This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Sociology admission requirements have been published.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
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About The University of Jos
UNIJOS, officially established as a Federal Government-University by the Federal Government in 1975, has since evolved into an innovative institution charged with fashioning tastes and attitudes for the future.
The University of Jos strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked university that provides an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
UNIJOS, a renowned academic institution, has over 12 faculties offering relevant and relatable courses in various disciplines.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Sociology include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in Government or History, English Language, and three (3) other subjects.
Government or History must be one of your credit subjects, alongside English Language. The remaining three credits are open to any subjects you have passed.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Three (3) Social Science or Arts subjects
The UTME side names no particular subject. Any three Social Science or Arts subjects will sit alongside compulsory English Language.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Sociology if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes, including Government or History.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS accepts two (2) ‘A’ level passes in any of the Social Sciences subjects for IJMB (candidates must have met ‘O’ level entry requirements).
IJMB candidates get a wider list under that waiver, with any two Social Science A level passes accepted, provided the O level requirements are already met.
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 minimum score of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
The IJMB Waiver for UNIJOS Sociology
The O level stage is the only prescriptive part. You need five SSCE credit passes including Government or History and English Language, with three further subjects of your choosing.
UTME asks only for English Language and any three Social Science or Arts subjects. Direct Entry takes two A level passes including Government or History, while IJMB candidates may offer any two Social Science subjects once the O level requirements are met. The minimum JAMB score is 180.