WAEC subject combination for Economics; www.waecdirect.org 

Is Economics a good course in Nigeria?

Absolutely. Economics is one of the oldest degrees in the world with plenty of job roles you can explore. You are not limited to any specific career field. An early career as an Economist with 1-2 years of experience earns an average of NGN175,000 in Nigeria. A mid-career Economist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₦7,807,319 yearly.

Economics is one of the old degrees and the most competitive. This course is popular amongst commercial students in secondary school. The Majority of Nigerian universities offer this degree course. So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Economics, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Economics and the employment rate as mentioned below so that you will know what you are up against when you choose to study this course.

WAEC Subject Combination For Economics

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for an Economics degree. 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 for an Economics degree.

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 Economics are:

• Mathematics
• English
• Civic Education
• Trade Subject
• Economics
• Accounting
• Commerce/Government
• Biology/Geography
• Any Nigerian Language

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. 

JAMB subject combination for Economics

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

You should score 220 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Economics Degree course. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-190 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 Economics are:

1. English Language
2. Economics
3. Mathematics
4. Any of Government, Geography, Lit-in English, and CRS/IRS

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

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Economics, you are expected to have NCE/Diploma with Upper Credit in the relevant subjects in addition to five credits at SSCE in not more than two sittings

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 Economics, don’t give up. You should consider other Economics 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

Here is the list of universities offering Economics Degree in Nigeria.

1. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
2. Abia State University, Uturu
3. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
6. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
7. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
8. Achievers University, Owo
9. Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
10. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
11. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
12. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
13. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
14. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
15.  Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
16. Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
17. Augustine University
18. The American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)
19. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
20. Bauchi State University, Gadau
21. Bayero University, Kano
22. Baze University
23. Bells University of Technology, Otta
24. ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
25. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
26. Bowen University, Iwo
27. Benue State University, Makurdi
28. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
29. Caleb University, Lagos
30. Caritas University, Enugu
31. Chrisland University
32. Christopher University Mowe
33. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
34. Coal City University Enugu State
35. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
36. Covenant University Ota
37. Crawford University Igbesa
38. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
39. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
40. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
41. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
42. Edo University Iyamo
43. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
44. Ekiti State University
45. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
46. Eastern Palm University Ogboko Imo State
47. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
48. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
49. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
50. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
51. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
52. Fountain University, Oshogbo
53. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
54. Gregory University, Uturu
55. Gombe State University, Gombe
56. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
57. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
58. University of Ibadan (UI)
59. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
60. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
61. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
62. Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
63. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
64. Kogi State University Anyigba
65. Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
66. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
67. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
68. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
69. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
70. Lead City University, Ibadan
71. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
72. Madonna University, Okija
73. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
74. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
75. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
76. University of Mkar, Mkar
77. Mountain Top University
78. Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
79. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
80. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
81. Northwest University Kano (NWU)
82. Novena University, Ogume
83. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
84. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
85. Obong University, Obong Ntak
86. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
87. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
88. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
89. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
90. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
91. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
92. Redeemer’s University, Mowe
93. Renaissance University, Enugu
94. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
95. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene Akwa Ibom
96. Salem University, Lokoja
97. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
98. Sokoto State University,
99. Southwestern University
100. Oku Owa, Summit University
101. Tansian University, Umunya
102. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
103. Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
104. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
105. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
106. Hezekiah University, Umudi
107. Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
108. Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
109. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
110. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
111. University of Uyo
112. Veritas University, Abuja
113. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
114. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
115. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
116. Yobe State University, Damaturu.
117. Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)

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