History and Archaeology Admission Requirements: UTME, O'Level and Direct Entry
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History and Archaeology is listed under Arts/Humanities in the JAMB course list. The detailed admission table presents the related entry as Archaeology/History and lists Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).
O'Level Requirements
Candidates require five SSCE credit passes, including English Language and one of Religious Studies, Geography, Economics or History.
JAMB UTME Combination
The listed combination is any two subjects from Arts or Social Sciences and one of History, Religious Studies, Government or Geography.
Direct Entry Requirement
The general Direct Entry requirement shown with the entry is two A' Level passes in Arts or Social Sciences and one Science subject. ABU-specific conditions include two A' Level/IJMB passes in Geography, Biology, History or any other subject, NCE with minimum of Merit, and an ABU Diploma in related subjects.
Only One Institution Is Listed for the Combined Entry
The detailed table identifies ABU for Archaeology/History. Candidates should not add the universities listed for ordinary Archaeology to the History and Archaeology programme simply because the two course names are related.
Course Title and Registration
The wider Arts/Humanities list uses History and Archaeology, while the detailed table uses Archaeology/History. Candidates should confirm the exact wording presented by JAMB when making their course selection.
Final Admission Check
- Confirm ABU as the listed institution.
- Check the five SSCE credits.
- Ensure English Language is included.
- Check for one of Religious Studies, Geography, Economics or History.
- Confirm the UTME combination.
- Direct Entry candidates should check the ABU-specific qualification.
For the underlying admission information and any further institutional details, candidates should consult the document below.
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