The Department of Criminology & Security Studies admission requirements at the University of Jos, (UNIJOS) have been published, covering O’Level subject combinations, JAMB UTME subjects, and the school and departmental cut-off marks candidates need to meet for the 2026/2027 session.
About UNIJOS
UNIJOS was officially established as a Federal Government university in 1975 and has since evolved into an institution with over 12 faculties offering relevant courses in a variety of disciplines.
The university strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked institution, providing an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Criminology and Security Studies include five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Any three subjects
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Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Criminology and Security Studies. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.
- ND in Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration with passes at lower credit or higher grades.
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIJOS for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have a score of a minimum of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
The Open Subject Rule for UNIJOS Criminology and Security Studies
Like several other UNIJOS programmes, this course accepts any three subjects alongside the compulsory English Language, giving candidates genuine flexibility in building their own UTME combination.
Direct Entry candidates with an ND in Law, Criminal Justice, or Public Administration should confirm their grade meets the lower credit threshold before applying.
Confirm all these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark can shift between admission sessions.