O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Software Engineering 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	Software Engineering
Qualification	B. Eng., B.Sc., B. Tech., B. Arc
Duration	3 – 4 Years
Suitability	Science students
Cut off mark	180
Entrance	Very Competitive
Related courses	Software Engineering related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive

You must be a science student to study Software Engineering in Nigeria Universities, and that’s can only be possible if you meet admission requirements. This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level requirement.

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 Software Engineering

The subjects needed to study Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering must include

1. Mathematics
2. English Language
3.  Three other Science subjects
4. A trade subject

 

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Software Engineering 

Knowing JAMB subjects for Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering

1. Mathematics
2. Economics
3. Choose any from Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Geography.

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Software Engineering
‘A’ level passes ND/NCE at credit/merit levels and HND (lower credit) in relevant fields into 200 and 300 levels.

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 Software Engineering  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. 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

This is the list of Universities offering Software Engineering in Nigeria

According to 2022 JAMB Brochure, only American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) offers Software Engineering

Cut-off Mark for Software Engineering course

The cut-off mark for Software Engineering 180. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Software Engineering is a good course and you can also check the top best engineering courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.

Software Engineering is how many years course and under which faculty?

Depending on your mode of entry, Software Engineering is a three to four years course in Nigeria. According to JAMB, this course is under Faculty of Agriculture but may be under a different faculty in some universities.

Can a commercial or art student study Software Engineering?

No! Software Engineering is a pure science course and not suitable for commercial or art student. But if you have required subject combination in your O level result, you can go for it if that is the course you desire to study. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects during WAEC registration because your schools may go against it. The alternative way to write the required subjects combination for Software Engineering is through GCE.

Where can I work with a Degree in Software Engineering 
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Software Engineering. I urge you to also find out where you can work with the degree. Please take your time to read The Act of Getting a Job – so you would know what you’re up against after graduating. Career opportunities will be added soon.

The SSCE O level and A-level subject needed to study Software Engineering have been listed above. 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 (waiver) for Software Engineering in Nigeria
(i) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) accepts (a) ‘A’ level credit passes chosen from English Language, Mathematics,: Physics; Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Studies, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Biology, Literature in English, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Civics, and French.
(b) ND/HND (c) ICGSE and ‘A’ level Cambridge (ii) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) does not offer admissions direct to 200 level programs and may transfer credits relevant to it’s major at the discretion of the Dean of school.

What is WAEC, NECO or GCE special consideration (waiver) for Software Engineering in Nigeria
(i) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) requires Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from the following with emphasis on the ranking order: Physics; Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Studies, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Biology, Literature in English, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Civics, and French. It does not accept credit passes in the following; Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Home Craft, Home management, Physical Education, Physical and Health Education, Music, Commerce, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Book keeping, Islamic History, Religious Studies, Tajweed, Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, Turkish, Study skills.

What is JAMB UTME special consideration (waiver) for Software Engineering in Nigeria
(i) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) requires Mathematics, plus any other subjects from the following: Physics; Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Studies, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Biology, Literature in English, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Civics, and French.