DELSU Diploma Courses and their Requirements 2025/2026

The Delsu diploma program does not require applicants to score high in Jamb, take part in any entrance exam, or even sit for Delsu post-UTME.

Delta State University’s Diploma program only requires just your O’level certification, although a good subject of your O’level subjects in regards to the course of study you wish to apply for is very important.

The program spans two academic sessions (2-Year Diploma Programme), which will run for four (4) semesters.

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Now let’s see the list of Delsu diploma courses available and their requirements.

Delsu Diploma Art Courses

1. Music:

• You must have credit passes at either SSCE/WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE O’level in five subjects, including English Language, and a Pass in Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
• IJMB or RSA Stage II certificate with credit pass in five subjects at O’ level, including English Language, and a Pass in Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
• Grade 5 in Music Theory or Practical of the ABRSM or MUSON is equivalent to O’ Level credit in music.
• A one-year certificate in music from a recognised institution approved by the Senate of Delta State University shall be accepted as a credit pass in music.

2. French:

• For admission into the 2-Year Diploma Programme for Diploma in French, a candidate must possess five credit passes at not more than two sittings, including a credit in English language, a pass in mathematics, and any other four subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) or its equivalent.

3. Theatre Art:

• Every candidate must have credit passes in their O’level certificate in at least five subjects, including English Language, Literature in English, and a Pass in Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

4. Fine and Applied Arts:

• Candidates shall be considered for a 2-Year (4-Semester) Diploma program. Such candidates must possess at least five (5) O’Level credits passes at the SSCE, NECO, GCE in English Language, a Pass in Mathematics, and any other three subjects in not more than two sittings.

Delsu Diploma Engineering Courses

1. Chemical Engineering:

Candidates seeking admission into the program should possess any of the following:

• Credit pass in five (5) subjects, which include mathematics, English language, chemistry, physics, and any other subject at O’level GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB in not more than two (2) sittings.
• TCII with credit passes as in 1 above are eligible to apply.
• City and Guilds Certificate (part 1) in Chemical Engineering or its related discipline.

2. Civil Engineering:

Candidates who are seeking admission into the program should possess any of the following:

• Credit pass in five (5) subjects, including mathematics, English language, chemistry, physics, and any other subject at O’level GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, in not more than two (2) sittings.
• TCII with credit passes as in 1 above are eligible to apply; and
• City and Guilds Certificate (part 1) in Civil Engineering or its related discipline.

3. Electrical Engineering:

To be eligible for admission into the diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering programme, all candidates must satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements:

• Five credit passes in O’level GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB. The subjects include Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics and any other science subject in not more than two (2) sittings.
• TCII with credit passes as in 1 above are eligible to apply.
• City and Guilds Certificate (part 1) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or its
  related discipline.

4. Mechanical Engineering:

Candidates for admission into the program should possess any of the following:

• Credit pass in five (5) subjects, including mathematics, English language, chemistry, physics, and any other subject at O’level GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB in not more than two (2) sittings.
• TCII with credit passes as in 1 above are eligible to apply.
• City and Guilds Certificate (part 1) in Mechanical Engineering or its related discipline.

5. Petroleum Engineering:

Candidates for admission into the program should possess any of the following:

• Credit pass in five (5) subjects, including mathematics, English language, chemistry, physics, and any other subject at O’level GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB in not more than two (2) sittings.
• TCII with credit passes as in 1 above are eligible to apply.
• City and Guilds Certificate (part 1) in Petroleum Engineering or its related
  discipline

Delsu Law Admission Requirements

Every candidate must possess five credit passes at SSCE, WAEC, NABTEB, and G.C.E Ordinary Level, including English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Science in not more than two (2) sittings.

Delsu Diploma Management Science Courses

1. Banking and Finance:

• Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Diploma Programme: Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent (teachers Grade II, W.A.S.C., GCE Ordinary Level, NECO, NABTEB, RSA awarded by WAEC) with five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two (2) subjects from the following: Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Agric Science, or Biology obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

2. Business Administration and Entrepreneurship:

• University requirement of five (5) credits in not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE/NECO/WASC/GCE O’level, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and/or Commerce, and any other two (2) Social/Management Science subjects.

3. Marketing and Entrepreneurship:

• University requirement of five (5) credits in not more than two sittings in SSCE/NECO/WASC/GCE O’level, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and/or Commerce, and any other two (2) Social/Management Science subjects.

4. Accounting:

• Candidates should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent (teachers grade II, WASC, GCE Ordinary Level, NECO, NABTEB, RSA awarded by WAEC with a minimum of five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and one other subject from the following: Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Agric. Science/Biology, obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

5. Public Administration:

• A minimum of five (5) O’level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, NABTEB, TC II, or its equivalent at not more than two sittings, which shall include English Language, Mathematics, Government, and any other Social/Management Science subjects.

Delsu Diploma Science Courses

1. Plant Science:

• Candidates intending to study the two-year program in plant science must possess WASC/GCE O’level or SSCE credit passes in five subjects, which must include English language, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, in not more than two (2) sittings.

2. Environmental Biology:

• For admission into the two-year diploma program in environmental biology, candidates must possess WASC/GCE O’level or SSCE credit passes in five subjects, which must include biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English language (in one sitting).

3. Computer Science:

• To qualify for admission into the Diploma in Computer Science program, candidates must possess at least five O’level credit passes at not more than two sittings, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any two of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, and Geography.

4. Microbiology & Fermentation Technology:

• Candidates should possess the GCE O’level or SSCE or its equivalent with credit passes in at least five subjects, which should include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, in not more than two (2) sittings.

5. Mathematics & Applied Statistics:

• Candidates seeking admission into the two-year diploma program must possess five O’level credit passes, which must include English Language and Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, and Further Mathematics.

6. Biochemistry & Biotechnology:

• Candidates should possess the G.C.E. O’level or SSCE or its equivalent with credit passes in at least five subjects, which should include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in not more than two (2) sittings.

7. Petroleum and Environmental Chemistry:

• Candidates must possess credits with WASC, NECO, or G.C.E. O’level (or its equivalent) in at least five subjects, including English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and one other science subject, in not more than two sittings. 

8. Geology:

• The general entry requirements for the OND program are five (5) O’level credits, which must include Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and any other science subject in not more than two (2) sittings.

9. Science Laboratory Technology (SLT):

• Five (5) credit level passes in SSCE (WAEC or NECO)/GCE O’level in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English Language obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. Equivalent qualifications such as NABTEB are acceptable.

Delsu Diploma Social Science Courses

1. Accounting:

• Candidates should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent (Teachers grade II, WASC, GCE Ordinary Level, NECO, NABTEB, RSA awarded by WAEC) with a minimum of Five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject from the following: Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Agric. Science/Biology, obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

2. Business Administration:

• Candidates must possess a minimum of Five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) NECO or General Certificate of Education (GCE) O’level including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.

3. Social Work:

• A minimum of Five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) NECO or General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level (GCE) O’level TC II or their equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics and two Social Science subjects and any other subject obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

4. Criminology and Security Studies:

• A minimum of Five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), NECO or General Certificate of Education(GCE) O’level TC II or their equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics and two Social Science subject and any other subject obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

5. Public Administration:

• A minimum of Five (5) O’level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, NABTEB, TC II or its equivalent at not more than two sittings, which shall include English Language, Mathematics, Government, and any other Social Science subjects.

6. Mass Communication:

• A minimum of Five (5) O’level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, NABTEB, GCE or its equivalent at not more than two sittings, these should include credit in English Language, Mathematics, and Literature in English and two Social Science subjects.

7. Economics & Social Statistics:

• Five CREDIT passes at the SSCE, NECO, NABTEB, G.C.E O’level, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and one other Social Science subject, and any other subject, in not more than two sittings.

8. Geospatial Studies and Disaster Management:

• Candidates should possess a minimum of five credits at the SSCE or GCE O’level or NECO or O’level NABTEB at not more than two sittings. The five credits must be in English Language, Mathematics, Geography and any two subjects from Economics, Government, Commerce, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, CRS, Literature in English, Accounting, and Agricultural Science.

9. Social Work:

• A minimum of Five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate SSCE, NECO or General Certificate of Education, GCE O’level, TC II or their equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics and two Social Science subjects and, any other subject obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

10. Political Science:

• A minimum of Five (5) O’level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, NABTEB, TC II or its equivalent at not more than two sittings, which shall include English Language, Mathematics, Government, and any other Social Science subjects.

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