What is the JAMB subject combination for Social Work?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Social Work are English Language plus English Language, Government, Economics, Literature-in-English.

What O'Level subjects are required for Social Work?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Government, Economics.

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Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Social Work.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Government3. Economics4. Literature-in-English

* English Language is compulsory for all UTME candidates in Nigeria.

O'Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO)

Requires 5 Credit passes in SSCE / WAEC / NECO in not more than 2 sittings:

English Language
Mathematics
Government
Economics

Common Candidate Subject Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming any 3 arts subjects work for JAMB — most social science courses want a specific relevant combination like Government or Economics.
Forgetting Mathematics credit at O'Level, which many students overlook for 'social' courses.

Admission Competitiveness & Score Analysis

Admission competition for Social Work varies across institution tiers:

Competitive Tier (250+)

Strong standing for federal first-generation institutions (UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNN, ABU).

Balanced Tier (200–249)

Competitive for state universities and federal technological institutions with solid Post-UTME.

Accessible Tier (160–199)

Strong options among private universities and state institutions in home catchment zones.

Universities Offering Social Work

Session: 2026/2027

Obafemi Awolowo University

Osun State · OAU

218

Cut-off Benchmark

Covenant University

Ogun State · CU

198

Cut-off Benchmark

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Source & Data TraceabilityJAMB IBASS Syllabus 2026/2027

Subject requirements and O'Level regulations are extracted directly from the official JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS). Always cross-check faculty waivers on the official university portal.