The need for the correct O’level and JAMB subject combination for Political Science cannot be overemphasized as candidates most time tend to ignore the importance of this subject matter thus making it difficult for them to gain admission into the university or polytechnic to study these courses.
Making use of the correct and approved WAEC and NECO subject requirements plus JAMB subject combination for Political Science makes the admission process much easier for candidates seeking admission to study Political Science in their various institutions.
Not many are aware that one of the major reason for the increase in purchase of change of university and institution is because before embarking on the UTME, most candidates fail to confirm the correct O’level subject that is required to study Political Science and thus making them go through the process of change of course since their O’level subjects in WAEC or NECO is not a requirement to study their registered course.
We wrote a well detail post on subject combination for WAEC/NECO and JAMB, going through it will give candidates a better understanding on subject combination for not just Pol Science but other courses approved by the NUC.
In this post today, we shall be giving candidates full details as regards the WAEC and NECO otherwise known as O’Level subjects combination and requirements for studying Political Science.
Political Science is one of the most popular courses studied in most tertiary institutions. The course might not be termed professional, but it covers a wide range and scope. Many wonder upon graduation, where a Political Scientist can work? A Political Science graduate can work for any organization that has a stake in the polity of that nation, such as the Government parastatals, Labor Unions, and Political organizations and even Limited Liability companies.
Political Science is a course for Art inclined students in secondary schools and it is one of the most sought after courses students upon graduating from secondary schools search for online. We will not just concentrate on the O’level subjects required to study Political Science but also, the best schools to study this course but this is not to say other schools offering Political Science are of lesser relevance.
Upon completing this post, you ought to be clear about the followings:
a) O’Level Subjects for studying Political Science in any Nigerian University
b) Admission Requirements for studying Political Science
c) Whether you can combine WAEC and NECO results for Studying Political Science
d) Cut off Mark for Political Science in any University or Polytechnic
e) List of Universities In Nigeria offering Political Science
f) List of Private Schools offering Political Science
g) State and Federal Universities Offering Political Science
The above will all be treated in this post so kindly read through carefully in order not to miss vital points.
O’Level And UTME Approved Subjects Combination For Political Science
Also, in the quest to study Political Science, most candidates look out for the best institution for studying Political Science as a course. Say for example; University of Ibadan, UNIBEN, University of Calabar (UNICAL), DELSU and other universities listed below are not just known for studying Political Science but can be regarded as the best for this course.
Now lets go through the admission requirements for studying Political Science before discussing about the O’level (NECO/WAEC) and JAMB approved subjects combination for the course.
WAEC and NECO Admission Requirements For Studying Political Science
Studying Political Science as the case may present itself requires that candidate posses the following:
a) Must have obtained a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credits in the following subjects; English Language, Government or History and three or four other subjects in not more than 2 sittings. Please note that University of Ibadan accepts one (1) sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings.
Cut Off Mark For Political Science
It is advised that prospective students score up to 240 minimum JAMB cut off mark and above to stand a chance of studying Pol. Science due to the competitive nature of the course. Though cut off mark may vary from school to school. Ideally, the 240 JAMB score is enough to see any candidate through so long as you pass your post UTME.
In the above, we have listed the two major requirements and correct O’level subjects combination for studying Political Science.
We will not deny the fact that having the correct WAEC or NECO subject combination for Political Science is also a key metric for determining whether a candidate is eligible to gain admission into any university but other requirements must be put into consideration too.
Below are the approved JAMB/UTME subjects every student must write in JAMB in order to study Political Science as a course in the University or polytechnic.
UTME Subjects To Write For Studying Political Science
During UTME, all candidates are mandated to write just the following subjects as it relates to their preferred choice of course. For Political Science, the following subjects are mandatory, any other subjects aside the under-listed subjects, candidates automatically loses his or her chances of studying Political Science.
1) English Language,
2) Government or History plus two other Social Science / Arts subjects or Mathematics
Having the above information as regards the O’level and UTME subjects a candidate must posses in order to study Political Science cannot be complete without knowing the schools that offer this course. See the list below for schools currently offering Political Science.
List of Universities In Nigeria Offering Political Science
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
University Of Jos, Jos
University Of Lagos
University Of Maiduguri
University Of Mkar, Gboko
University Of Nigeria Nsukka
University Of Uyo
Abia State University, Uturu
Achievers University Owo
Adamawa State University, Mubi
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Anambra State University, Uli
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
Benue State University, Makurdi
Sokoto State University, Sokoto
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara State
Tansain University, Oba, Anambra State
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina
University Of Calabar, Calabar
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
Wellspring University, Irhihi/Ogbaneki, Benin City
Wesley University Of Science And Technology. Ondo
Yobe State University, Damaturu
Bingham University, Karu
Bowen University, Iwo
Caleb University, Imota
Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota
Delta State University, Abraka
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Fountain University, Osogbo
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji (JABU)
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Kogi State University, Anyigba
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
Madonna University, Okija
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Niger Delta University , Wilberforce Island
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Novena University Ogume
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Obong University, Obong, Ntak
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
Plateau State University, Bokkos
Redeemers University
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu
Ritman University,Ikot-Ekpene,Akwa-Ibom State
These information provided here are JAMB’s requirements and all candidates searching for the correct O’Level and UTME subjects for studying Political Science as a course in any University and Polytechnic in Nigeria. All schools are have been warned to comply with the directives which are still in force.
Hope the above information is well understood? If you have any question as regards WAEC and NECO O’level subjects requirements for studying Political Science and the JAMB approved subjects combination for Political Science as a course, kindly get back to us via our comment section below and we shall respond accordingly.
