Knowing the UNILAG requirements for Political Science will save you from losing your UNILAG admission and CHANGING OF INSTITUTION or course.

In this guide,
You will see the latest direct entry, O’Level and JAMB requirements for Political Science in UNILAG with their cut off mark and correct subject combination for your admission to study Political Science in UNILAG this year.
ALSO SEE: Other Courses In UNILAG and Their Requirement
Take note.
This is just the specific requirements for Political Science in UNILAG. You may also need to SEE THE GENERAL UNILAG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for all courses.
Does UNILAG offer Political Science?
Yes.
University of Lagos (UNILAG) offers Political Science as one of their COURSES UNDER SOCIAL SCIENCE.
This means that Political Science is accredited in UNILAG among other schools.
- SEE OTHER UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER POLITICAL SCIENCE IN NIGERIA
How many years course is Political Science in UNILAG?
The number of years it will take you to study Political Science in UNILAG depends on your Mode of Entry or how you gained admission.
If you GAINED ADMISSION THROUGH JAMB, you will study Political Science in UNILAG for (4) years.
But if you gained admission through Direct Entry without JAMB, you will study Political Science in UNILAG for (3) years.
Current UNILAG requirements for Political Science
Now let’s see the direct entry requirements, correct O’level and JAMB subject combination for Political Science and the cut off mark for Political Science in UNILAG.
Direct entry requirement for Political Science in UNILAG
The direct entry requirement for Political Science in UNILAG is as follows.
You require:
- Very good passes in three JUPEB/A’ Level subjects: Government and any two of Literature-in-English, Economics, CRS / IRS and History.
Direct Entry candidates must also satisfy the O’level requirements.
O’level subject combination for Political Science in UNILAG
You are required to possess at least CREDIT in these O’level subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Government
- Economics or Geography
- One of History, Literature, and CRS/IRS.
Does UNILAG accept two sittings for Political Science?
No.
University of Lagos — UNILAG does NOT accept two sittings for Political Science.
This means that you cannot COMBINE TWO O’LEVEL RESULTS FOR ADMISSION to study Political Science in UNILAG
JAMB subject combination for Political Science in UNILAG
The (4) JAMB subject combination for Political Science in UNILAG is as follows.
- Use of English
- Government
- Economics or Geography
- One of History, Literature, and CRS/IRS.
JAMB cut off mark for Political Science in UNILAG
The current JAMB cut off mark for Political Science in UNILAG is:
- 200
You are required to SCORE HIGH IN YOUR JAMB enough to exceed this cut off mark and improve your chances of admission.
Candidates with JAMB score lower than this cut off mark are NOT eligible to APPLY FOR UNILAG Post UTME to study Political Science.
Departmental cut off mark for Political Science in UNILAG
The departmental cut off mark for Political Science in UNILAG is:
- 68.25
When you CALCULATE YOUR UNILAG AGGREGATE SCORE and it meets or exceeds this departmental cut off mark for Political Science, your admission is almost certain.
But any aggregate score lower than this departmental cut off mark will NOT be considered for MERIT admission but can be considered under catchment areas.
GOOD LUCK.
Do you have something to ask on this UNILAG requirements for Political Science? Comment below and a staff or fellow ACADite will reply you.
Can I use English, government, economics ,crs
Yes, Divine.
Can I use Maths English Economics and Government
Hello Lanre,
Mathematics is NOT required.
Please I wanted to do mass communication before but my score isn’t up to it
So now I’m considering political science and it’s English literature government and crs I did
And I’ve learnt that either economics or geography is important
Please does it mean I might not be given admission because of that reason even if I have more than the cut off mark
Can I gain admission to unilag with 205 to study political science and with this jamb combination eng govt economics and crs
Yes Abdullahi,
Your JAMB score and subject combination are OK.
Sir please I registered
Maths
English
Government
Economics
Can I use it to study political science in Unilag?
I registered math, English, economic and government in jamb and I want to study political science unilag. Is my jamb subject combination good.
Can I use
Government
English
Literature
And crs to study political science in Unilag
Hi, Efosa.
At least Economics or Geography is compulsory.
Can I get admission if I use eng , govt, literature and crs?
Hi, Emmanuella.
One of Economics or Geography is compulsory.
Please can I use Civic education in place of history or CRS for my O level combination to study political science in unilag?
Hi, Osita.
Civic is not required.
You can only use Literature or CRS/IRS to replace History.