This is to inform the general public and all aspiring students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) that the admission requirements for the Department of Sociology & Anthropology have been published.
The sections below cover the five O’Level credit passes, the four subjects sat in JAMB UTME, the Direct Entry condition, and the JAMB score needed to be eligible for screening into Sociology and Anthropology.
The course sits in the social sciences, and Government or History is the subject that anchors it. Either one satisfies the O’Level condition and either one can head the UTME combination.
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About the University of Benin
The University of Benin is a federal government-owned university funded and managed by the federal government of Nigeria. The university was founded in 1970. University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
The university is one of the oldest in Nigeria and has a large student and staff population. Resulting in a student-staff ratio of about 10:1.
The University has a diverse student population with students from different parts of the country and age brackets. The University of Benin courses cut across various levels in agriculture, science, etc.
University of Benin admission is extremely competitive as Many candidates apply for admission into the university annually. University of Benin’s school fees are also very affordable, and it provides its students with facilities and infrastructure. They have good hostels, roads, electricity, etc.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited faculties and departments in the university.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Sociology & Anthropology include the following:
- Five SSCE credit passes in Government or History, English Language, and three other subjects. At least a pass in Mathematics is required.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB
- English Language
- Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfil to gain Direct Entry admission to study Sociology and Anthropology if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Three Social Science or Arts Subjects
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIBEN for the 2026/2027 session should know that you must have scored 200 or above in your JAMB result to be eligible for the screening.
Mathematics Needs Only a Pass for UNIBEN Sociology
The Mathematics condition is lighter here than on most UNIBEN courses. A pass is enough rather than a credit, which brings arts and social science candidates into scope who would fall short elsewhere.
Everything else follows from Government or History. One of the two is required at O’Level and again in UTME, where it is joined by English Language and two further social science or arts subjects.
Direct Entry is stated briefly as three social science or arts subjects, so applicants should confirm the exact level expected with the department. UTME candidates need a JAMB score of at least 200 for screening.