List of Universities Offering Criminology in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, and how societies respond to criminal behavior. It offers a blend of sociology, psychology, law, and justice studies, equipping you with skills to work in law enforcement, corrections, rehabilitation, research, or policy making.In Nigeria, with its complex security challenges, trained criminologists play a vital role in creating safer communities. But before you can join this impactful field, it’s important to know which universities offer the course and the admission requirements. In this blog, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about studying Criminology in Nigeria, including: A list of Nigerian universities offering Criminology The JAMB subject combination required for admission The O’Level requirements you need to meet

##What is Criminology Course?
Criminology is the scientific, interdisciplinary study of crime, criminals, and societal responses to crime, examining its causes, extent, nature, and prevention.


University of Lagos (UNILAG)	

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)	

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)	

Bayero University Kano (BUK)	

Lagos State University (LASU)	

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)	

Covenant University	

Babcock University	

Igbinedion University


##JAMB Subject Combination for Criminology
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Criminology with other three subjects namely: Government/Economics,Literature-in-English/Geography,Civic Education/CRS/History.

##O'Level Requirements for Criminology
To be eligible for admission into a Criminology program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:

English Language

Mathematics

Government/History

Economics

Civic Education/Literature-in-English/CRS