Criminology has been one of the amazing courses you can simply study at any University In Nigeria. Its a pleasure we make it known to you all that before getting into any course, you must make sure you put some factors into consideration and some of those factors will be discussed.
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JAMB & WAEC Subject Combination For Criminology
Criminology is simply the scientific study of criminal behavior, how they react and operate. Yur duty is to know how it goes, how it can be prevented and how it can be controlled and prevented as well. Have it at the back of your mind that criminology offers an in-depth look at modern crime and punishment, and why certain groups may be societally victimized.
On this page, we will be talking about your JAMB Subject combination for criminology, Waec Subject combination and The University you will study this course. All I really need from you is to simply read through to know how it works in other to avoid mistakes.
WAEC Subject Combination for Criminology
Candidates who wish to study Criminology must make sure they possess at least 5 credits which should be on the required WAEC subject combination that is needed to study Criminology in Nigeria universities.
Bear it in mind that the subject combination is said to be available on other O’level exams such as NECO AND GCE. Below are the O’Level Subject Combination for Criminology;
- Use Of English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Any two of Arts or Social Science subjects
- A trade subject
JAMB Subject Combination for Criminology
It’s a pleasure we make it known to you all that candidates who wish and desire to study Criminologymust do all they can to score over 200 if they are to be considered for admission. Be rest assured that anything less than 200 Jamb Score might not b considered.
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Any of Government, History, Geography, Lit-in English, French, and CRK/IRK
Direct Entry requirement to study Criminology
Candidates who want to be admitted through Direct Entry should make sure they Have Two ‘A’ level passes in Criminology and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography Physics, Chemistry, Agric Science, Accounting, Business Management, History, and Government respectively.
list of Universities offering Criminology under social science in Nigeria
- Bayero University, Kano
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
- Caleb University, Lagos
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