JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work
Social Work is a course that focuses on helping individuals, families, and communities solve social problems and improve their overall well-being. It involves areas such as counselling, community development, social welfare services, and human support systems. Graduates of Social Work can build careers in government agencies, NGOs, hospitals, schools, and other social service organisations.
Before applying for this course through JAMB, candidates are expected to understand the correct JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work, O’Level requirements, and Direct Entry qualifications. These requirements are very important because they determine whether a candidate is eligible for admission into Social Work in any accredited Nigerian university.
If you are interested in studying Social Work, this guide will provide you with all the necessary admission details you need to make the right choices during your JAMB registration.
JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work
Below are the subjects you need to combine when registering for JAMB if you want to study Social Work in any accredited Nigerian university:-
- Use of English
- Government or History
- Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Studies (IRS)
- Any other Arts or Social Science subject (such as Economics or Geography)
Candidates are advised to choose these subjects carefully during registration, as selecting the wrong combination may affect their eligibility for admission into Social Work.
What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Social Work?
The JAMB cut-off mark is the minimum score a candidate must obtain in the UTME to be considered for admission into a particular course or institution. However, each university still sets its own departmental cut-off mark based on competition and available spaces.
For Social Work, the general JAMB cut-off mark usually starts from 150 and above, depending on the institution. In some universities, it may be higher due to the level of competition for admission into the course.
Candidates are therefore advised to aim for a higher score to improve their chances of gaining admission, especially in competitive universities offering Social Work.
O’Level Requirements for Social Work
Candidates who want to study Social Work are required to have at least five (5) credit passes in their O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent). These credits must include the core subjects needed for admission into the programme. The required O’Level subjects include:-
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Government or History
- Economics or Geography
Any other Arts or Social Science subject
Candidates are advised to ensure they meet these requirements in not more than two sittings, as this is an important condition for gaining admission into Social Work in Nigerian universities.
List of Universities Offering Social Work in Nigeria
If you are interested in studying Social Work, it is important to know the universities where the course is available before applying. Below are some accredited institutions in Nigeria offering Social Work:-
- University of Lagos, Lagos State
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
- University of Calabar, Cross River State
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
- Redeemer’s University, Osun State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
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