Subject Combination for Sociology: Sociology is a subject that comes with a variety of prerequisites. In order to apply easily and improve your chances of admission to any Nigerian university, it is crucial that you are aware of every single data that each institution requires.
Let’s start by defining sociology. It can be characterized as the formation, organization, and operation of human society.
Auguste Comte, a French philosopher, coined the term “sociology” in 1839 from two Latin words: the first, “societies,” which means “society,” and the second, “logos,” which means “study.” The study of society is the broad definition of sociology.
You can discover all the prerequisites necessary to submit a successful application for admission to any Nigerian university that offers the program in the list below.
This covers the required O’level subjects, the Direct Entry requirement, the special consideration (waiver), and more.
Subject Combination for Sociology for WAEC and JAMB
The subjects needed for the JAMB UTME exam and the SSCE subject needed to study sociology are listed below.
WAEC Subject Requirements for Sociology
You must receive at least five (5) credit passes in the required topics from the list below in your SSCE in order to study sociology at any higher education institution in Nigeria. The WAEC subject combination for sociology is listed below.
- Use of English Language.
- Government/History/Economics.
- Mathematics.
- One (1) Science subject.
- And any Social Science or Arts subject is required.
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JAMB Subject Combination to Study Sociology
For those who aspire to study sociology in a Nigerian higher institution
- Government/History.
- Use of English Language.
- Plus 2 other Social Sciences/Arts subjects.
Universities in Nigeria Offering Sociology
In universities in Nigeria, SOCIOLOGY is either provided as a single major in the Faculty/School/College of Arts leading to the degree of a Bachelor of Arts or as a double major course in Sociology and Anthropology. Universities offering it as a double course are listed below:
- Covenant University
- Evangel University, Ebonyi
- Federal University-Ndufu
- Federal University-Otuoke
- Federal University-Kashere
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Salem University, Lokoja
Universities Offering Sociology as B.Sc. (Hons) degree:
- Achievers University, Owo
- Abia State University Uturu (Absu)
- Ado Bayero University, Kano
- Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba (Aaua)
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (Abuad)
- Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna (Abu)
- Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma (Aaua)
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
- Bauchi State University (Basu)
- Benue State University, Makurdi(Bsu)
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Bingham University, Nasarawa
- Caritas University, Enugu
- Chukuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (Coouu)
- Covenant University, Ota
- Crawford University, Igbesa
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Eastern Palm University, Orlu(Epu)
- Edo State University, Iyamho
- Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
- Federal University-Dutsinma
- Federal University-Gusau
- Federal University-Gashua
- Federal University-Kebbi
- Federal University-Oye Ekiti
- Federal University-Lafia
- Federal University-Wukari
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Gombe State University
- Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu-Nike
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo
- Imo State University
- Joseph Ayodele Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji(Jabu)
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- University Of Jos
- Kogi State University, Anyigba
- Kwara State University, Ilorin
- Kwararafa University Wukari
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Lagos State University
- Landmark University, Omu Aran
- Legacy University, Okija
- Leadcity University, Ibadan
- Madonna University, Okija
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
- Nnamdiazikiwe University, Awka
- Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano
- Novena University, Ogume
- Obong University, Abak
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Olabisionabanjo University
- Paul University, Awka
- Rhema University, Aba
- Redeemers University, Ede
- Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- University Of Abuja
- University Of Calabar, Calabar
- University Of Port Harcourt
- University Of Ibadan
- University Of Mkar, Gboko
- University Of Ilorin (Ilorin)
- University Of Lagos(Lagos)
- Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto
- Umaru Musa Yar’dua University, Katsina (Umuky)
- Western-Delta University, Oghara
- Yobe State University
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Career Opportunities for Sociologists
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
- Advocacy, childcare.
- Community development.
- Non-profit agencies.
- Environmental groups, and urban planning.
- Admissions.
- Administrative support.
- Career counselor and teacher.
- Function in administration.
- Case management.
- Recreation and rehabilitation.
- Elderly & youth services.
BUSINESS
- Consumer research.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Insurance.
- Public relations, and media.
- Human resource.
- Marketing/sales.
HEALTH SERVICES
- Family planner,
- Insurance providers,
- Hospital admissions
- Substance abuse education and also in rehabilitation counseling.
LAW
- Law investigation/enforcement.
- Attorney.
- Paralegal.
- Probation and parole administration.
PUBLISHING
- Researcher.
- Professional writers.
- Journalism.
In summary, with the above information, we ensure that you will have no difficulty pursuing your dream at any preferred university.
