10 Polytechnics offering Local Government Studies and requirements

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This page contains official WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Local Government Studies, including the List of Nigeria Polytechnics Offering this Course, and much more

 

CourseLocal Government Studies
DurationND 2 Years, HND 2 Years
SuitabilityCommercial Students
Cut off markVaries
EntranceVery Competitive
Job AvailabilityHigh and Competitive

 

On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Local Government Studies. if you are a returning visitor, you can skip reading repetitive paragraphs.

 
You must be a commercial student with a good background commercial subjects for you to study Local Government Studies in Nigeria Polytechnics, 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 admission requirement.
That is the O level / WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Special consideration (waivers) and the required screening documents for admission into Nigeria Polytechnics. In other to help you avoid having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Polytechnics, we have some student guide articles that will be of benefit to you. You can ignore.

WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Local Government Studies

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Local Government Studies in Nigeria polytechnics. This subject combination is also applicable to other O’level exams such as NECO AND GCE. The required WAEC subject combination (O level requirement) for Local Government Studies must include:
English Language (not Literature in English) and Mathematics and any three subjects from the following: Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English Geography Office Practice Government, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Physics, History/Government Typewriting Shorthand
These listed subjects are compulsory for anyone writing WAEC and other O level examinations. I will advise you to include a Language in your O level subjects. For the record, if you are one of those students seeking admission into any polytechnics in Lagos State, Yoruba Language is compulsory for Local Government Studies. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study Local Government Studies, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.
 

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Local Government Studies

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions. Now I’m going to show you the compulsory JAMB subjects for Local Government Studies that you must register (English must be included because it is compulsory even though it may not be listed among the JAMB subjects below), and I will honestly advise you to aim for a score of 150 so that you can easily gain admission into any Polytechnics. Read how to answer and pass JAMB once.
Please note– English Language is compulsory. If Mathematics is not listed among the Jamb subject on this post, then Mathematics is not compulsory for this course. JAMB is not the only option to gain admission into Nigerian Universities to study Local Government Studies. If you’re having troubles with JAMB UTME, maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND, HND or Predegree!..

 JAMB UTME subject combination to study Local Government Studies must include:
Government or History and any two of Economics, Commerce, Geography and Mathematics
I want you to read this

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same with the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Local Government Studies, don’t give up. You should consider other Local Government Studies similar courses or take a look College of Education related courses.
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 Polytechnics to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and polytechnics

These are the list of Polytechnics offering Local Government Studies:

  • Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi State
  • College of Administrative and Business Studies, Yobe State (CABSP)
  • The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State (The Polytechnic, Ibadan)
  • Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna (KAD-POLY)
  • Kano State Polytechnic
  • Nasarawa State Polytechnic (NASPOTEC)
  • Umar Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
  • RAMAT-POLY
  • Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Kebbi State.
  • Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Niger State

 

Can a science or art student study Local Government Studies?

No! If you are a Science or an Art student, you cannot study Local Government Studies at the polytechnic because it is a pure commercial course which need a good background in commercial subjects. To avoid discouragement, you can go for this course if you wish provided you have the required subjects combination in your O level result. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects to fit your desired course during WAEC registration because some schools may go against it.

Special Consideration

Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Local Government Studies in polytechnics. But note this — Some Polytechnics 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 Local Government Studies below if available.
 
Polytechnic Special Consideration/waiver for Local Government Studies
a) The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State (The Polytechnic, Ibadan) and Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna (KAD-POLY) require credit passes to include English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics.
b) The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State (The Polytechnic, Ibadan) does not accept history.
c) Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi requires O/L credit passes in English Language, pass in Mathematics, and three other credit from Government/History, Economics, Commerce, Geography, Biology/Agric. Sci, IRK/CRK
d) Kano State Polytechnic accepts Certificate in Local Government Studies or Public Administration of Kano Poly plus five relevant credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Economics, Accounts, Government/History, Biology, Agric Science, Geography, Commerce.
e) College of Administrative and Business Studies, Yobe State (CABSP) accepts Certificate Course of the College or from any recognised institution OR any other qualification recognized by the College Academic Board.
U.T.M.E. SUBJECTS
a) Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna (KAD-POLY) accepts Literature in English, CRS/IRS and Agricultural Science/Biology among optional subjects.

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