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The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, invites applications from international students into its M Sc Programme in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies for the 2009/2010 academic session.

CEPACS/DAAD SCHOLARSHIP
MSc HUMANITARIAN AND REFUGEE STUDIES

The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, invites applications from international students into its M Sc Programme in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies for the 2009/2010 academic session.

About the MHRS
MHRS is an 18-month course that includes 3-month internship. This professional degree programme is specially designed to meet the professional needs of individuals, groups and agencies that are involved in humanitarian activities and refugee management in complex emergencies. Target groups include, armed forces personnel, police and prisons services, government officials and policy makers, staff of international humanitarian agencies and local and international NGOs, scholars and researchers, media executives, and human rights advocates.

Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the MHRS must have satisfied the first-degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan, i.e., 5 ‘O’ Level credit passes at one sitting, or 6 at not more than two sittings (including English), or their equivalent from other recognized universities. Besides, candidates must possess, at least, Honours degree from any of the following: humanities, social sciences, science, law, or any of the cognate disciplines obtained from accredited universities.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for 6 international students each year. To qualify, applicants must:

· Be from an African country (not Nigeria);

· Be aged 36 years or below at the time of application,

· Possess a First degree from a recognized university (Second Class Honors Upper Division).

Contact
Dr. T. Ayo Hammed (Ag. Director)
Tel: +234 (0) 803 3599586
Email: [email protected]

Enquiries
A more comprehensive information about Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS) or the Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies (MHRS), may be accessed through the University of Ibadan (Postgraduate School) website, www.ui.edu.ng; or obtained from the Acting Director of CEPACS, Dr. Ayo Hammed, as indicated.