{"id":287810,"date":"2020-01-06T09:15:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T08:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=287810"},"modified":"2020-01-06T09:15:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T08:15:43","slug":"jamb-utme-subject-combination-for-economics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/jamb-utme-subject-combination-for-economics\/","title":{"rendered":"JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Economics"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article discusses the JAMB subject combination for admission to study Economics in Nigerian universities. That is, the JAMB subject combination requirements for UTME entry students, direct entry (A level) and Special consideration\/Waiver.<\/p>\n

Economics is a course under the management\/ social sciences, alongside other courses such as Accounting and Business Administration. Those who study this course graduate with a B.Sc (Hons) or a B.A. Hons. The duration of the course is a period of three to four years. Economics is available as a course to be studied by both commercial, Art and science students who fulfill the requirement of the course (that is Economics). The course requires one to have a good background and knowledge in Commercial subjects.<\/p>\n

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Economics<\/h2>\n

\"JAMB<\/p>\n

Applicants for Economics are expected to have at least 5 credits in their O\u2019 level examinations (that is, NECO, GCE, and WAEC) in the subjects required for the field. The JAMB UTME subject combination required for the study of Economics must include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Economics<\/li>\n
  2. Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. English language<\/li>\n
  4. Any of Government, History, Geography,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The O\u2019 level requirements would include these mentioned above and at least two other courses relevant to the course such as Commerce, Government and Accounting subjects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Accepted JAMB score for UTME<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    It is safe to have a score that is above 200. Although most years, JAMB sets the cut off mark for admission to any tertiary institution at 180, admission into tertiary universities in the country is often choked, not to talk of Economics which over the years has been highly competitive.<\/p>\n

    Note: If you have a JAMB score below 180, you can apply to Polytechnics and Colleges of education, who also offer this course and well too.<\/p>\n

    Direct Entry(A-level) requirement for Economics<\/h3>\n

    Direct entry-level students gain admission into 200 level. It is required that they have ready the requirements in their O\u2019 levels such as WAEC, NECO, GCE or its equivalent. This is in addition to two \u2018A\u2019 level passes from the following subjects: Economics, Accounting, Public Administration, Government, Geography and Statistics.<\/p>\n

    Economics is under which faculty?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Economics is set under the faculty of Management Sciences or social sciences in most universities. However, Economics can be placed under any faculty as decided by the University.<\/p>\n

    Who can study Economics?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    A<\/strong> science or a commercial student can study Economics at the university\u00a0as long as he\/she has the required subjects\u2019 combination in JAMB and in the O level results. However, economics is mostly studied by commercial students because they already have the subject combination.<\/p>\n

    O’ Level Requirements<\/h3>\n

    The requirements for O’ level examination (GCE, WAEC, NECO or its equivalent) are:<\/p>\n

    Five (5) credit passes in SSCE subjects to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two (2) of Arts or Social Science subjects in the O\u2019 level examinations.<\/p>\n

    Special Requirements (Waiver) Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Special requirements\/waivers are for those who do not meet the general requirements listed above but are still considered in some tertiary institutions. The requirements to be met are:<\/strong><\/p>\n