Anthropology Direct Entry Requirements

Direct Entry Route for Anthropology

Candidates who already hold an appropriate advanced qualification can seek admission to study Anthropology through Direct Entry. The DE requirement is separate from the UTME subject combination and is based on A' Level study.

Required A' Level Qualification

The requirement is any two A' Level passes in Arts subjects.

In other words, the candidate needs two A' Level passes, with both subjects falling within the Arts area.

University of Ibadan A' Level Subjects

For Anthropology at the University of Ibadan, A' Level passes are accepted in:

• Geography
• Economics
• Government
• Sociology

What This Means for DE Applicants

A candidate applying through Direct Entry should focus on the qualification being presented for DE admission. The general requirement is two A' Level passes in Arts subjects, while the University of Ibadan provides the specific subject options listed above.

DE Is Different From UTME

Direct Entry applicants do not use the UTME subject combination as their DE qualification. UTME candidates register for English Language and three other approved subjects, while DE candidates present their higher qualification.

What to Verify Before Applying

• Confirm that your application is through Direct Entry.
• Check that you have two A' Level passes in Arts subjects.
• Check the subjects on your A' Level result against the University of Ibadan's accepted options.
• Make sure you also satisfy the applicable O'Level conditions.

University of Ibadan Options

The accepted A' Level subjects for Anthropology at the University of Ibadan are Geography, Economics, Government and Sociology.

Final Thoughts

Anthropology Direct Entry admission requires any two A' Level passes in Arts subjects. Candidates targeting the University of Ibadan should also check the accepted A' Level subjects of Geography, Economics, Government and Sociology.