WAEC  subject combinations for Political Science Degree; www.waecdirect.org 

Is Political Science a good course in Nigeria?

Absolutely. Political Science is one of the oldest degrees in Nigeria with a few job roles you can explore. In Nigeria, Political Science graduate salaries depend on where you work, different employees have different salary packages. A person working as a Political Science in Nigeria typically earns around 90,000 naira to 350,000 naira per month.

Political Science is very competitive and popular amongst art students in secondary school. From our records, 93 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 Political Science, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Political Science 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.

WAEC Subject Requirements To Study Political Science

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

Remember, the subject combination 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 O level requirements for Political Science are:

• Mathematics
• English
• Civic Education
• Trade Subject
• Government/History
• Economics
• CRS/IRS
• Igbo/Yoruba/Hausa
• Literature

Jamb subject requirements For Political Science.

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

The 4 compulsory (main) subjects in Jamb for Political Science are:

• English
• Literature
• Government
• Economics

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 Political Science, don’t give up. You should consider other Political Science 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

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

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Political Science, you are expected to have Two A’ level passes to include Government or History.

Here is the list of universities offering Political Science Degree in Nigeria.

1. Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
2. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
3. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
4. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
5. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
6. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
7. Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
8. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
9. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
10. Abia State University, Uturu
11. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
12. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
13. Achievers University, Owo
14. Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
15. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
16. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
17. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
18. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
19. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
20. Bauchi State University, Gadau
21. Bayero University, Kano
22. ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
23. Bowen University, Iwo
24. Benue State University, Makurdi
25. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
26. Caleb University, Lagos
27. Caritas University, Enugu
28. Chrisland University
29. Christopher University Mowe
30. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
31. Coal City University Enugu State
32. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
33. Covenant University Ota
34. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
35. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
36. Edo University Iyamo
37. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
38. Ekiti State University
39. Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State
40. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
41. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDUSOK)
42. Federal University Gashua, Yobe Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
43. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
44. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
45. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
46. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
47. Fountain University, Oshogbo
48. Godfrey Okoye University
49. Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
50. Gregory University, Uturu
51. Gombe State University, Gombe
52. University of Ibadan (UI)
53. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
54. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
55. Ikeji-Arakeji, University of Jos (UNIJOS)
56. Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
57. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
58. Kogi State University Anyigba
59. Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
60. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
61. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
62. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
63. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
64. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
65. Madonna University, Okija
66. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
67. University of Mkar, Mkar
68. Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
69. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
70. Novena University, Ogume
71. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
72. Obong University, Obong Ntak
73. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
74. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
75. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
76. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
77. Redeemer’s University, Mowe
78. Renaissance University, Enugu
79. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene Akwa Ibom
80. Sokoto State University
81. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
82. Summit University
83. Tansian University Umunya
84. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
85. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
86. Hezekiah University, Umudi
87. Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
88. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
89. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
90. University of Uyo
91. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
92. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
93. Yobe State University, Damaturu.

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