The subject combination in WAEC and JAMB is very important for students as it is among the admission requirements for universities. Securing admission can be much easier for students with the correct subject combination in JAMB and WAEC. The JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Political Science and Public Administration and that of history might not be the same for history as they are not the same course.
Political Science and Public Administration is an art or commercial course and so it would be suitable for art and commercial students. This page will tell you what you need to know about Political Science and Public Administration. It will also bring the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Political Science and Public Administration and the universities offering the course.
What You Need to Know About Political Science and Public Administration
Political Science and Public Administration is a competitive course but not among the list of the most competitive course in Nigeria. Without carryover, it would normally take students three to four years to study the course at any Nigerian universities.
Political Science and Public Administration deal with studying the application of public services that will better the interest of society. It also deals with the practice of government at the national, state and local level. The job opportunities for one with a degree in Political Science and Public Administration are much and below are some of the careers available
- Journalist
- Policy Analyst
- Political correspondent.
- Political Consultant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Government official
JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Political Science and Public Administration
To study the course at any Nigerian universities the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Political Science and Public Administration will include Government. The least credits needed in WAEC (West African Examination Council) is five. Subjects in WAEC are applicable to NECO (National Examination Council). Below is the Subject Combination for Political Science and Public Administration in WAEC
- English Language
- Government
- Economics
- History
- Any other art or social science subjects
These are the subjects needed in WAEC, in JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) English Language is a compulsory subject. The Subject Combination for Political Science and Public Administration in JAMB will include
- English Language
- Government
- Economics
- Any other art subjects
List of Universities Offering Political Science and Public Administration in Nigeria
The universities offering Political Science and Public Administration are not much but each of them Post-UTME cut-off mark might not be the same. Below are the universities offering the course
State Universities
- AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO STATE
- KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, ILORIN, KWARA STATE
Federal Universities
- UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
Private Universities
- BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
- IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY, OKADA, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
- RHEMA UNIVERSITY, ABA, ABIA STATE
- WESTERN DELTA UNIVERSITY, OGHARA, DELTA STATE
Admission Requirements
Candidates who are to apply for Political Science and Public Administration in Nigeria are expected to combine subjects properly in WAEC and JAMB. JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) cut off mark for the course is 160. Five credits are needed in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or in NECO (National Examination Council).