Last updated on October 17, 2019 by The Counselor

O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Education and History 2020/2021; 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

This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level requirement to study Education and History. That is, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), s, 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 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 History

The subjects needed to study Education and History 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 History must include

1. English Language
2. History and any relevant Arts subjects.
3. A Trade Subject

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Education and History 

Knowing JAMB subjects for Education and History 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 History

1. History
2. Any other two subjects chosen from CRK, Islamic Studies, Lit. in English, French, Yoruba Geography/Physics, Economics, Government and Hausa.

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Education and History
Two NCE merit/’A’ level passes in History and one other relevant Arts subject

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 History  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 History in Nigeria

1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
2. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
3. Abia State University, Uturu
4. Adeyemi College of Education
5. College of Education, Agbor
6. AOCOE
7. Bayero University, Kano
8. Yobe State University, Damaturu
9. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
10. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
11. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
12. Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo State
13. EDALV
14. Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, Anambra State (offer course as Education /History and International Studies)
15. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
16. Fountain University, Oshogbo
17. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
18. Gombe State University, Gombe
19. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
20. University of Ibadan (UI)
21. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
22. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
23. KWASCOE
24. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
25. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
26. Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
27. Northwest University Kano (NWU)
28. NSCOE
29. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
30. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
31. Osun State College of Education Ilesa
32. SHAGARI
33. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
34. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
35. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYUK)
36. Ekiti State University
37. Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
38. USCOE
39. University of Uyo
40. College of Education, Warri (COEWARRI).

Cut-off Mark for Education and History course

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

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

The SSCE O level and A-level subject needed to study Education and History 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..