One of the reasons students’ courses are changed, and sometimes they find it difficult to gain admission, is the combination of wrong subjects. Two course subject combinations might not be the same as they may not be in the same field. The JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Education and Social Studies are meant for students who want to study this course. 
The combination of wrong subjects in JAMB and WAEC can be hazardous as this is among the admission requirements that universities need. This page will tell you what you need to know about Education and Social Studies, bring the universities offering this course and provide other information that might be very helpful.
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What You Need to Know About Education and Social Studies
Education and Social Studies course will take students about four years at the university if there are no carryovers. It is a very competitive course, so students might find the entrance difficult. Education and Social Studies is an art course that is only suitable for this set of students.
According to JAMB, education and Social Studies is under the faculty of Education. Job opportunities available for one who studied this course are many but also very competitive. Having a graduate degree to secure a job quickly will be better. Below are some of the available careers for one who studied this course
- Area and Cultural Studies Professor
- Elementary School Teacher
- High School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Tutoring Services
- Sociologists
- Historians
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Market Research Analysts
JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Education and Social Studies
Students looking for the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination Education and Social Studies will get it below. This is important for students who want to study this course. You need at least five subjects in WAEC (West Africa Examination Council). You can apply subjects in WAEC to NECO (National Examination Council) or any O’Level examination. Below is the Subject Combination for Education and Social Studies in WAEC
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Any three art or social science subjects
In JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board), you need four subjects, and the English Language is compulsory. This examination is the one responsible for students’ admission into the university. The JAMB subject combination for Education and Social Studies should include
- English Language
- And if Christian Religious Studies, Government, Economics, Islamic Studies, History, Geography
List of Universities Offering Education and Social Studies
Universities Offering Education and Social Studies in Nigeria are also crucial for students who want to study this course. They should also carry out studies about the universities, like their admission requirements, school fees and other helpful information. Below are the school that offers this course in the country
State Universities
- ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU, ABIA STATE – ABSU
- BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE – BSU
- CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI, ANAMBRA STATE – COOU
- DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA, DELTA STATE – DELSU
- EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE – EBSU
- EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE – EKSU
- IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE – IAUED
- KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE – KSU
- NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE – NASARAWA
- OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY, AGO-IWOYE, OGUN STATE – OOU
Federal Universities
- AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE – ABU
- UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA, ABUJA, FCT – ABUJA
- UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE – BENIN
- UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE – CALABAR
- UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, KWARA STATE – ILORIN
- UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOS, PLATEAU STATE – JOS
- OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE – OAU
- UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE – UNN
- UNIVERSITY OF UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE – UYO
Private Universities
- ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA-AKOKO, ONDO STATE – AAUA
- AL- HIKMAH UNIVERSITY, ILORIN, KWARA STATE – AL-HIKMAH
- GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, URGWUOMU- NIKE, ENUGU STATE – GOUU
- LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY, IBADAN, OYO STATE – LCITY
- TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, IJAGUN, OGUN STATE – TASUED
- VERITAS UNIVERSITY, ABUJA, FCT – VERITAS
Admission Requirements
JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) cut-off mark for Education and Social Studies is 160. However, some federal and state universities’ cut-off marks might be 180 or 200. Students need five credits in WAEC (West African Examination Council), NECOO (National Examination Council), or any O’Level examination. Applicants should also pass the university post-UTME.
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