To be admitted into the programme, an applicant must have:
A minimum of five (5) passes including English Language in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination/ West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE/WASSCE ie A-E) or West African Examination Council Ordinary Level Certificate (‘O’ Level Certificate) or their equivalent.
Also, an applicant with three (3) passes including English Language and a minimum of 2 years working experience in the area of peace, conflict, security studies or related field can be considered.
Matured Candidates must be at least 25 years of age and must show documentary evidence.