O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Education and Political Science 2022; 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 Political Science
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 Political Science 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 Political Science. In other words, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (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 student guide articles that will be of benefit to you. You can ignore.

• The required documents for admission into Nigeria universities
• How to gain admission easily into Nigeria Universities
• Nigeria University Guides
• How to study online course and earn a degree
• Study abroad for free through scholarships

 

WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Education and Political Science

The subjects needed to study Education and Political Science in WAEC must contain five (5) credit. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The required WAEC subject combination (O level requirement) for Education and Political Science must include

1. English Language
2. Government/ History
3. Three other subjects.
4. A Trade Subject

 

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Education and Political Science 

Knowing JAMB subjects for Education and Political Science 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, HND or Predegree!..

These are JAMB UTME subject combinations (subjects to write in jamb) to study Education and Political Science

1. Government or History
2. Plus 2 other Arts or Social Science subjects

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Education and Political Science
(i) Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects chosen from Government or History, Economics and Geography/Physics.
(ii) NCE merit pass in Govt./History, Economics and Geography/Physics

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 Political Science  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
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This is the list of Universities offering Education and Political Science in Nigeria

1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
2. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
3. Abia State University, Uturu
4. College of Education, Agbor
5. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
6. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
7. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
8. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
9. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
10. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
11. Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo State
12. EDALV
13. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
14. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
15. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
16. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
17. University of Ibadan (UI)
18. College of Education, Ikere Ekiti
19. Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun
20. Kwara State College of education, Ilorin (KWCOED)
21. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
22. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
23. Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, Anambra State
24. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
25. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
26. Osun State College of Education Ilesa
27. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
28. Tansian University, Umunya
29. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
30. Ekiti State University
31. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
32. Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
33. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
34. University of Uyo
35. College of Education, Warri (COEWARRI)

 

Cut-off Mark for Education and Political Science course

The cut-off mark for Education and Political Science varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Education and Political Science 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 Political Science is how many years course and under which faculty?

Depending on your mode of entry, Education and Political Science 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 Political Science 
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Education and Political Science. 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 Political Science 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

What is Direct Entry Special Consideration to study Education and Political Science
(i) Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) accepts merit in two teaching subjects at NCE one of which must be Political Science / Government.
(ii) Abia State University, Uturu accepts pass in Mathematics.
(iii) Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) & University of Uyo – No Direct Entry.
(iv) University of Uyo and University of Calabar (UNICAL) accept NCEmerit and above in Political Science or Government plus UTME requirements.
(v) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma require a pass in ‘O’ level Mathematic
(vi) University of Benin (UNIBEN) requires: 2/3 NCE merit passes including Government/History plus 3/2 O/L passes including English Language and Mathematics at one sittings.
(vii) Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeniaccepts two A’ level credit in Arts and Social Science subjects. Credit passes in NCE, ND. (viii) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) accepts NCE(Merit) in Government/History, Geography, Social Studies or Political Science.
(ix) Benson Idahosa University, Benin City in addition to the O’ level requirements specified, a minimum of two relevant subjects passed at GCE Advanced level or NCE (3 merits) in relevant field not below credit level is required.
(x) Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED) requires THREE ‘A’ level passes/NCE Credit/Merit to include Government or History. *ND/HND with upper credit in Public Administration or Local Government.
(xi) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) accepts two ‘A’ level credit including Government and one other Social Science subject. or NCE with credit/merit passes in Political Science combined with any other Social Science or professional subject.
(xii) Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) accepts two ‘A’ level credit including Government and one other Social Science or Arts subject or NCE and approved equivalents in relevant subjects with at least lower credit may be considered.
(xiii) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) – Same as Vocational and Technical Education.
(xiv) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba accepts (a) two ‘A’ levels chosen from Government/History Economics Geography. (b) NCE Merit passes in Government/History Economics Geography. (c) National Diploma at Credit level in public Administration

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE Special Consideration to study Education and Political Science
(i) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accepts TC II with merit/credit in English, Mathematics and three other subjects.
(ii) University of Uyo, Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), University of Calabar (UNICAL), EDALV, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) and University of Abuja, Gwagwalada require at least a pass in ‘O’ level Mathematics
(iii) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) requires five ‘O’ level credit/merit. Credit passes must include Government, English Language and Mathematics or Five TC II credit/merit passes must include English Language, Mathematics and Social Studies.-History is mandatory.
(iv) Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) and University of Calabar (UNICAL) do not accept History in lieu of Government.
(v) University of Benin (UNIBEN), Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye and Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) requires level credit in Mathematics. University of Benin (UNIBEN) requires any Social Science subject. (vi) University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) requires one of Economics, Commerce or Geography/Physics. (v) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) requires Credit Passes in Mathematics.
(vi) Benson Idahosa University, Benin City requires a credit in Mathematics (vii) Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) requires credit in Mathematics.
(viii) Abia State University, Uturu requires Five SSCE credit to include English Language, Government or History and any three subjects, and at least a pass in Mathematics
(viv) Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) requires Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language and Mathematics to form the core subjects, with credit in three (3) other relevant Art or Social Science subject at not more than two sittings. The candidate must earn an acceptable score in the UTME

What is JAMB UTME Special Consideration to study Education and Political Science
(i) University of Benin (UNIBEN) accepts one Social Science subject and any other subject.
(ii) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) requires Govt. and any two of Economics, Geography/Physics and Mathematics.
(iii) Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni requires Government and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.