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O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Education and Social Studies 2019/2020; including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering the Course, WAEC, NECO, GCE, JAMB UTME, Direct Entry, IJBM, JUPEB, CAMBRIDGE, NABTEB, Course Description and Career Opportunities
| Course | Education and Social Studies |
| Qualification | [B. ED/B.A.(Educ.)/B.Sc. (Educ.)/B.Ed. (Tech) |
| Duration | 3 – 4 Years |
| Cut off mark | varies |
| Entrance | Very Competitive |
| Related courses | Education and Social Studies related courses |
| Job Availability | High and Competitive |
This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level requirement to study Education and Social Studies. That is, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers) and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. In other to help you avoid having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Universities, we have some post that will be of benefit to you. You can always ignore!
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- Nigeria University Guides
- How to study online course and earn a degree
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WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Education and Social Studies
The subjects needed to study Education and Social Studies in WAEC must contain five (5) credit. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The O level requirement, that is, the required WAEC subject combination for Education and Social Studies must include
- English Language
- Plus two Arts /Social Science subjects
JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Education and Social Studies
Knowing JAMB subjects for Education and Social Studies is not enough. You should aim for a score of 180 – 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side (Just a piece of advice) because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider College of Education or Polytechnic… Please note – JAMB is not the only option for admission. If you’re having troubles JAMB UTME maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND or Predegree.
JAMB UTME subject combinations (subjects to write in jamb) to study Education and Social Studies are any three subjects from
- Christian Religious Knowledge
- Economics, Geography/Physics
- Government
- History and IRS.
Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Education and Social Studies
(i) NCE (Social Studies) from recognised colleges.
(ii) Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects
If for some reasons you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with this admission requirement that is the subject combination above, perhaps you should consider other Education and Social Studies similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements. You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad or within. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please consider
- The Fees
- The Distance
- The Environment
- The Degree Certificate
- Vulnerability to Strike
- Acceptable O Level and A-level Result
- Academic Calendar
See useful guides on how to choose a course and university
These are the list of Universities offering Education and Social Studies in Nigeria
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Adeyemi College of Education
- College of Education, Agbor
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- AOCOE
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- CE-College of Education, Akwanga
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo State
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- EDALV
- EDGUSifyU(T)
- EDKAN
- EDOBUDU
- EDZAR
- Ekiti State University
- Federal College of Education, Kontagora
- Federal College of Education, Okene
- Federal College of Education, Pankshin
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State.
- Kogi State University Anyigba
- KWASCOE
- Kwara State College of education, Ilorin (KWCOED)
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Moforiji
- Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
- NSCOE
- Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, Anambra State
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Osun State College of Education Ilesa
- SHAGARI
- Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
- UMAR
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Uyo
- Veritas University, Abuja
- College of Education, Warri (COEWARRI)
- College Of Education Zing Taraba State
Cut-off Mark for Education and Social Studies course
The cut-off mark for Education and Social Studies varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Education and Social Studies is a good course and you can also check the top best Educational courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.
Education and Social Studies is how many years course and under which faculty?
Depending on your mode of entry, Education and Social Studies is a three to four years course in Nigeria. According to JAMB, this course is under Faculty of Education but may be under a different faculty in some universities.
Where can I work with a Degree in Education and Social Studies
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Education and Social Studies. I urge you to also find out where you can work with the degree. Please take your time to read Fatherprada’s Career Guide – so that you can have knowledge on how the labour market operate after graduating. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.
Special Consideration
The SSCE O level and A-level subject needed to study Education and Social Studies have been listed above but, some Universities may accept D7 or E8 in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results. You will know more when you take a look at the special consideration (waiver) for this course if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for this course had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar..
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Enebeli Ifeanyi is a graduate of Information science and a Counselor at Fatherprada’s blog. He loves Poetry and Philosophy but hates Mathematics. A reader by day and a writer by night. He hails from Ezionum in Ukwuani L.G.A.