A diploma course is an alternative to the 4-year degree programme; it offers flexibility, and it requires less study time compared to degree courses, which might require years of study and also a higher level of concentration, most especially if you are a full-time student, and that is the advantage of a diploma course – it does not demand this.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) understands that some students might not have time to undergo degree courses, and that is why they are presenting the opportunity for the public to study diploma courses in this prestigious institution, and these courses are packed and well-defined; included are professional courses that can land you a job quickly.
We will give you all the diploma courses that are offered at UNILAG in this article, and also other details like school fees and the admission process portal will also be included so as not to leave you in the dark in any area of diploma courses at the University of Nigeria.
Full List of Diploma Courses Offered at the University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• Diploma in Social Development and Administration (SDA)
• Diploma in Human Kinetics and Health Education (HKHE)
• Proficiency Certificate in European Languages (French/Russian/German/Spanish)
• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Advanced Diploma in Law Enforcement and Administration (ADLEA)
• Certificate Course in Law Enforcement and Security (CLES)
• Diploma in English for Professionals (DEP)
• Executive Diploma in English for Professionals (EDEP)
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
• Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
• Executive Diploma in Business Management
• Advanced Diploma in Business Management (Small Business Management Concentration)
• Executive Diploma in Leadership and Management of Change
• Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Management Consulting (DMC)
• Advanced Diploma in Management Consulting (ADMC)
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Hostel Management
• Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in French Language Proficiency
• Diploma in Security Operations and Management
• Advanced Diploma in Security Operations and Management
• Specialist Course in Law Enforcement, Preventive Security and Border Protection
• Specialist Course in Intelligence and Security Investigation Studies
• Specialist Course in Corporate and Industrial Security
• Diploma in Mosque Leadership and Management
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Diploma in Special Education
• Diploma in Herbal Medicine
• Advanced Diploma in Herbal Medicine
• Advanced Professional Diploma Course for Drivers (APDCD)
• Professional Diploma Course for Drivers (PDCD)
• Certificate in Drivers’ Course (CDC)
• Certificate in Technical Works and Facility Maintenance
• Diploma in Technical Works and Facility Maintenance
• Diploma in Chinese Language Proficiency
• Certificate in Cooperative Management Studies
• Diploma in Cooperative Management Studies
• Diploma in Paralegal Studies
• Diploma in Information and Records Management (DIRM)
• Advanced Diploma in Transportation and Logistics Management
• Advanced Diploma in Shipping, Port Administration and Management
• Diploma in Local Government Legislation
• Diploma in Community Development
• Diploma in Public Finance
• Diploma in Local Government Management
• Diploma in Public Administration Practice
• Diploma in Social Service Administration
• Diploma in Environmental/Health Administration
• Advanced Diploma in Local Government Legislation
• Advanced Diploma in Community Development
• Advanced Diploma in Public Finance
• Advanced Diploma in Local Government Management
• Advanced Diploma in Public Administration Practice
• Advanced Diploma in Social Service Administration
• Advanced Diploma in Environmental/Health Administration
• Professional Diploma in Election Monitoring and Administration
• Professional Diploma in Security and Counter Security Management
• Professional Diploma in Anti-Corruption Management and Administration
• Professional Diploma in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
• Professional Diploma in Public Administration and Governance
UNILAG School Fees For Diploma Courses
Security, Law Enforcement & Intelligence
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma in Law Enforcement and Administration (ADLEA) | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Certificate Course in Law Enforcement and Security (CLES) | ₦55,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Diploma in Security Operations and Management | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Security Operations and Management | ₦150,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Specialist Course in Law Enforcement, Preventive Security and Border Protection | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Specialist Course in Intelligence and Security Investigation Studies | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Specialist Course in Corporate and Industrial Security | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Professional Diploma in Security and Counter Security Management | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
Information Technology
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) | ₦85,000 | Course Materials – ₦25,000 |
| Diploma in Information and Records Management (DIRM) | ₦120,000 | Online Resources – ₦5,000 |
Hospitality & Tourism
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Hospitality Management | ₦150,000 | Textbooks – ₦10,000, Modules – ₦10,000, Perishables – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management | ₦180,000 | Textbooks – ₦10,000, Modules – ₦10,000, Perishables – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Hostel Management | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
Languages & Communication
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency Certificate in European Languages (French/Russian/German/Spanish) | ₦85,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Diploma in French Language Proficiency | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Diploma in Chinese Language Proficiency | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Diploma in English for Professionals (DEP) | ₦120,000 | Course materials to be sourced by students |
| Executive Diploma in English for Professionals (EDEP) | ₦180,000 | Course materials to be sourced by students |
Business, Management & Human Resources (Remaining)
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Diploma in Anti-Corruption Management and Administration | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – As prescribed |
| Professional Diploma in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – As prescribed |
Education
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Early Childhood Education | ₦100,000 | Teaching Practice/Instructional Materials – As prescribed |
| Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Education | ₦120,000 | Teaching Practice/Instructional Materials – As prescribed |
| Diploma in Special Education | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – As prescribed |
Note: Newly admitted students for the Early Childhood Education programmes are required to pay an acceptance fee of ₦41,500.
Health & Social Development
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Social Development and Administration (SDA) | ₦130,000 | Mandatory Field Trip – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Human Kinetics and Health Education (HKHE) | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Herbal Medicine | ₦120,000 | Practical Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Herbal Medicine | ₦150,000 | Practical Materials – ₦25,000 |
Note: Herbal Medicine programmes attract an acceptance fee of ₦41,500 for newly admitted students.
Technical & Driver Training
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Professional Diploma Course for Drivers (APDCD) | ₦150,000 | Practical/Driving Training – ₦20,000 |
| Professional Diploma Course for Drivers (PDCD) | ₦120,000 | Practical/Driving Training – ₦20,000 |
| Certificate in Drivers’ Course (CDC) | ₦80,000 | Practical/Driving Training – ₦10,000 |
| Certificate in Technical Works and Facility Maintenance | ₦60,000 | Workshop Fee – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Technical Works and Facility Maintenance | ₦100,000 | Workshop Fee – ₦15,000 |
Cooperative, Legal & Religious Studies
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Cooperative Management Studies | ₦45,000 | Course Materials – ₦5,000 |
| Diploma in Cooperative Management Studies | ₦60,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Paralegal Studies | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦15,000 |
| Diploma in Mosque Leadership and Management | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
Public Administration & Local Government
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Local Government Legislation | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Local Government Legislation | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Community Development | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Community Development | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Public Finance | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Public Finance | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Local Government Management | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Local Government Management | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Public Administration Practice | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Public Administration Practice | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Social Service Administration | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Social Service Administration | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Diploma in Environmental/Health Administration | ₦80,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Environmental/Health Administration | ₦100,000 | Course Materials – ₦10,000 |
| Professional Diploma in Election Monitoring and Administration | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – As prescribed |
| Professional Diploma in Public Administration and Governance | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – As prescribed |
Transportation & Logistics
| Course | School Fees | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma in Transportation and Logistics Management | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
| Advanced Diploma in Shipping, Port Administration and Management | ₦120,000 | Course Materials – ₦20,000 |
How To Apply For Admission into UNILAG Diploma Courses
• Visit the HRDC portal at https://applications.unilag.edu.ng/ and complete the online pre-application form with your surname, first name, middle name, next of kin, email address, and mobile phone number.
• Submit the pre-application form to generate a Payment Reference Number (RRR) and print the payment slip.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦20,000 via Remita at any designated bank.
• Return to the HRDC portal after payment, click the application form link, and log in using your Payment Reference Number (RRR) and your surname (in lowercase) as the password.
• Complete and submit the online application form.
• Print the completed application form and submit it to the HRDC Secretariat within six (6) weeks from the date of the admission advertisement.
• Submit the following documents along with the printed application form:
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Two photocopies of your birth certificate and academic credentials.
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Two photocopies of the Payment Reference Number (RRR) printout.
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Original and photocopy of the ₦20,000 payment teller/receipt.
• Successful applicants will be notified through their registered email addresses and the HRDC portal.
• Shortlisted candidates should print their admission letters online, as admission letters will not be sent by post.
Frequently Asked Questions
° Can I apply without JAMB?
Yes, JAMB is not required for a diploma; what you need to do is make sure you are able to fulfil the requirements for the particular diploma course.
° How long do UNILAG diploma programmes last?
UNILAG diplomas last for the period of two semesters, while certificate programme duration is 3 months, while some professional courses can take up to 4 semesters.
° Are UNILAG diploma programmes full-time or part-time?
UNILAG diploma courses are offered on a part-time (weekend) basis, but some diploma courses might require full-time lecturing.
Conclusion
UNILAG is offering an opportunity for students to gain a certificate without the hassle of a 4-year study, and the best is that professional courses are also available at the institution.
Freeman is an education writer and the founder of Edulify. He has over four years of experience researching Nigerian universities, admissions, courses, and academic opportunities. His goal is to provide students with accurate, well-researched, and easy-to-understand educational guides to help them make informed academic decisions.