Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Political Science in Nigeria

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Political Science

•  Madonna University, Okija  
  Admission requirements:
  (a) UTME
  
  Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme should possess a Senior School Certificate or General Certificate of Education, or NECO or their equivalent with at least five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings of which three must be Government or History, English language and Mathematics. An acceptable UTME score is also required.
  
  (b) Direct Entry
  
  Candidates for Direct Entry into the degree programme in political science should possess five passes in the General Certificate of Education, NECO, Senior Secondary School Certificate or their equivalents, three of which shall include Government or History, English language and Mathematics. In addition, candidates must possess credit passes in three relevant subjects at the advanced level in the General Certificate of Education or its equivalent. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree, OND or HND in relevant disciplines may be considered for Direct Entry admission.
  
  JOB OPPORTUNITIES
  
  The rigorous training in political science prepare the graduate to fit different fields of human endeavour or positions both in the public international and private sectors of the national and international interest serve as politician, advisers to government, administrative personnel officers, political scientists, diplomats, social welfare officers, public relations officers, intelligent officers, policy analysts, lecturers and researchers in all levels of public affairs. Above all, graduates of political science are all equipped to pursue graduate programmes in more specified areas within the social sciences interdisciplinary family.
•  Koladaisi University , Ibadan  
  Admission Requirements:
  UTME Admission
  
  All Candidates applying for the 100 Level Undergraduate Programmes at KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent. Candidates awaiting results may also apply.
  All applicants are required to have sat for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and must meet the required national Cut-Off score.
  Applicants are to complete the online application form by visiting KolaDaisi University, Ibadan website at www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng
  A Pass grade in Mathematics may be waved for the Arts programmes.
  Applicants will be mandated to participate in the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Screening Exercise.
  Interested candidates wishing to change their choice of institution to KolaDaisi University are required to:
  Apply for change of institution through JAMB (visit JAMB website)
  Complete the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan on-line Application Form
  Participate in the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan Screening Exercise.
•  Veritas University, Bwari  
  Admission requirements:
  JAMB / UTME
  At least two ‘A’ level passes including Government or History. Candidates are expected to possess five credits at WASSCE/GCE/NECO ‘O’ Level or their equivalent in subjects that include English, Government or History and a Pass in Mathematics. Results at ‘O’ and ‘A’ level must be attained at not more than two sittings.
  A National Diploma certificate from an approved university, polytechnic or school of arts & science with a grade not lower than Merit. In addition, the applicant must possess credit passes at WASSCE/GCE/NECO ‘O’ level, or its equivalent, in five subjects, which must include English, Mathematics, Government or History.
  Any equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate of the University.
  Basic knowledge of French or any other foreign language is an advantage.
  
  Direct Entry
  A minimum standard of five (5) credits at two sittings, including English Language. Candidates must have credit pass in Government or History and a pass in Mathematics. Basic knowledge of French or any other foreign language is an advantage.
•  Christopher University, Mowe  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) UTME
  -Candidates should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education/NECO or their equivalents with at least five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings of which three must be Government or History plus English Language and Mathematics. An acceptable UTME score is also required.
  
  (b) Direct Entry
  Candidates should possess five credit passes in the General Certificate of Education/NECO, Senior Secondary School Certificate or their equivalents, three of which shall include Government or History, English Language and Mathematics. In addition, candidates must possess credit passes in two relevant subjects at the advanced level in the General Certificate of Education or its equivalent. A JUPEB Certificate of Christopher University or any other universities recognised by the Senate is acceptable for direct entry admission. Ditto for IJMB/OND/NCE/HND.
  
  Course duration:
  -3 years for Direct entry
  -4 years for UTME
•  Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Current Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination (UTME) Result
  -Five O' Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE) Credit Passes at one sitting to include English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English, and any other 2 Social Sciences or Arts Subjects are required for admission into College of Law.
  -Five O' Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE) Credit Passes at one sitting to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology are required for admission into the MBBS Programme.
  -Other Programmes: Five O' Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE) Credit Passes at not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics and three (3) other subjects relevant to course of study.
  -Results of PAST Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations (UTME) are not allowed.
  -Candidates awaiting SSCE results or its equivalent can also apply for admission provided they qualify when results are available.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Taraba State University, Jalingo  
  Admission requirements:
  UTME
  
  Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education NECO or their equivalents with at least five (5) credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings of which three must be Government or History plus English Language and Mathematics. An acceptable UTME score is also required.
  
  Direct Entry
  
  Candidates for direct entry into the degree programme in Political Science should possess five (5) credit passes in the General Certificate of Education, NECO, Senior Secondary School Certificate or their equivalents, three of which shall include Government or History, English Language and Mathematics. In addition, candidates must possess credit passes in three relevant subjects at the Advanced Level in IJMB, Diploma or HND, and General Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
•  Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Birnin Kebbi  
  Admission requirements:
  Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate(SSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO or their equivalents with at least five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings of which three most be Government or History plus English Language and Mathematics. A acceptable score is also required.
  
  Direct Entry
  Candidates for Direct Entry into the degree programme in Political Science should possess five credit passes in the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) NECO, senior Secondary School certificate or their equivalents, three of which shall include Government or History, English Language and Mathematics, In addition, candidates must posses credit passes in three relevant subjects at the advanced level In the General Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
•  Wesley University, Ondo  
  Entry Requirements:
  A) General Admission Requirement:
  Minimum entry qualification into part-time B.Sc. Business Administration degree programme is five credits in relevant related subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained in not more than two sittings in any of the following examinations:
  • SSCE, WAEC, NECO, GCE WAEC, GCE NECO, NABTEB or their equivalents.
  
  (B)Direct Entry Requirement:
  In addition to the general admission requirements stated above, an applicant is expected to posses any of the under-listed qualifications:
  
  i. A minimum of two relevant subjects passed at GCE Advanced level Examination;
  ii. at least, a lower credit pass grade of National Diploma in Business Administration or related disciplines;
  iii. NCE, at least 3 subjects passed on merit.
•  Baze University, Abuja  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) UTME
  -SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  -JAMB
  
  (ii) Direct Entry
  -A level / Diploma / IJMB / HND / First degree
  -JAMB DE Form
  -SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  
  (iii) Direct Transfer
  -SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  -Academic transcript
  -Please note: Admission on transfer will only be issued after on campus interview
  
  (iv) Foundation
  - SSCE (WAEC, NECO, etc)
  
  (v) International (Nigerian)
  -O' level result
  -JAMB
  -Please note: You can get a conditional admission if you does not have JAMB, but you must provide it before you progress to 200 level
  
  (vi) International (Foreign)
  -O' level result
  
  
  Course duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina  
  Admission requirements:
  UME Entry:
  Candidates for admission into the 4-year degree programme (UME) should possess a SSCE, GCE, NECO or their equivalents with at least five Credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings of which two must be Government or History and English Language. A minimum of Pass in O’ Level Mathematics and an acceptable UME score are also required.
  
  Direct Entry:
  Candidates for Direct Entry into the degree programme should possess five Credit passes in the GCE, NECO, SSCE or their equivalents, two of which shall include Government or History and English Language. It is required that at least two of these Credit passes shall be at Advanced Level. Grade in Mathematics shall not be less than Pass.
•  Benson Idahosa University, Benin City  
  Entry requirements:
  Five Ordinary Level credits passes at WASSCE, SSCE, or GCE, which must include: English Language, Government/History, another Arts subject and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.
  
  Students are expected to pass the following courses in the University Matriculation Examination (UME): English Language, History or Government and other relevant courses in the Arts or Social Sciences.
  
  Direct Entry Students will be expected to possess (in addition to the basic UME requirements) a diploma in relevant and related areas, with minimum of Upper Credit pass from institutes recognized by the Senate of Benson Idahosa University.
  
  Duration:4 years
•  Kings University, Odeomu  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) UTME Entry Requirements
  -Credit level passes in 5 subjects including English, Mathematics, Government, while the other 2 subjects must be from Social Sciences related courses;
  -Acquire the UTME cut off mark
  
  (b) Direct Entry Requirements
  -Credit level passes in 5 subjects including include English, Mathematics, Government, and any other 2 subjects from Social sciences-related courses.
  -Minimum of Seven points in GCE advanced level (A-level)/ IJMB/JUPEB or merit in two core subjects at NCE or upper credit in ND certificate from recognized Institution
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu  
  Admission Requirements:
  The minimum entry requirement for undergraduate programmes at Oduduwa University is credit level passes in 5 subjects at the O’Level examinations. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and one relevant subject obtained at not more than two sittings. There are other requirements peculiar to some certain colleges and departments.
  Prospective students must attain the UTME cut off mark.
  2 or 3 A' Level Credit Passes are required.
  
  OND, HND, NCE or other Certificates from a recognised institution are accepted for Direct Entry.
  
  Duration :UME 4 years
•  Covenant University, Ota  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Candidates should possess at least five credit passes at not more than two sittings in the O/L, SSCE/GCE/NECO or their equivalents in the following subjects:
  
  (a.) Mathematics
  (b.) English Language
  (c.) Government or History, and
  (d.) Any other two (2) subjects from Social Science or Arts
  
  -Candidates must also sit for the current JAMB examination and obtain the prescribed cut-off mark in the relevant subject.
  -Candidates must fulfil any other requirement set by the University for admission into the programmes.
  
  
  Duration: 4 years
•  Lead City University, Ibadan  
  Admission Requirements (JAMB/Direct Entry):
  The minimum entry requirement for admission into Lead Ciity University is GCE O/L, SSCE/NABTEB/ NECO or equivalent credit level pass in five(5) subjects, including English Language, and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings. Those with additional (Direct Entry) qualification such as University Diploma, NCE, IJMB, OND, GCE 'A' Level or equivalent professional qualification etc are to proceed from part II. However, candidates awaiting result may apply provided evidence of results would be available before resumption.
•  Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina, Katsina  
  Admission requirements:
  UTME:
  Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Government or History or Civic Education and any other two credits in Arts or Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings.
  
  Direct Entry:
  Candidates with a minimum of 9 points in IJMB/ HSC/GCE A level /NCE in Government or History or Civic Education and any other one Social Science subjects
  
  Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit pass in Diploma/ HND in relevant subject from recognized institutions may also be admitted.
•  Redeemer's University, Ede  
  Admission requirements:
  Candidates who wish to be considered for Direct Entry admission to pursue a three year degree programme are advised to contact the Department for necessary guidance on admission requirements.
  
  Candidates must have passed at least two Social Science subjects or related subjects at HSC or GCE. A’ Level
  
  National Diploma in Public Administration or related subjects with a minimum of Lower Credit
  
  University Diploma in Public Administration, Law and other University Diploma related courses with a minimum of Lower Credit
•  Arthur Jarvis University, Calabar  
  Course entry requirements:
  1. Applicants must write UTME and attain an acceptable score (National JAMB Minimum Cutoff) in the use of English, Mathematics, Government or History and any two Social Science or Arts subjects .
  
  2. For a candidate who has attained the benchmark standard in the UTME to be registered for B.Sc Political Science in the University, he/she must have a minimum of Credit pass in English Language, Government or History and any other three relevant subjects from Social Sciences and/or Arts
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Imo State University, Owerri  
  Admission Requirements
  
  UTME:
  
  Candidates seeking for admission into the programme must possess at least five ordinary level credit passes in the relevant subjects including English language and at least a pass in Mathematics at not more than two sittings through any one or a combination of the recognized by Imo State University, Owerri. In addition, one of the five ordinary level credit passes must be Government or History. Candidates for Direct Entry should see JAMB Brochure or the Imo State University Academic Regulations
•  Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  a)For B. Sc. Biochemistry, five ‘O’ Level credit passes at SSCE or equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
  
  b)For B.Sc. Microbiology, Agricultural Science is acceptable in lieu of Biology.
  
  c)For B.Sc. Computer Science: five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry, Biology, Economics, and Geography.
  
  e)For B.Sc. Physics Electronics, as in Computer Science.
•  Osun State University, Osogbo  
  Admission requirements:
  For admission into the first degree programme in Education Political Science, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language and Mathematics to form the core subjects, with credit in three other relevant arts or social science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
•  Western Delta University, Oghara  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  The requirements for admission into the Department are as specified by the College. At least, five Credit Passes in SSCE by NECO and WAEC or GCE (O/L) or its equivalent or at least five Merit Passes in TC II. These must include English Language and Mathematics plus Government or History, and any Social Science subjects, of which the passes must have been obtained in not more than two examination sittings.
•  Caleb University, Lagos  
  Direct Entry requirements:
  Two GCE A-level passes or equivalents in Economics, Accounts or Business Studies or Geography, mathematics.
  O-level credits should include all prescribed UTME requirements obtained at one sitting.
  
  UTME requirements:
  SSS certificate credit passes or o-level credits in five subjects including English Language, mathematics, Government and Economics, Accounts or Business Studies or Geography
•  Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ihiala  
  Entry requirements:
  1.Five SSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Government/History and any other two subjects from Arts/ Social Sciences in not more than two sittings.
  
  2.Two ‘A’ level passes to include Government or History plus UTME requirement or OND/HND lower credit /NCE merit/lower credit in any relevant social science /management science (Public Admin. Management, Government or Administration)
•  Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife  
  Admission requirements:
  'O' Level Requirements: 'O' Level TC II credit/merit credit passes must include Government, English Language and Mathematics.
  Direct Entry: Two 'A' Level passes including Government and one other Social Science subject OR NCE with credit/merit passes in Government and any other Social Science subjects. NCE Social Studies combined with any Social Science is also acceptable.
•  University of Lagos, Lagos  
  Admission requirements:
  Direct Entry:
  Very good passes in three JUPEB/A’ Level subjects:
  Government and any two of Literature-in-English,
  Economics, CRS/IRS and History.
  
  UTME:
  Five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
  Language, Mathematics,
  Government, Economics/Geography
  and any one of History, Literature-inEnglish
  and CRS/IRS.
•  Fountain University, Osun  
  Admission requirements:
  5 O’ Level credit pass in relevant subjects.
  
  *UTME Admission programme:
  
  5 O’level credits pass in relevant subjects with good score in JAMB UTME.
  
  *Direct (D.E):
  
  A’Level result (Cambridge, IJMB, JUPEB, ND, NCE or its equivalent) with evidence of JAMB D/E Application.
  
  Duration:4 years
•  Federal University of Dutse, Dutse  
  Admission requirements:
  Direct Entry:
  Two A’ level passes (Graded A-D in GCE A level, NCE, IJMB or OND) at the Advanced level in relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry and Physics) with minimum 8 points.
  
  UTME:
  English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in SSCE with minimum credit level in one or two sittings.
•  Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja  
  Admission requirements:
  UTME: Five credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics and any other two relevant subjects including Economics, Accounting and Government.
  Direct Entry: At least Two “A” level credit including Economics NCE or OND with credit passes in relevant subjects
•  Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene  
  Admission requirements:
  Five (5) Credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at not more than two sittings in O'level Examinations.(WAEC/NECO).
  
  Applicants are required to have taken the 2016 JAMB examinations with a score of 140 and above.
•  Novena University, Ogume  
  Admission requirements:
  Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English, Economics and Mathematics
  Two A’ level passes in Mathematics, Economics or Government and any other relevant subjects.
  UME subjects are: English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject
•  Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) Acceptable minimum score in JAMB and
  (b) at least a minimum of five credit passes in not more than two sittings, at the SSCE or its equivalent, which must include Mathematics, English Language, Government or History.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Applicants must possess SSCE/NECO/GCE O/L in not more than two sittings with 5 credit passes in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subjects.
  -A pass in Mathematics could be accepted.
•  Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island  
  Admission requirements:
  UTME:
  English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.
  
  NDU:
  English Language, Government or History and two other subjects, at least a pass in Mathematics.
•  Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Credit passes in English language, Government or History, and any other 3 relevant subjects which may include; Economics, Commerce, Geography or Mathematics. P7 in Mathematics is accepted
•  Plateau State University, Bokkos  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Five SSCE credit passes (at not more than two sitting) in Mathematics, English Literature, Government or History, and two (2) other Arts or Social Science subject
•  Adamawa State University, Mubi  
  Duration:4 years
•  Nasarawa State University, Keffi  
  
  
•  Hezekiah University, Umudi  
  
•  Tansian University, Umunya  
  
•  Southwestern University Nigeria, Okun-Owa  
  
•  Al-Qalam University, Katsina  
  
•  Clifford University, Ihie  
  
•  Augustine University, Epe  
  
•  University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Sagbama  
  
•  University of Calabar, Calabar  
  
•  Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha Otor  
  
•  Nigerian Army University, Biu  
  
•  Summit University, Offa  
  
•  Coal City University, Enugu  
  

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