WAEC and JAMB subject combination for Linguistics; www.waecdirect.org

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Course	Linguistics
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	Very Competitive
Related courses	Linguistics related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive

Is Linguistics a good course in Nigeria?

Absolutely. Linguistics is one of the oldest degrees in Nigeria with a few job roles you can explore. In Nigeria, Linguistics graduate salaries depend on where you work, different employees have different salary packages. A person working as a Linguist in Nigeria typically earns around 74,000 NGN per month. Salaries range from 74,000 NGN (lowest) to 238,000 NGN (highest).

Linguistics is one of the oldest degrees and most competitive. This course is popular amongst art students in secondary school. From our records, 30 Nigerian universities offer this degree course though the degree name may be slightly different.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Linguistics, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Linguistics and the employment rate we will show you below so that you will know what you are up against when you choose to study this course.

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WAEC Subject Combination For Linguistics

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for Linguistics. You can register for less than 9 subjects if you are resitting.

However, you must have at least 5 credit passes amongst the 9 subjects listed below before you can gain admission into any Nigerian university to study Linguistics.

Remember, the requirement you’re about to read is also applicable to all o level examinations. (WAEC, NECO and GCE). We have painstakingly highlighted (in red) the core subjects on which you must obtain credit before you can gain admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If however, you fail one of the core subjects, you should read through each university’s special requirements for this course below to see if there is a university that may accept another subject in lieu of the one you failed. The 9 WAEC/NECO/GCE subject combinations for Linguistics are:

Mathematics
English
Civic Education
Trade Subject
Literature In English
Music/Food and Nutrition/Fine Art
Government
IRS/CRS
Any Nigerian Language

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same as the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Linguistics, don’t give up. You should consider other Linguistics similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements.

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.

JAMB subject combination for Linguistics

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. More so, your JAMB score and your POST UTME score will determine the cumulative score that the university will use to decide your candidacy for admission.

You should score 180 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Linguistics. You can still gain admission if you score between 150-170 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher. Try out JAMB Admission Simulator.

The 4 JAMB subject combination for Linguistics are:

English
IRS/CRS
Government
Literature

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Linguistics

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Linguistics, you are expected to have Two ‘A’ level passes or NCE to include any Language, preferably an African Language.