Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies Programme of Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, Benue State University, Makurdi for the 2021/2022 academic Session.

1. Programme areas include:

a. Business Education

b. Computer Education

c. Home Economics Education

d. Industrial Technology Education

2. Entry qualifications:

To qualify for admission, candidates must meet general and specific requirements to individual pre-VTS area of specialization.

a. General entry requirements

Candidates are required to possess a minimum of four (4) credits in SSCE, GCE, NTC, NBC, C&G I or II, Federal craft Training Certificate TCII or any equivalent qualification as may be approved by the University.

A credit in English Language is compulsory.

b. Specific Requirements:

i. Business Education

In addition to general University entry requirements, Applicants must have credits in English language Mathematics, any other 3 subject from Social Sciences and Business Studies related courses and Economics from SC/GCE/WASSCE/RSA business studies (Stage ii intermediate)

ii. Computer Education:

Four credits level passes including: Mathematics, English language, physics,

Chemistry and Biology in SSCE/NTC/GCE O` level Examination.

iii. Home economics:

Four credits in English language, mathematics, Biology and any two of the following subjects: Home Management (clothing and Textiles) Food nutrition, Chemistry, Agricultural science and Economics WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/O`level/NTC.

iv. Technology Education:

Candidates must possess a minimum of four credits in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/O`level or NTC NBC or Federal craft certificate. This includes credits in English, Mathematics, physics, Chemistry, and any one of social Sciences or Technical drawing and technological subject area such as Woodwork, Metalwork, Electronic/Electrical installation.

3. Duration: Two Semesters

4. Method of application:

Interested candidates are required to pay in application fee of five thousand Naira (5,000) only, using the Pay Direct of any bank of their choice Application forms are then obtained from the office of the Coordinator, preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies (Pre-VTS), on presentation of evidence of payment of application fee, obtained from the Bursary Department of the University.

5. Return of Application Forms:

Completed application forms must be returned with relevant photocopies of certificates and other relevant credentials to:

The Coordinator, (08161818299 / 08085429366)

Preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies

Faculty of Education, Benue State University

P.M.B. 102119 Makurdi

Not later than 10th December, 2022

NOTE:

1. Successful candidates at the end of the programme will be placed into the following degree areas:

B.Sc. (Ed) Business Education B.Sc. (Ed) Computer Science B.Sc. (Ed) Home Economics, B.Sc. (Ed) Technology (with specialization in Construction Technology, Electrical/Electronics, Automobile Technology and Production Technology, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Woodwork Technology.

2. Candidates who have registered for 2020/2021 UTME exams in relevant degree areas as in (1) above are encourage to apply.

Sgd

Dr. Mrs. Mfaga Modom

Registrar