List of Universities Offering Education and Social Studies in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
If you're someone who’s curious about how societies function, how cultures shape people, and how education can be a tool for positive change, then Education and Social Studies might just be your ideal course. This program is designed for those who not only want to understand the world around them — politics, culture, history, values — but also want to teach and inspire others to do the same. Whether you dream of becoming a teacher, community educator, or social advocate, a degree in Education and Social Studies equips you with both the knowledge of society and the skills to pass that knowledge on effectively. But before diving into the course, it’s important to know where it’s offered and what requirements are needed to get started. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: A list of Nigerian universities offering Education and Social Studies The right JAMB subject combination The essential O'Level subjects and grades for admission

##What is Education and Social Studies Course?
Education is the broad process of learning, gaining knowledge, developing skills, and forming values, often in a structured environment like a school, which empowers individuals to understand and interact with the world effectively. Social Studies is an academic field of study that specifically focuses on understanding the complex relationships between people, societies, and their environments by integrating knowledge from disciplines like history, geography, civics, and economics to foster knowledge, skills, and attitudes for civic participation and informed decision-making. 


University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

Federal University of Education, Zaria

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE)

Benue State University (BSU)

Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Emmanuel Alayande University of Education


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

##O'Level Requirements for Education and Social Studies
To be eligible for admission into a Education and Social Studies 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/Social Studies

Economics/Geography/CRS/IRS

Civic Education/Literature in English