If you are interested in teaching and have a passion for how governments and political systems work, then studying Education and Political Science is the right choice for you. Education and Political Science combines the knowledge of politics, governance, and education, preparing students to become both an educator and a political science expert. Suppose you are entering through UTME or Direct Entry, there are certain subjects and qualifications you need to meet, especially when choosing the right subject combinations.
The program combines the study of teaching methods (Education) and political systems (Political Science), and to gain admission, you need to understand and know the right JAMB, O’level, and Direct Entry requirements. In this article, we will guide you through the process and show you the right JAMB subject combination for Education and Political Science, including the O’level and Direct Entry requirements and the various Universities in Nigeria that offer the program.
JAMB (UTME) Subject Combination for Education and Political Science 2025
To study Education and Political Science through JAMB, you will write four subjects in the UTME:
- Use of English (Compulsory for all candidates)
- Government
- History
- One other Social Science subject, like Economics, Geography, or Literature in English
Note: These subjects are carefully selected to match the course content and help JAMB determine your suitability for the program.
O’Level Requirements (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB)
To qualify, you must have at least five (5) credit passes in your O’Level results. These should include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Government
- Two other subjects (preferably from Social Sciences like Economics, Civic Education, or Geography)
Note: Candidates must upload their O’Level results on the JAMB portal during registration or admission processing.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
If you are applying through Direct Entry (to enter into the 200 or 300 level), you must have one of the following qualifications:
- NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) in Political Science or a similar course with at least a Merit pass
- ND (National Diploma) in a related field with a minimum of Lower Credit
- HND (Higher National Diploma) in a related course with at least a Lower Credit
List of Nigerian Universities Offering Education and Political Science
Here is a list of Federal, State, and Private universities and affiliated colleges that currently offer the course:
- Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State
- Adekule Ajasin University (AAUA), Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
- Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, Abia State
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State
- Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin City, Edo State
- University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar, Cross River State
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli, Anambra State
- Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Delta State
- Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State
- Federal University, Kashere (FUKASHERE), Gombe State
- Godfrey Okoye University (GOUU), Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUED), Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, Oyo State
- Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos State
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State
- Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State
- Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State
- Taraba State University (TSUJ), Jalingo, Taraba State
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, Osun State
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State
Affiliated Colleges of Education Offering the Degree (Through Affiliation)
- College of Education, Agbor (Affiliated to DELSU), Delta State
- Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (Affiliated to EKSU), Oyo State
- Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri (Affiliated to UNN), Imo State
- Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode (Affiliated to OOU), Ogun State
- College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti (Affiliated to UNN), Ekiti State
- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun (Affiliated to EKSU), Osun State
- Kwara State College of Education (Technical), Lafiagi (Affiliated to ABU, Zaria), Kwara State
- Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (Affiliated to UNN), Anambra State
- Osun State College of Education, Ilesa (Affiliated to UI), Osun State
- College of Education, Warri (Affiliated to DELSU), Delta State
Conclusion
Education and Political Science is a course that prepares you to become a teacher who understands how society and government work. The program is offered in many universities and colleges across Nigeria, and by following the information provided in this article, we hope you understand and know the JAMB subject combination for Education and Political Science, including other requirements.
If you meet the required subjects and exam results, you can apply for Education and Political Science either through UTME or by using your teaching qualifications (like NCE) or A-Level results through Direct Entry. Stay updated by checking this page regularly for new information. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comment section. We will be happy to respond and help you.
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