JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Philosophy

Are you thinking about studying Philosophy? This course asks the big questions like what is the meaning of life, how do we know what we know, and what is the right thing to do? Philosophy helps you develop your thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Most universities offer it under the Faculty of Arts.

If you want to study Philosophy at a university, you will need to take the JAMB exam, which is a must for gaining admission. To get into this course, you must register for the right subjects when you apply for JAMB. Choosing the wrong subjects can lead to unnecessary issues, such as being asked to switch to a different course later on.

This article contains information on the correct JAMB subject combination for Philosophy and other admission requirements for Philosophy. Read on for full details.

Correct JAMB Subject Combination for Philosophy

To study Philosophy, you must register for the right subjects when applying for JAMB. Here are the recommended JAMB subject combinations for Philosophy:

• English Language
• Government
• Any two other subjects

O’Level and Direct Entry Requirements for Philosophy

If you are planning to study Philosophy at a university in Nigeria, you need to be aware of the necessary entry requirements. These requirements ensure that you have the academic background to succeed in the course.

O’Level Requirements

A minimum of five (5) credit passes in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB). The required compulsory subjects are:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Government or History

For the remaining two credit passes, you can choose from subjects such as:-

• Literature in English
• Economics
• Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
• Islamic Studies

These five credits should be obtained in no more than two sittings.

Direct Entry Requirements

For those applying through Direct Entry, the following qualifications are required:

• Two (2) A-Level passes in relevant subjects such as Government, History, Literature in English, or Philosophy.

Alternatively, candidates can apply with:-

• A National Diploma (ND), National Certificate in Education (NCE), or an equivalent qualification with at least a Merit or Upper Credit.

Now that you understand the requirements you need to meet to study the course, you may be curious to know the schools that offer the course. Read on to see a detailed list of schools in Nigeria that offer philosophy.

Universities in Nigeria Offering Philosophy

Federal Universities

1. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
2. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
3. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
4. University of Abuja, Abuja
5. University of Benin, Benin City
6. University of Calabar, Calabar
7. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
8. University of Lagos
9. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
10. University of Port Harcourt
11. University of Uyo

State Universities

1. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
2. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden
3. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
4. Anambra State University, Uli
5. Benue State University, Makurdi
6. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
7. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
8. Kogi State University, Anyigba
9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
10. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
11. Taraba State University, Wukari
12. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island

Private Universities

1. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos
2. Bowen University, Iwo
3. Caleb University, Imota
4. Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Nekede (Affiliated to Evan University, Owerri)
5. Dominican Institute, Samonda, Ibadan (Affiliated to University of Ibadan, Oyo State)
6. Fountain University, Osogbo
7. Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu-Nike
8. Imo State University, Owerri
9. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
10. Madonna University, Okija
11. Pope John Major Seminary, Okpun, Awka (Affiliated to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)
12. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
13. Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri (Affiliated to Evan University, Owerri, Imo State)
14. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele, Ekpoma, Edo State (Affiliated to University of Benin)
15. Spiritan School of Philosophy, Issienu, Nsukka (Affiliated to University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
16. St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene (Affiliated to University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom)
17. Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State
18. Veritas University, Abuja
19. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu (Affiliated to University of Ibadan, Oyo State)

We hope you now have a clear understanding of the JAMB Subject Combination for Philosophy. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask in the comments section below.

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