International Relations at OAU: Admission Requirements and Special Waiver
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Studying International Relations at OAU
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is the institution listed for International Relations in the admission information. Candidates applying for the programme should pay attention to both the general course requirements and the specific OAU conditions.
OAU JAMB UTME Subject Combination
The general UTME combination for International Relations is:
- Use of English
- Mathematics
- Any two (2) of Economics, History, Government, Geography, Literature in English and French
However, OAU's specific UTME requirement states that candidates should have Mathematics, Government or Economics and any one of History, Geography or Literature in English, in addition to the compulsory Use of English.
OAU O'Level Requirements
The general requirement is five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Government and Mathematics and any other two relevant subjects.
OAU's specific condition requires five (5) O'Level credit passes which must include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Government
- Any two (2) of History, Economics, Geography and Literature in English
OAU Direct Entry Requirements
The general Direct Entry requirement is two (2) A' Level passes in any of the following:
- Government
- Economics
- History
- French
For OAU, the specific Direct Entry condition is two (2) A' Level passes in Government and Economics or History.
OAU Special Waiver for International Relations
The special consideration for OAU provides specific conditions for Direct Entry, UTME and O'Level admission.
Direct Entry
OAU requires two (2) A' Level passes in Government and Economics or History.
UTME
OAU requires Mathematics, Government or Economics and any from History, Geography or Literature in English, in addition to Use of English.
O'Level
OAU requires five (5) O'Level credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics, Government and two (2) other subjects from History, Economics, Geography and Literature in English.
Important for OAU Applicants
Candidates applying for International Relations at OAU should use the OAU-specific conditions when checking their eligibility. The university's requirements should not be replaced with requirements for another course simply because the courses are related.
Applicants should also check the latest OAU admission instructions before completing their application, as institutional admission procedures may change from one admission cycle to another.
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