Social Work goes beyond charity—it’s a professional field focused on social justice, mental health, child welfare, community development, and more. Social workers play a vital role in hospitals, schools, NGOs, correctional facilities, and even government agencies. It's a career driven by compassion, advocacy, and the desire to create a better society. But to begin this rewarding journey, you’ll need to know where you can study Social Work in Nigeria, what subjects to choose in JAMB, and the O’Level results required for admission. In this blog, you’ll find: A list of accredited Nigerian universities offering Social Work The correct JAMB subject combination for Social Work The O’Level (WAEC/NECO) requirements needed to apply
##What is Social work Course?
Social work is a practice-based and academic profession dedicated to enhancing human well-being by empowering individuals, families, and communities to meet their needs and overcome challenges
Babcock University
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Redeemer’s University, Ede
Nigerian Police Academy
Lead City University
Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Social work
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Social work with other three subjects namely: Government/History,Mathematics
Economics/Geography/Literature in English/CRS/IRS
##O'Level Requirements for Social work
To be eligible for admission into a Social work 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/Geography
Literature in English/Civic Education/CRS/IRS