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

Course	Arabic and Islamic Studies
Qualification	B.A. B.Sc. (Hons.)
How many years	3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course	Art and commercial student
Cut off mark	varies
Entrance	Non Competitive
Related courses	Arabic and Islamic Studies related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive
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On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Arabic and Islamic Studies. if you are a returning visitor, you can skip reading repetitive paragraphs.

You must be an Art student with a good background in Art subjects for you to study Arabic and Islamic 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 requirements.

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 Arabic and Islamic Studies

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria universities. These subjects combination are also applicable to other O’level exams such as NECO AND GCE. The required WAEC subject combination (O level requirement) for Arabic and Islamic Studies must include:

English Language
Arabic
And three other relevant subjects.
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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 Arabic and Islamic Studies. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study Arabic and Islamic Studies, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Arabic and Islamic 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 Arabic and Islamic Studies that you must register 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– 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 Arabic and Islamic 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 Arabic and Islamic Studies must include:

Arabic
Two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences

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Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Arabic and Islamic 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 Arabic and Islamic Studies, you are expected to have;
(i) Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects.
(ii) Diploma at credit level or passes at ‘A’ level in Arabic and Islamic Studies and Islamic Studies or either of the two with any other subjects

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 Arabic and Islamic Studies, don’t give up. You should consider other Arabic and Islamic 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 is the list of Universities offering Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria

Yobe State University, Damaturu
Ekiti State University

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Cut-off Mark for Arabic and Islamic Studies course

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

Arabic and Islamic Studies is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Arabic and Islamic Studies degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Arabic and Islamic Studies for four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three years. And of course there is room for more years if you have extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Arabic and Islamic Studies is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Arabic and Islamic Studies is under the Faculty/School/College of Art but may be under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.

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Can a science or commercial student study Arabic and Islamic Studies?

Yes! If you are a science or a commercial student, you can study Arabic and Islamic 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 Arabic and Islamic Studies is through GCE.

Special Consideration

Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Arabic and Islamic 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.

What is Direct Entry Special Consideration (waiver) to study Arabic and Islamic Studies
(i) Ekiti State University accepts two ‘A’ Level passes in Arabic/Islamic Studies and one Art subjects plus UTME requirements

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE, Special Consideration (waiver) to study Arabic and Islamic Studies
(i) Ekiti State University requires five O level credit to include English Language and other Art subjects and a pass in Mathematics at one sittings

What is JAMB UTME Special Consideration (waiver) to study Arabic and Islamic Studies
(i) Ekiti State University requires Art subjects

WAEC and JAMB UTME Subject for Arabic and Islamic Studies