The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) stands as a beacon of educational excellence, offering a diverse array of courses approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). In this blog post, we’ll explore the courses available at NDA, providing insights into the faculties and their respective departments.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
- BSc Accounting:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Financial Accounting, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography, History, Economics, Literature in English.
- BA French:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, French, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History, Arabic, CRK/IRK, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, Home Management, Nigerian Languages.
- BSc Economics:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Economics, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Financial Accounting, Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography, History, French, Home Management, Literature in English.
- BA Arabic:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language, Arabic, and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Arabic, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History, French, IRK, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, Home Management, Nigerian Languages.
- BSc Geography:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Geography, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: History, Economics, Government, Civic Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Visual Arts, Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Physical Education, Health Education, Technical Drawing, Food Nutrition, Home Management.
- BA History and War Studies:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, History/Government, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Arabic, Civic Education, Economics, Geography, Commerce, French, Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Nigerian Language.
- BSc Political Science and Defence Studies:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Government/Civic Education, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: History, Economics, French, Arabic, Geography, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Home Management, Commerce, Nigerian Language.
- BSc Psychology:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language, Biology, and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Biology, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Economics, History, Government, Civic Education, Chemistry, Geography, Health Education, Literature in English, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Home Management, Agricultural Science.
Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies:
- BSc Intelligence and Cyber Security Studies:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Physics, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Economics/Geography, Chemistry/Biology, Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Further Mathematics.
- BSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Economics, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Chemistry, Government, History, Geography, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Food And Nutrition, Home Management, Physics, Biology, Agric Science, Visual Arts, Technical Drawing, Building Construction.
- BSc Military Science:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Physics, Mathematics.
- Relevant Credits: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Agricultural Science, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Building Construction.
Faculty of Engineering:
- BEng Civil Engineering:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
- Relevant Credits: Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Building Construction, Agricultural Science, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Studies.
- BEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
- Relevant Credits: Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Basic Electronics, Computer Studies, Basic Electricity.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
- Relevant Credits: Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Auto Mechanics, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Studies.
Faculty of Science:
- BSc Biological Sciences:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry.
- Relevant Credits: Physics, Further Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Geography, Health Education.
- BSc Chemistry:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
- Relevant Credits: Biology, Further Mathematics, Agricultural Science.
- BSc Computer Science:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Physics.
- Relevant Credits: Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Biology, Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity.
- BSc Mathematics:
- Requirements: 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics.
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Conclusion: The Nigerian Defence Academy provides a rich educational experience across diverse faculties, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. Aspiring candidates can use this comprehensive guide to understand the course offerings and requirements, opening doors to a promising future.
FAQs:
- What are the entry requirements for NDA courses?
- Entry requirements vary by course but generally include 5 credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings.
- How can I check NDA admission lists?
- Stay tuned to official announcements and regularly check the NDA website for updates on admission lists.
- What is the NDA cut-off mark for the 2024/2025 academic session?
- Refer to the latest official NDA announcements or the NUC for information on the cut-off mark for the upcoming academic session.