JAMB Subject Combination for International Relations (B.Sc) 2026

UTME subjects, WAEC/NECO O'Level requirements, cut-off marks, direct entry and universities offering International Relations in Nigeria.

📚 Social Sciences ⏱ 4 years 🎓 B.Sc

✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for International Relations

1. English Language 2. Government/History 3. Economics 4. Literature/Geography/CRS

English Language is compulsory.

📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for International Relations

The 4 JAMB UTME subjects required for International Relations. You must sit all 4 in the same JAMB examination.

English Language

Compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of course.

Government/History

Covers Nigerian and comparative political systems.

Economics

Core social science covering markets, policy and business.

Literature/Geography/CRS

Covers physical and human geography.

English Language is compulsory.

📝 O'Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements

You need a minimum of 5 credit passes (C6 and above). Maximum 2 sittings.

#	Subject	Status	Min Grade
1	English Language	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
2	Government	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
3	Economics or History	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)

Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects

📋 What Are the 9 WAEC/NECO Subjects for International Relations?

WAEC/NECO requires students to sit 8–9 subjects. Below is the typical 9-subject combination for students targeting International Relations:

1. English Language Required for admission

2. Government Required for admission

3. History Required for admission

4. Economics Required for admission

5. Literature Required for admission

6. Geography Not required for admission

English, Government/History and Economics.

📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for International Relations 2026

🏛 Federal

200+

Internal cut-off varies

🏫 State

185+

Indigenes may be lower

🎓 Private

170+

Post-UTME required

⚠ Note: These are minimum JAMB cut-off marks. Individual universities set higher internal cut-offs. A strong JAMB score + good Post-UTME performance + good O'Level grades are all required.

🎯 Direct Entry Requirements for International Relations

ND/HND in International Relations or related

Direct Entry candidates bypass 100 level and enter 200 level directly. Apply through the JAMB Direct Entry portal and meet the university's requirements.

📖 About International Relations in Nigerian Universities

International Relations studies diplomacy, global politics, foreign policy, international organisations and conflict resolution.

Popular in universities with strong Social Sciences faculties.

💼 Career Paths for International Relations Graduates

✓ Diplomat ✓ Foreign Service Officer ✓ International NGO Worker ✓ Policy Analyst ✓ Intelligence Officer