This page contains 2024 WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Political Science and International Studies, including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering this Course, A level requirements and much more.

Course	Political Science and International Studies
Qualification	[B.Sc. (Hons]
Duration	3 – 4 Years
Suitability	Art and Commercial Students
Cut off mark	180
Entrance	Non Competitive
Related courses	Political Science and International Studies related courses
Job Availability	Low and Competitive

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

You must be a Commercial student or an Art student with a good background in Commercial subjects for you to study Political Science and International Studies 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 admission requirement.

In other words, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers) and the required screening 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 Political Science and International Studies

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Political Science and International Studies in Nigeria universities. 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 Political Science and International Studies must include:

Government or History,
English Language
At least a pass in Mathematics is required
A trade subject

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 universities, college or polytechnics in Lagos State, Yoruba Language is compulsory for Political Science and International Studies. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study this course, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Political Science and International 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 Political Science and International 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 200 and above in JAMB UTME instead of 180 to be on a safe side because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider the College of Education or Polytechnic… 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 Political Science and International 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 Political Science and International Studies must include:

Three Arts or Social Science subjects

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Political Science and International Studies

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for this course, you are expected to have Two A’ level passes in Government and one other Social Science subject

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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 this course, don’t give up. You should consider other Political Science and International Studies similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or 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 University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

This are the list of Universities offering Political Science and International Studies in Nigeria

Crescent University (CUAB)

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Cut-off Mark for Political Science and International Studies course

The cut-off mark for Political Science and International Studies is 180. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Political Science and International Studies is a good course and you can also check the top best commercial courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.

Political Science and International Studies is how many years course and under which faculty?

Depending on your mode of entry, Political Science and International Studies is a three to four years course in Nigeria. According to JAMB, Political Science and International Studies is under the Faculty/School/College of Social and Management Studies but may be under a different faculty in some universities.

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Can a science or art student study Political Science and International Studies?

Yes! If you are a Science, Commercial or an Art student, you can study Political Science and International Studies at the university 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.

Also, during WAEC or NECO registration make sure you know which subjects are been registered for you because some secondary schools are ignorant about the importance of O level requirements for university courses. Another alternative way to register the required subject combinations for Political Science and International Studies is through GCE.

Special Consideration

Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Political Science and International Studies in WAEC. But note this — 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.