it gets further accreditation and resources for efficient running.
How to Apply for University of Calabar Degree Programmes
You can contact us via our contact page or on Whatsapp to apply for you. Alternatively, you make the application yourself.
The candidates applying for admission into Degree programmes must register through JAMB before purchasing the Institutional scratch cards/e-tranzact pins. All applications are online.
STEP 1: PROCEDURE FOR THE 2020/2021 ONLINE APPLICATION ON JAMB PORTAL
- All candidates are to visit any CBT centre to create a JAMB Profile on jamb.gov.ng/efacility
- Candidates are to log in to their profiles and click the Part-Time Registration link.
- Such candidates will be required to pay three thousand, five hundred (₦3,500) to
JAMB - When the registration process is completed, candidates will be issued JAMB
Registration Numbers. A Registration slip carrying the Registration Number would
be printed by the candidates.
With the JAMB Registration Number, the candidates should follow the instructions in Step 2 as shown
below:
STEP 2: PURCHASE THE CES APPLICATION FORM
FIRST METHOD: ELECTRONIC PIN BUY CES FORM ONLINE
- Buy C.E.S/PRE-DEGREE form with an ATM card from the C.E.S/PRE-DEGREE link below:
- Click here to Buy C.E.S/PRE-DEGREE Form Online
- Log on HERE with the TRANSACTION ID to complete the form.
SECOND METHOD:
- Walk into any commercial Bank Branch nationwide or Unical Micro Finance bank.
- Request to make payment for University of Calabar C.E.S /PRE-DEGREE application form 2021/2022 on E-Tranzact Platform
- Pay the sum of ₦15,000 (Fifteen thousand naira only) and obtain a payment slip containing a confirmation order number unique PIN.
- Login with the generated pin for the C.E.S/PRE-DEGREE application HERE.
STEP 3: REGISTRATION ON THE PORTAL
- On obtaining the e-Pin, candidates should log on here by entering their phone number, e-Pin and JAMB registration number obtained earlier and hit the login button.
- Follow the on-screen instruction after gaining access to complete the form.
STEP 4: PRINT THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form should be printed out upon submission. This is for you to keep a personal proof of application should any issue comes up. Remember to keep in touch with the school for updates on admission. If you are far from the school premises, search for the school’s Facebook group and ask relevant questions to stay in touch.
Conclusion
A part-time degree programme is a great option for adults, working-class youths and degree-seeking applicants who do not want to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In all, it requires an extra year than the usual full-time programmes. Candidates with A’levels, Diplomas or Certificates of Education can finish in 4 years while O’level results holders ( WASSCE, NECO) would complete their studies within 5 academic years.
