This article will enlighten you on the Jamb subject combination for International Relations in UTME examinations. It will also highlight some O’level requirements for international relations in some Nigerian Universities.
As we all know, International relations is a prestigious course or degree programme to aspiring to study in any Nigerian university.
Many Nigerian higher institution, however, offer the course as History and International studies, while some offer it as French and International relations or only as International relations. Only the Ahmadu Bello university, Zaria offer it as International Studies.
International relations is a Four (4) year degree programme which equip students to learn and study the way and manner Nations and States interact or relate with each other on the international stage.
As an international relations graduate, you will have a broad set of career opportunities in addition to politics, including in fields like economics and social systems. You can find your career working for Foreign Embassies or as a professional diplomat for your Country or become lecturer in the field.
What is the highest paying job in International Relations?
Here are some of the jobs in international relations you might want to pursue – including some of the highest paying jobs in international relations.
- International lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Immigration specialist
- Economist
- Diplomat
- International logistics manager
- International development consultant
- Intelligence analyst
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O’Level Requirements To Study International Relations
To study International relations, you must acquire at least Five (5) SSCE credit passes including English Language, History or Government and Mathematics and any other two (2) relevant subjects.
However, there are variation to these requirements in some Nigerian tertiary institutions. As In the case of some institutions highlighted below:
(i) Obafemi Awolowo University accept five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics, Government and two (2) other subjects from History/Economics/Literature in English/Geography.
(ii) WELLSPRING require a pass in Maths provided the candidate possess a total of five (5) O’level credit passes including English language, History/Government and Economics.
(iii) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria accept Credit English, At least Pass in Mathematics (provided It’s D7 in Mathematics) and Two other subject to include Government, Economics/Geography or Literature in English.
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JAMB Subject Combination For International Relations
To apply for International relations in JAMB, you need the following subjects:-
- Mathematics
- And any two (2) of the following: Economics, Government, Geography, History, Literature in English and French.
In addition to knowing your JAMB Subject Combination for International relations, there are some TOP NIGERIAN INSTITUTIONS to study this course/programme.
International relations can be studied under the Faculty of Administration, Social Sciences or Arts and humanities of the following top Nigerian Universities:-
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State
- Covenant University, Ota
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
- Univerity of Uyo (UNIUYO)
- Wellspring University (WELLSPRING)
The above list of top Nigerian Universities to study International relations does not put aside some other top higher institutions who are also offering this programme. You can also try some reputable higher institutions approved for the study of this course.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does international relations require Economics?
During a Bachelor’s in International Relations, you can expect to take classes on Economics, Politics and Government, Explaining Society, Public Policy, Business Behaviours, Global Conflicts, Global Security, Environmental Sustainability, etc.
What is the subject combination for UTME for public relations?
UTME Requirement for Public Relations And Advertising: Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language and four (4) other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences.
Similarly, we have a team of Course Advisers who are always readily available to guide you with issues relating to your admission this year. You can take cease this rare privilege is as you are preparing for this year UTME Exams.
