We provide various options to enhance your knowledge and expertise, catering to your specific study objectives. If you're not prepared to pursue a degree yet, you might consider beginning with a certificate or diploma of higher education. These credentials are highly regarded in their own capacity and also serve as a stepping stone towards a degree, allowing you to progress gradually in your studies. This way, if you decide to pursue a degree later on, you've already made significant progress.
You can also enhance your knowledge and skills through a microcredential, short course, or by enrolling in a standalone module.
Numerous of our credentials serve as progressive milestones, transitioning from one level to the next, while also holding intrinsic value individually. You might begin with a certificate and opt to conclude your academic journey there. Alternatively, you could advance your education, earning a diploma followed by a degree.
Total of 120 credits
Total of 240 credits
Total of 360 credits
...you aim to pursue studies spanning both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Integrates undergraduate and postgraduate studies
480
Usually, it takes 8 years when pursued part-time.
...you are employed or engaged in volunteering within a specific field and seek to augment your professional and technical expertise.
The initial two-thirds of a degree with honors
240
sually, it takes 8 years when pursued part-time.
We provide the majority of our foundational degrees as higher education diplomas for students residing or employed in Nigeria.
...you aim to specialize in a specific profession or subject area.
These credentials are exclusive to Lumina Open University.
60–90
Usually, it takes one year when pursued part-time.
...you're seeking to enhance your skills and undergo retraining.
The initial two-thirds of a degree with honors.
240
Typically 4 years part time