Masters in Population Studies (MPOS) 2 Yrs F/T, 3 Yrs P/T.

Entry Requirements: An appropriate good Honours degree in the Sciences or Social Sciences

Courses at Masters Level (Population Studies)

MPOS 501 Introduction to Demography: This course is covers population trends and patterns and components of growth, mortality and migration.

MPOS 502 Demographic Techniques I: The course covers demographic analysis and computer applications.

MPOS 503 Population and Development: The course aims to provide an advanced introduction to the linkages between population and development.

MPOS 504 Statistical Methods: This course covers Research Methods and Statistical applications in the field of Social Sciences.

MPOS506 Demographic Techniques II: This course covers advanced indirect techniques of demographic analysis with computer applications.

MPOS507 Fertility: This course is about the study of fertility as a component of reproductive health.

MPOS508 Mortality: The course is about the study of mortality, morbidity and health.

MPOS509 Migration: The course is about internal and international migration.

MPOS570 Dissertation: Research Project

Career Prospects for graduates in Population Studies: NGOS, Private & Public Sector and parastatals.