School of Postgraduate Studies
Championing Excellence in Advanced Research and Professional Development
Welcome to Postgraduate School, Njala University
A center of advanced learning, research excellence, and innovative scholarship serving national and international communities.
🎯 Vision & Mission
🏛️ Governance and Structure
Administrative Structure
The School of Postgraduate Studies is semi-autonomous and under the direct supervision of the Vice Chancellor and Principal, with a Dean as head, with appropriate reporting to the Njala University Senate.
Postgraduate School Board (PSB) Composition
Ex-Officio Members
- Dean of SPGS (Chairman of the Board)
- Deputy Vice Chancellors
- Deans of Schools and their Representatives
- Director Academic Affairs
- One Graduate Student
Invited in Attendance
- Registrar
- Finance Director
- Director Quality Assurance
- Director Research and Development
- Coordinators of Postgraduate programmes in each School
Duties of the Postgraduate School Board
The PSB sets policy for the Postgraduate School, subject to the approval of the Senate. Such policies include:
- Conditions for admission
- Requirements for supervision of postgraduate programmes
- Approval of new programmes
- Revision of existing degree programmes
- Approval for the award of degrees to successful candidates, subject to ratification by Senate and Court
📚 Historical Development
Programme Evolution
The current structure and content of the academic programmes were introduced in 2001 with a 15-month Taught Masters curriculum ran in three schools:
Agriculture
Education
Environmental Sciences
More than 20 years down the line, the School now offers programmes anchored in 8 Schools. Programme duration now ranges from 18 to 24 months.
🎓 Academic Schools
Postgraduate programmes are currently offered across 8 Schools:
📋 Programme Structure
Master's Programmes
Duration: 18 to 24 months
Format: Taught programmes with research component
MPhil and PhD Programmes
These programmes have mandatory taught components that culminate into All But Dissertation (ABD) for the remaining duration of the programme.
This structure ensures students develop strong theoretical foundations before progressing to advanced independent research.
📍 Campus Locations
Classes are held at three strategic locations across Sierra Leone:
Njala Campus
Main Campus
Bo Campus
Southern Province
Freetown Location
Western Area
Staff Complement
Our staff complement is drawn from within and without the university, bringing together local expertise and international perspectives to ensure the highest quality of postgraduate education and research supervision.
Key Highlights
Years of Excellence
Since 2001
Academic Schools
Diverse Disciplines
Campus Locations
Accessible Education
Months Duration
Master's Programmes
Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Communities
The School of Postgraduate Studies at Njala University is committed to excellence in advanced research, innovative scholarship, and professional development, preparing graduates to become leaders and change-makers in their respective fields, contributing to national development and global knowledge advancement.