O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Islamic Studies; 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 

 

The admission requirement to study Islamic Studies 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.

• How to study online course and earn a degree
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• How to gain admission easily into Nigeria Universities

 

What is O level/WAEC subject combination (requirement) for Islamic Studies?
The subjects needed to study Islamic Studies 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 Islamic Studies must include:

1. English Language
2. Islamic Religious Studies or Arabic
3. Any three relevant subjects.
4. A trade subject

 

What is JAMB UTME subject combination (subject needed) for Islamic Studies?
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) for Islamic Studies are

1. Islamic Religious Studies
2. Two other Arts subjects

 

What is Direct Entry requirement (that is the required A-level result you need) to study Islamic Studies?
Two ‘A’ level passes to include Islamic Studies.

 

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 Islamic Studies, (which is also applicable to NECO and GCE) as well as A-level result/certificate. Do you know which Universities in Nigeria offer Islamic Studies?
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

List of Nigeria Universities offering Islamic Studies include:

1. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
2. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
3. Yobe State University, Damaturu
4. Bauchi State University, Gadau
5. Bayero University, Kano Click to read conditions
6. Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin
7. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
8. Federal University Gashua, Yobe Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
9. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
10. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
11. Fountain University, Oshogbo
12. Gombe State University, Gombe
13. University of Ibadan (UI) Click to read conditions
14. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Click to read conditions
15. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
16. University of Jos (UNIJOS) Click to read conditions
17. Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU) Click to read conditions
18. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
19. Kogi State University Anyigba
20. Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
21. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) Click to read conditions
22. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
23. Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
24. Northwest University Kano (NWU)
25. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
26. Sokoto State University
27. Summit University
28. Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
29. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
30. UMYUK
31. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Click to read conditions

 

Where can I work with a Degree in Islamic Studies? 
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Islamic Studies. 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 Islamic Studies 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.

See also:

• WAEC, JAMB UTME Subject for Arabic and Islamic Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Arabic Studies
• WAEC, JAMB UTME Subject for Comparative Religious Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Christian Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Religious Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Arabic Language
• Study Christian Religious Knowledge/Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for English Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject for History and International Studies
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Performing Arts