JAMB Subject Combination for Social Work (B.Sc) 2026
UTME subjects, WAEC/NECO O'Level requirements, cut-off marks, direct entry and universities offering Social Work in Nigeria.
📚 Social Sciences ⏱ 4 years 🎓 B.Sc
✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for Social Work
1. English Language
2. Government/Economics
3. Geography/Literature
4. CRS/History
English Language is compulsory.
📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for Social Work
The 4 JAMB UTME subjects required for Social Work.
You must sit all 4 in the same JAMB examination.
1
English Language
Compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of course.
2
Government/Economics
Core social science covering markets, policy and business.
3
Geography/Literature
Covers physical and human geography.
4
CRS/History
Covers Nigerian and world history.
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 or Economics | Compulsory | Credit (C6+) |
Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects
📋 What Are the 9 WAEC/NECO Subjects for Social Work?
WAEC/NECO requires students to sit 8–9 subjects. Below is the typical 9-subject combination for students targeting Social Work:
1. English Language
Required for admission
2. Government
Required for admission
3. Economics
Required for admission
4. Literature
Required for admission
5. Geography
Required for admission
6. CRS/IRS
Not required for admission
English and relevant Arts/Social Science subjects.
📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for Social Work 2026
🏛 Federal
180+
Internal cut-off varies
🏫 State
170+
Indigenes may be lower
🎓 Private
160+
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 Social Work
ND/HND in Social Work
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 Social Work in Nigerian Universities
Social Work focuses on helping individuals, families and communities overcome social problems through counselling and advocacy.
Offered in many universities.
💼 Career Paths for Social Work Graduates
🏫 Universities That Offer Social Work in Nigeria
AT
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Cut-off: 160
AB
Ahmadu Bello University
Cut-off: 180
AF
Air Force Institute of Technology
Cut-off: 160
AI
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education
Cut-off: 140
BU
Bayero University Kano
Cut-off: 180
FU
Federal University Birnin Kebbi
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University Dutse
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University Dutsin-Ma
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University Gashua
Cut-off: 150
FU
Federal University Gusau
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University Kashere
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University Lafia
Cut-off: 170
FU
Federal University Lokoja
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University of Agriculture Zuru
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
Cut-off: 150
FU
Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University of Education Kontagora
Cut-off: 150
FU
Federal University of Education Pankshin
Cut-off: 150
FU
Federal University of Education Zaria
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University of Environment and Technology Tai
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences Funtua
Cut-off: 180
FU
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Abeokuta
Cut-off: 200
FU
Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
Cut-off: 150
FU
Federal University of Technology Akure
Cut-off: 180
FU
Federal University of Technology Babura
Cut-off: 140
FU
Federal University of Technology Minna
Cut-off: 180
FU
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Cut-off: 180
FU
Federal University of Transportation Daura
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Cut-off: 160
FU
Federal University Wukari
Cut-off: 150
FU
Federal University, Otuoke
Cut-off: 160
JO
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
Cut-off: 150
MO
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Cut-off: 150
MA
Modibbo Adama University
Cut-off: 160
NO
National Open University of Nigeria
Cut-off: 130
NU
National University of Science and Technology Abuja
Cut-off: 160
PO
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
Cut-off: 180
NA
Nigerian Army University Biu
Cut-off: 160
ND
Nigerian Defence Academy
Cut-off: 180
NM
Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko
Cut-off: 150
UN
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Cut-off: 160
TA
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education Ijagun
Cut-off: 140
UN
University of Abuja
Cut-off: 180
UN
University of Benin
Cut-off: 200
UN
University of Calabar
Cut-off: 150
UI
University of Ibadan
Cut-off: 200
UN
University of Ilorin
Cut-off: 180
UN
University of Jos
Cut-off: 180
UN
University of Lagos
Cut-off: 200
UN
University of Maiduguri
Cut-off: 160
UN
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Cut-off: 160
UN
University of Port Harcourt
Cut-off: 150
UN
University of Uyo
Cut-off: 150
UD
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
Cut-off: 180
YM
Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education Kano
Cut-off: 150
AC
Achievers University
Cut-off: 160