Official List of Courses Offered in National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN): Are you a working professional looking to upgrade your degree? Or perhaps you are a fresh school leaver seeking a university that is immune to ASUU strikes? If you have chosen the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), you are opting for flexibility, affordability, and stability.

NOUN is the largest tertiary institution in West Africa. Unlike conventional universities (like UNILAG or ABU), NOUN operates an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) model. This means no crowded lecture halls, no strict “catchment areas,” and mostly no JAMB cut-off marks (though you need a JAMB regularization number).

ADMISSION UPDATE 2026/2027: Before you scan the list, you must be aware of two major updates regarding NOUN’s professional courses:

1. The Law School Situation: NOUN offers a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). However, the battle for NOUN graduates to attend the Nigerian Law School is an ongoing saga. While recent amendments favor NOUN, admission into Law School is often cleared in “batches” due to the backlog. If your goal is to practice law immediately after graduation, proceed with caution and verify the current Council of Legal Education status.

2. Nursing is Professional: The B.NSc Nursing Science at NOUN is fully accredited. It is a favorite for already registered nurses (RN) who want to upgrade to a degree, though it is also open to freshers with specific requirements.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at NOUN for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. Faculty of Social Sciences (The Most Popular)

This faculty houses the most sought-after course in NOUN: Criminology.

• B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies — The #1 most popular course at NOUN.

• B.Sc. Economics

• B.Sc. International Relations

• B.Sc. Mass Communication

• B.Sc. Broadcast Journalism — New (Unbundled from Mass Comm)

• B.Sc. Film Production — New

• B.Sc. Development Studies

• B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

• B.Sc. Political Science

• B.Sc. Tourism Studies

2. Faculty of Health Sciences

• B.NSc. Nursing Science — Requires RN/RM for Direct Entry or strong O’Levels for freshers.

• B.Sc. Public Health — Hot Cake.

• B.Sc. Environmental Health Science

3. Faculty of Management Sciences

Designed for working professionals who want to climb the corporate ladder.

• B.Sc. Accounting

• B.Sc. Banking and Finance

• B.Sc. Business Administration

• B.Sc. Cooperative and Rural Development

• B.Sc. Entrepreneurship

• B.Sc. Marketing

• B.Sc. Public Administration

4. Faculty of Sciences

• B.Sc. Biology

• B.Sc. Chemistry

• B.Sc. Computer Science — Heavily practical; requires access to a good computer.

• B.Sc. Environmental Management and Toxicology

• B.Sc. Information Technology

• B.Sc. Mathematics

• B.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science (Combined Honors)

• B.Sc. Physics

5. Faculty of Education

NOUN is a giant in teacher training.

• B.A. (Ed) Early Childhood Education

• B.A. (Ed) English

• B.A. (Ed) French

• B.A. (Ed) Primary Education

• B.Sc. (Ed) Agricultural Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Biology

• B.Sc. (Ed) Business Education

• B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry

• B.Sc. (Ed) Computer Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Health Education

• B.Sc. (Ed) Human Kinetics

• B.Sc. (Ed) Integrated Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics

• B.Sc. (Ed) Physics

• B.LIS Library and Information Science

6. Faculty of Arts

• B.A. Christian Religious Studies

• B.A. English

• B.A. French

• B.A. Hausa

• B.A. Igbo

• B.A. Islamic Studies

• B.A. Philosophy

• B.A. Yoruba

7. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

• B. Agric. Agricultural Economics and Agro-Busines

• B. Agric. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

• B. Agric. Animal Science

• B. Agric. Crop Science

• B. Agric. Soil and Land Resources Management

• B.Sc. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (Check portal for availability)

8. Faculty of Law

• LL.B Law — Note the warning in the introduction above.

  NOUN Postgraduate Courses (Masters & PGD)

NOUN is arguably the best university for PGD and Masters because it allows you to work while you study.

• PGD: Business Admin, Public Admin, Education, Criminology, Information Technology, Mass Communication.

• M.Sc. / M.A.: Mass Communication, Peace Studies, Criminology, Public Health, Information Technology, Business Administration (MBA).

• Ph.D.: Available in select departments (mostly Sciences and Education).

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

1. No JAMB Score Required: NOUN does not require you to sit for the UTME exam or score 200.

• However, you do need a JAMB Registration Number. If you don’t have one, you will apply for “JAMB Regularization” (Part-Time/Sandwich form) to get a number for your file.

2. O-Level Requirements

• You need 5 Credit passes in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB, including English and Mathematics.

• Two Sittings: Accepted for all courses.

3. Direct Entry is Easy

• If you have an OND (Lower Credit) or HND, you can be admitted into the 200 Level.

• Third Class degree holders can apply for PGD (Postgraduate Diploma) to “clean up” their degree before a Master’s.

4. NYSC Status: Does NOUN go for NYSC?

• Generally, NOUN graduates receive an Exclusion Letter from NYSC. This certificate is legally equivalent to the Discharge Certificate for employment purposes.

• Note: Policy talks are ongoing to fully mobilize NOUN graduates for the 1-year service, but for now, expect an Exclusion Letter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is a NOUN degree recognized abroad? Yes. NOUN is a Federal University established by an Act of Parliament. Its degrees are recognized globally for WES evaluation (Canada/USA/UK migration).

How do I attend lectures? NOUN is “Open and Distance Learning.”

• Lectures: Mostly online (virtual facilitation).

• Exams: You must go to your Study Centre physically to write exams. (Pen-on-Paper for 300L/400L, Computer-Based for 100L/200L).