Subject Combination for Sociology in JAMB 2026

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Weaving the Sociology JAMB subject combination for 2026/2027 is your social lens into Nigeria’s intricate human tapestry. B.Sc. Sociology is a four-year inquiry into structures, behaviors, and social change, threading careers in NGOs, policy research, or HR consultancies. With Nigeria’s societal shifts (urbanization at 50%+, youth bulge of 70M+), sociologists are the weavers of equity

JAMB Subject Combination for Sociology 2026/2027

In the Faculty of Social Sciences, JAMB interweaves humanities and socials to gauge your societal insight. Loom engaged:

Compulsory Subjects:

English Language (warp thread – articulates social narratives)

Weft Elements (Choose 3):

Government (structure – politics, institutions)
Economics (economy – class, inequality)
One of: History, Literature-in-English, or CRS/IRS (culture – heritage or ethics)

JAMB Subject Sociology Combination: English Language, Government, Economics, and History (or Literature/CRS).

Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for 2026/2027

A’Level artisans? Hem to 200 level:

A’Level/IJMB/JUPEB: Passes in Government, Economics, History/Lit/CRS.
Relevant ND/HND: In sociology or social work with merit.
UTME Subjects for DE: Echo the fabric (English, Gov, Econ, History/Lit).
O’Level credits woven.

Sociology Cut‑off marks

Screening threshold: typically 180–200; flagship universities may set 200–220+.
Competitive targets:
- UTME: aim 230–270+ (250+ for top schools)
- Aggregate after Post‑UTME/Screening: target 60–70%+ (depending on each school’s formula)
  Tip: Where O’Level is weighted, A/B grades in English, Government/History, and Literature can lift your aggregate.

Top universities that offer Sociology

University of Ibadan (UI)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Lagos State University (LASU)
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)