WAEC subject combinations  for Religious Studies; www.waecdirect.org 

Course Religious Studies
Qualification B.A. B.Sc. (Hons.)
How many years 3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course Art and commercial student

Is Religious Studies a good course in Nigeria and what is the salary?

No, Religious Studies is not a good course in Nigeria and it has limited job roles to explore. There is no standard salary for any job in Nigeria. It depends on where you get the job. Religious Studies graduates typically earn between ₦75,000 and ₦200,000 net per month

Religious Studies course is not competitive and quite popular amongst art students in secondary school. From our records, 43 Nigerian universities offer this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Religious Studies, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Religious Studies 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 Combinations For Religious Studies

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for a Religious Studies 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 a Religious Studies 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 gaining admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If 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 Religious Studies are:

  1. Literature in English
  2. Government
  3. Mathematics
  4. English Language
  5. Any Nigerian Language
  6. CRS/IRS
  7. Civic Education
  8. Biology
  9. A trade subject

Related Posts:

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 Religious Studies, don’t give up. You should consider other Religious Studies similar courses or 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, please read valuable guides on how to choose a course and university

JAMB subject combination for Religious Studies

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. More so, 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 180 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Religious Studies. You can still gain admission if you score between 160-170 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 Religious Studies is:

  1. English Language
  2. Government
  3. Literature in English
  4. CRS/IRS

List of Universities offering Religious Studies in Nigeria

  1. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
  2. Abia State University, Uturu
  3. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
  4. The Apostolic Church Theological Seminary Amumara (TACTSA)
  5. Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
  6. Augustine University
  7. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
  8. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
  9. Benue State University, Makurdi
  10. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
  11. Calvary College of Theology, Rukpokwu, Obio, Port Harcourt
  12. Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA)
  13. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
  14. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
  15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
  16. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
  17. World Harvest Bible College and Seminary, Calabar
  18. University of Ibadan (UI)
  19. Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan
  20. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
  21. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
  22. Ekiti State University
  23. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
  24. Madonna University, Okija
  25. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
  26. Mountain Top University
  27. Nigerian Christian Bible College, Ukpom
  28. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
  29. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
  30. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
  31. Essien Ukpabia Presbyterian Theological College, Itu, Akwa Ibom State
  32. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
  33. St. Peter and Paul Seminary Bodija, Ibadan
  34. Summit University
  35. Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri
  36. Tansian University, Umunya
  37. UMCA Theological College, Ilorin
  38. Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
  39. Veritas University, Abuja
  40. West Africa Theological Seminary (WATSI)
  41. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  42. University of Uyo
  43. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)

Also, check

629

Related posts

Leave a Comment