Last Updated on April 26, 2021 by Spynaija
To study Social Work in any NUC accredited university or polytechnic in Nigeria, here are the JAMB and WAEC subject combination and requirements you need to look out for.
Social Work is very competitive and one of the most sought-after courses in any Nigerian university. Therefore, knowing the conditions and the required subjects will help you and give you a proper guide to applying for it without any problem. It further helps you avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Please carefully read all the necessary requirements and terms of registration and the JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work before proceeding to apply/register for either the UTME or DIRECT ENTRY for the said course.
This article covers the following:
- WAEC Requirements for Social Work
- JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work
- Direct Entry Requirements for Social Work
- UTME Requirements for Social Work
- Plus any other useful information you may need that will ease your registration process.
JAMB UTME Requirements for Social Work
Note that English Language is Compulsory for all courses in UTME.
JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work
- Mathematics
- Economics or Geography
- And any other relevant subject
WAEC Requirements for Social Work
Interested applicants must acquire a minimum of at least five (5) WASSCE credits pass to include;
- English Language and Mathematics
Direct Entry Requirement for Social Work
- Interested applicants must have acquired at least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in any subject.
NOTE: Please Kindly make reference to JAMB Brochure for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION AND WAIVER REMARKS by various universities for Social Work. KINDLY CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE JAMB BROCHURE. You can as well download the JAMB Brochure if you want, IT’S COMPLETELY FREE.
Nigerian Universities Offering Social Work.
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
- Redeemers University, Osun State
- University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo State – UNIBEN
- University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State – UNICAL
- University Of Lagos, Lagos State – UNILAG
- University Of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State – UNN
- University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State – UNIPORT
You can enroll in the Bachelor’s degree programs for this course either through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), by Direct Entry, or through the Pre-degree Programme.
Basically, the purpose of the entry requirement is to ensure that those admitted have the necessary preparedness to scale through the program. There is a compulsory screening test in some of these universities for all eligible candidates.