WAEC and JAMB Subject Combinations for Communication Technology

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O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Communication Technology; 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

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JAMB officially classified this course under Faculty/School/College of Engineering/Environmental/Technology.
Probable Degree type – [B. Eng., B.Sc., B. Tech., B. Arc.]

The admission requirement to study Communication Technology in Nigeria Universities includes one or a combination of ‘O’ level results or A-level result if you’re going through Direct Entry. This page will literally answer questions such as WAEC subject combination, JAMB UTME subject combination, Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers), where you can work with the degree and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. If you’re still having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Universities, we have some post that may be of benefit to you.

WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Communication Technology
The subjects needed to study Communication Technology in WAEC must contain five (5) credit. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The O level requirement that is the compulsory WAEC subject combination for Communication Technology must include:

English Language
Mathematics If you don’t have credit in Mathematics, Click here fast
Economics
A trade subject

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Communication Technology
You should aim for a score of 180 – 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side (Just an 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 combination (subject to write in jamb) to study Communications Technology are

Maths
Economics
Anyone of Account, Commerce and Government

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Communication Technology
A’ Level passes/ND and HND in relevant fields into 200 and 300 levels

Just a reminder: Everything you have read so far is a general requirement, it is expedient that you also check the special consideration for this course below. If for some reasons you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with the subject combination above, perhaps you should consider taking 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.

So now that you know the compulsory WAEC, JAMB subject combination for Communication Technology, (which is also applicable to NECO and GCE) as well as A-level result/certificate. Do you know which Universities in Nigeria offer Communication Technology
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
According to 2017/2018 JAMB Brochure, only Bells University of Technology, Otta offers Communication Technology

Where can I work with a Degree in Communication Technology
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Communication Technology. 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 Communication Technology 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 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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Special Consideration”] What is Direct Entry special consideration (waiver) for Communication Technology
(i) Bauchi State University, Gadau: a) two ‘A’ level passes in any of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agric. Science. b) ND and HND (Preferably at Upper Credit) in relevant fields into 200 level.

(ii) Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) requires at least two ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry and Economics. It also accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Information Management Technology, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering. Candidates must in addition meet UTME O’ level requirements. It does not accept First Degree or NCE.

(iii) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) same as Information System

(iv) Bells University of Technology, Otta accepts (a) Two A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. (b) ND/HND in Computer Engineering or Electrical /Electronics Engineering with at least an Upper Credit from a recognized Polytechnic.

(v) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) accepts Diploma with at least Lower Credit in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, NCE with major in Computer or ICT, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Library Science, Management Information System, Information Management Technology (IMT) (ii) IJMB/HSC/GCE ‘A’ level (with at least 8 points) ICT/Computer Studies and any 1 or 2 of the following: Accounting/Book-Keeping, Commerce, Geography, IMT, government, Business Admin./Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics.

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE special consideration (waiver) for Communication Technology
(i) Bauchi State University, Gadau five O’ level credit in Mathematics, English Language, Any of Commerce, Economics, Business Method, Home Economics and any two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Agricultural Science and Health Science.

(ii) Renaissance University, Enugu requires credit in Physics or Chemistry.

(iii) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) same as Information System. (iv) Bells University of Technology, Otta require five SSCE Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

(iv) Bells University of Technology, Otta require five SSCE Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

(v) Federal University of Technology, Minna: (a) For Telecommunication Engineering requires five SSCE Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other Science subject. (b) For Information and Media Technology requires five SSCE Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant Science subject.

(vi) Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) requires at least five ‘O’ Level credit in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Biology, Economics and Geography in not more than two sittings.

(vii) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) requires credit to include any three (3) from ICT/ Computer Science, Principles of Accounting/ Book-Keeping, Further mathematics, Physics, Geography, Government, Chemistry, Store Management, Office Practice/Insurance, Commence/ Economics, Marketing/Entrepreneurship

What is JAMB UTME special consideration (waiver) for Communication Technology
(i) Bauchi State University, Gadau requires Mathematics, Economics and any of Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

(ii) Bells University of Technology, Otta and Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) require Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

(ii) American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN) same as Information System.

(iii) Federal University of Technology, Minna a. For Telecommunication Engineering requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. (b) For Information and Media Technology requires Mathematics, Physics and any one Science subjects

(iv) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) requires Economics and any two of Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Government, Geography and Mathematics.

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