Each course has its own subject combination and so students should check out the one for the course they would like to study. For those looking for the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Geography Education then you should continue reading.
Students should also note that the combination of wrong subjects in JAMB and WAEC is among the reasons why courses are changed. This page will tell you what you need to know about Geography Education. It would bring the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Geography Education and also the universities offering the course.
What You Need to Know About Geography Education
Geography Education is among the most competitive courses in the country and students might find the entrance difficult. It would also take students about four years to study this course at the university but this is only possible if there are no carryovers. Geography Education is the study of the world we live in.
Job opportunities available for one who studied this course are also high but very competitive so you would need to graduate with a good degree. Below are some of the careers available for one who studied this course
- Geographical Information Systems Officer
- Town Planner
- Cartographer
- Teacher
- Lecturer
- Ambassador
- Environmental Consultant
JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Geography Education
The JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Geography Education are or students that would want to study this course. In WAEC (West African Examination Council) students need five credits. They can also apply for the credits in WAEC to any other O’Level examination. Below is the Subject Combination for Geography Education in WAEC
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Geography
- Any other two subjects
In JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) students need only four subject and English Language is compulsory. This examination is also the one responsible for students admission into the university. Below is the Subject Combination for Geography Education in JAMB
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Geography
- Any other subject
List of Universities Offering Geography Education in Nigeria
Candidates should also note down the universities Offering Geography Education in Nigeria as it is necessary. Below are the universities that offer the course
State Universities
- AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO STATE
- ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA-AKOKO, ONDO STATE
- ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE
- DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA, DELTA STATE
- EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE
- GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY, TUDUN WADA, GOMBE, GOMBE STATE
- IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
- IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI, IMO STATE
- KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE
- KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL, KANO STATE
- IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA UNIVERSITY, LAPAI, NIGER STATE
- LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, OJO, LAGOS STATE
- YUSUF MAITAMA SULE UNIVERSITY, KANO, KANO STATE
- NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE
- OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY, AGO-IWOYE, OGUN STATE
- TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY, JALINGO, TARABA STATE
- UMARU MUSA YARADUA UNIVERSITY, KATSINA, KATSINA STATE
- YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY, DAMATURU, YOBE STATE
Federal Universities
- AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA, ABUJA, FCT
- BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, KANO STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE
- FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, KASHERE, GOMBE STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, KWARA STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOS, PLATEAU STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, LAGOS STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE
- MODIBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE
- OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
- USMANU DANFODIO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE
- UNIVERSITY OF UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE
Private Universities
- McPHERSON UNIVERSITY, SERIKI SOTAYO, OGUN STATE
- TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, IJAGUN, OGUN STATE
Admission Requirements
JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) cut-off mark for Geography Education is 160 but some schools are 180 and 200. Candidates need five credits in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or in NECO (National Examination Council). They should also ensure to pass the universities Post-UTME.