Department of
Law
Postgraduate legal study through the LL.M. and doctoral research in law.
Approved & enrolling
Current programmes and specialisations
As published in the department's approved 2026–2030 Postgraduate Bulletin.
LL.M.
EnrollingCore LL.M. programme; named specialisations are under development.
No named specialisations at present — see upcoming tracks below.
M.Phil./Ph.D. Law
EnrollingDoctoral research in law.
No named specialisations at present — see upcoming tracks below.
Admissions
Qualification requirements
Final admission is subject to review of transcripts and documents by the Admissions office.
An MBA does not qualify for direct Ph.D. entry, regardless of CGPA. MBA holders may be considered for the M.Phil./Ph.D. pathway, subject to admission review.
LL.M.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Second Class Lower or above, subject to transcript), OR
- Mature candidates: PGD plus a first degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
M.Phil./Ph.D.
- Master's degree (Second Class Lower or above) in a relevant field.
- The M.Phil. is not standalone — it is a structured pathway that leads to the Ph.D.
Ph.D. (Direct)
- An MBA does not qualify for direct Ph.D. entry, regardless of CGPA. MBA holders may be considered for the M.Phil./Ph.D. pathway, subject to admission review.
- Master's degree from Babcock or a recognised university with at least a 60% average or CGPA 4.0/5.0.
- CGPA 3.50–3.99 (or 55–59%): conditional admission after 16 credits of Master's-level coursework at 60% or above.
- An M.Phil. (60%+) from Babcock waives the first Ph.D. year.
- Professional experience does not waive academic deficiency.
In development
Upcoming specialisations
These proposed tracks are under curriculum review and are not yet open for application. Check your eligibility for a current programme to be ready when they launch.
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Why these specialisations matter
- Capital-market reforms and demand for securities counsel
- Nigeria's data-protection regime and growing digital economy