Archaeology at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU): Admission Requirements and Other Important Information
Contents
- Archaeology at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- JAMB UTME Subjects for Archaeology at ABU
- SSCE Requirements for Archaeology at ABU
- ABU Direct Entry Requirements
- General Direct Entry Requirement
- Condition for Combined Programmes
- ABU Archaeology Requirements at a Glance
- What UTME Candidates Should Check
- What Direct Entry Candidates Should Check
- Final Advice for ABU Archaeology Aspirants
Archaeology at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Ahmadu Bello University is one of the universities offering Archaeology. Candidates who want to study the course at ABU should understand the requirements that apply to UTME candidates as well as the conditions for Direct Entry.
JAMB UTME Subjects for Archaeology at ABU
The UTME combination for Archaeology is any two subjects from Arts or Social Sciences and one of History, Religious Studies, Government and Geography.
Candidates should make sure that the three subjects selected during JAMB registration follow this structure.
SSCE Requirements for Archaeology at ABU
Candidates require five SSCE credit passes including English Language and one of Religious Studies, Geography, Economics and History.
The candidate's SSCE result should therefore contain the required number of credits and the specified subjects.
ABU Direct Entry Requirements
ABU accepts two A' Level or IJMB passes in Geography, Biology, History or any other subject.
NCE with a minimum of Merit is also accepted.
ABU also accepts an ABU Diploma in related subjects.
General Direct Entry Requirement
The general Direct Entry requirement for Archaeology is two A' Level passes in Arts or Social Sciences and one Science subject.
The specific ABU conditions should be considered when applying through Direct Entry at the university.
Condition for Combined Programmes
Candidates combining Archaeology with Science or Social Sciences must satisfy the requirements applicable to the respective programmes.
ABU Archaeology Requirements at a Glance
- University: Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- UTME: Any two subjects from Arts or Social Sciences and one of History, Religious Studies, Government and Geography.
- SSCE: Five credit passes including English Language and one of Religious Studies, Geography, Economics and History.
- Direct Entry: Two A' Level or IJMB passes in Geography, Biology, History or any other subject; NCE minimum of Merit; ABU Diploma in related subjects.
What UTME Candidates Should Check
UTME candidates should check their SSCE result and confirm that the required credits and subjects are present. They should also confirm that their JAMB UTME combination follows the Archaeology requirement.
What Direct Entry Candidates Should Check
Direct Entry candidates should identify the qualification they intend to use and compare it with the ABU Direct Entry conditions. The applicable conditions should be checked carefully before applying.
Final Advice for ABU Archaeology Aspirants
Before applying for Archaeology at ABU, candidates should check their JAMB subjects, confirm their SSCE requirements and, where applicable, verify their Direct Entry qualification against the university's conditions.
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