O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Education and Geography 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	Education and Geography
Qualification	[B. ED/B.A.(Educ.)/B.Sc. (Educ.)/B.Ed. (Tech)
Duration	3 – 4 Years
Cut off mark	varies
Entrance	Very Competitive
Related courses	Education and Geography related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive

This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level requirement to study Education and Geography. 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.

WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Education and Geography

The subjects needed to study Education and Geography 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 Education and Geography must include

Geography/Physics
English Language
Mathematics
A Trade Subject

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Education and Geography

Knowing JAMB subjects for Education and Geography 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 Geography

Geography/Physics
Plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Education and Geography
Two ‘A’ level passes/NCE merit level passes which should include Geography/Physics

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 Geography 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

This is the list of Universities offering Education and Geography in Nigeria

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
Adeyemi College of Education
Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
College of Education, Agbor
Bayero University, Kano
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
CE-College of Education, Akwanga
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo State
EDALV
Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso
EDZAR
Ekiti State University
EKSU
FED-KASHERE
Gombe State University, Gombe,
IAUED
University of Ibadan (UI),
College of Education, Ikere Ekiti
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State.
KICOE,-DEG
Kogi State University Anyigba
Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
Northwest University Kano (NWU)
Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, Anambra State
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
Osun State College of Education Ilesa
University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
SHAGARI-,2
Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
UMAR
Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
USCOE
University of Uyo
College of Education, Warri (COEWARRI)
Yobe State University, Damaturu
College Of Education Zing Taraba State

Cut-off Mark for Education and Geography course

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

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

What is Direct Entry Special Consideration (waiver) to study Education and Geography
(i) University of Abuja, Gwagwalada accepts Diploma with credit in at least 3 ‘O’ level subjects.
(ii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) does not require Physics. Accepts University of Lagos (UNILAG) Foundation Diploma plus UTME requirements.
(iii) University of Benin (UNIBEN) requires (i) 2/3 NCE merit passes including Geography/Physics plus 3/2 O/L credit including English Language and Mathematics at one sittings.
(iv) Merit in own Diploma/Other recognised University Diploma (Credit / Upper credit) in Cartogra Physics and Geographic Information System (CARGIS) or Environmental Management and Geographic Information System plus 3 O/L credit including English Language and Mathematics.
(v) Ekiti State University & University of Jos (UNIJOS) accept General English at NCE in lieu of credit in O/L English Language or TC II merit.
(vi) Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni requires ‘A’ level passes in Geography and any other Science subject, Economics or Government.
(vii) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) accepts NCE (merit) plus a minimum of three relevant credits in ‘O’ level/TC II
(viii) Edo University Iyamo – Same as in Education Biology.
(ix) EDZAR – requires three NCE/A’ level passes. Candidates must obtain credit in English Language and four other subjects and a pass in Literature in English and Mathematics. Also accepts NCE in English combined with any other subject with a minimum of ‘C’ grade across including Education. Admission is by Direct Entry only.
(x) Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) accepts Diploma in Science Education from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and any other recognised institution.
(xi) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) two ‘A’ level passes/NCE merit level passes which should include Geography/Physics and Economics or Government/Political Science.
(xii) Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) accepts two A/Level credit in Geography/Physics and any other Science subjects Economics or Government. NCE with Merit in Geography/Physics and any other Science subjects in also acceptable.
(xii) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) accepts GCE ‘A’ level or its equivalent in two relevant subjects /NCE/Diploma with distinction, credit or merit in the major.
(xiv) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) accepts Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects which must include Geography/Physics plus other subject chosen from Economics, Mathematics, Business Methods and Government or NCE (Social Studies combined with any Social Sciences subject may be accepted.
(xvi) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria accepts: (i) Two ‘A’ level passes/NCE merit level passes in Geography/Physics and education. (ii) IJMB/AL passes with a minimum of C grade in Geography/Physics. (v) Its own Diploma in Geography/ Physics Education with a minimum of merit pass.
(xvii) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) does not accept physics in lieu of Geography. Accepts certificate in its own Foundation Programme.
(xviii) Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED) requires two A’ level or NCE (merit) in geography and any one of Social Science subjects

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE Special Consideration (waiver) to study Education and Geography
(i) University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), University of Calabar (UNICAL), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK), EDALV, and University of Uyo accept a pass in Mathematics
(ii) University of Abuja, Gwagwalada and Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) accept a pass in English Language
(iii) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye and Abia State University, Uturu require Government or Economics.
(iv) Ekiti State University requires two Social Science subjects.
(v) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) requires credit in Geography/Physics and any two of Economics, Government, Mathematics and History.
(vi) University of Benin (UNIBEN) requires Mathematics, Geography/Physics and one other Social Science subject.
(vii) Federal University of Technology, Minna accepts NCE (merit) OND/HND at lower credit in addition to four relevant UTME subjects.
(viii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) requires five credit including English, Mathematics, Geography and any 2 of Literature in English, History or Government, French, Yoruba/Igbo, crk/irs, Economics.
(ix) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria accept TC II with a minimum of five relevant subjects.
(x) Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) accepts at least a pass in English Language.
(xi) University of Benin (UNIBEN) accepts NCE General Mathematics/General English in lieu of O/L Mathematics/English Language.
(xii) Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU) requires other subjects from Science.
(xiii) Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) requires five ‘’O’ credit which include English Language, MathematicsGeography/ Physics and any of Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
(xiv) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) requires credit Passes in Mathematics. Does not accept physics in lieu of Geography.
(xv) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) same as in Education Mathematics.
(xvi) University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) accepts a Pass in English Language.
(xvii) EDZAR requires any Science subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics instead of Social Sciences subjects.
(xviii) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria requires Five ‘O’ level credit to include Geography/ Physics, English Language and Mathematics and any other subject from Chemistry Physics or/Biology.
(xviv) University of Calabar (UNICAL) requires five O/L credit to include English Language, Mathematics and any other Social Science subjects
(xvv)Bayero University, Kano (BUK) requires five O’ Level Credit passes to include Geography/Physics, English language and any other Social Science subject. Also offers Geography/Physics with Science combination. Geography/Physics with two other Sciences subject i.e. Physics, Biology/Chemistry.
(xvvi) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni does not accept credit in Physics in lieu of Geography

What is JAMB UTME Special Consideration (waiver) to study Education and Geography
(i) Federal University of Technology, Minna – Geography/Physics and any two subjects from Mathematics, Biology and Physics.
(ii) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye and Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) do not accept Arts subjects.
(iii) University of Benin (UNIBEN) accepts Geography, Mathematics and any other subject.
(iv) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) requires Geography ND Government or Economics.
(v) Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) – Geography/Physics and at least one of Mathematics/ Economics/Government.
(vi) Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU) requires other subjects from Science.
(vii) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and University of Lagos (UNILAG) do not accept Physics.
(viii) Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni requires Geography and any two of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Agricultural Science or Economics.
(ix) University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts any three Of Literature in English, History/Government, French, Geography, Math, Yoruba/Igbo, crk/irs, Economics, Commerce.

WAEC and JAMB UTME Subject for Geography Education