O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Telecommunication Engineering 2024; 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 | Telecommunication Engineering |
| Qualification | B. Eng., B.Sc., B. Tech., B. Arc |
| Duration | 3 – 4 Years |
| Suitability | Science students |
| Cut off mark | varies |
| Entrance | Non Competitive |
| Related courses | Telecommunication Engineering related courses |
| Job Availability | Low and Competitive |
You must be a science student to study Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Engineering
The subjects needed to study Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Engineering must include
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Economics
- A trade subject
JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Telecommunication Engineering
Knowing JAMB subjects for Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Engineering
- Maths
- Economics
- Choose one from Account, Commerce and Government
Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Telecommunication Engineering
A’ Level passes/ND and HND in relevant fields into 200 and 300 levels
If for some reason you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with this admission requirement that is the subject combination above, perhaps you should consider other Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Engineering in Nigeria
- Bayero University, Kano
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Baze University
Cut-off Mark for Telecommunication Engineering course
The cut-off mark for Telecommunication Engineering varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Telecommunication 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.
Telecommunication Engineering is how many years course and under which faculty?
Depending on your mode of entry, Telecommunication Engineering is a three to four years course in Nigeria. According to JAMB, Telecommunication Engineering is under Faculty of Agriculture but may be under a different faculty in some universities.
Can a commercial or art student study Telecommunication Engineering?
No! Telecommunication Engineering is a pure science course and not suitable for commercial or art students. But if you have the 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 Telecommunication Engineering is through GCE.
Where can I work with a Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Telecommunication 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.