JAMB & WAEC Subject Combination for Economics

Economics is among the broadest courses taught at Nigerian universities and is very competitive. Students who want to study the course must complete the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Economics. So, you should also not confuse the subject combination for one class with another, as they might not be the same.

 

JAMB & WAEC Subject Combination for Economics

The combination of wrong subjects in JAMB and O’level examinations sometimes results in denial of admission to a change of courses. Also, this post will explain the combinations of the Jamb, WAEC, and Direct-Entry subjects in economics.

WAEC Subject Combination for Economics

You need at least five subjects in WAEC (West Africa Examination Council). You can apply for subjects in WAEC to NECO (National Examination Council) or any O’Level examination. Below is the subject combination for this WAEC course.

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • And any two (2) of Arts or Social Science subjects

JAMB Subject Combination for Economics

You would only need four subjects in JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board). The English Language is compulsory, and all students should take this subject. This examination is also responsible for admission into universities. So, the list below contains the Subject Combination for this course in JAMB.

  • English Language
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • and any government, history, geography, literature in English, French, and Christian religious studies/Islamic studies.

Direct-Entry Requirements

This section is for all direct-entry students who want to study this course. So, Below are the subject combination and requirements for economics.

  • Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Accounting, Business Management, History and Government.

Conclusion

Students should also note that admission into the university above might be very competitive because only one university in Nigeria offers this course. Therefore, students should study hard and make sure they have good grades.

Reference

JAMB brochure

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