English/Economics — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 43 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English EconomicsLiterature in Englishany other subject

To study English/Economics in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Economics, Literature in English and any other subject.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Literature in English and any other Arts/Social Science subject.

43 Institutions offering English/Economics

AB Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (Nce) Bauchi College of Education State AG Agz College Of Education Bajoga College of Education Private AJ Ajetunmobi College Of Education Ira College of Education Private AL Al-Fajr College Of Education Kano College of Education Private AL Al-Ibadan College Of Education Ibadan College of Education Private AM Ameer Shehu Idris College Of Education Zaria College of Education Private AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State AT Atiku Abubakar College Of Legal And Islamuic Studies Nguru College of Education State CO College of Education Darazo College of Education State CO College Of Education Dutsen-Tanshi College of Education Private CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State CO College of Education Maru College of Education State CO Corona College Of Education Ilupeju College of Education Private CR Crestfield College Of Education Erin Osun College of Education Private EC Ecwa College Of Education Igbaja College of Education Private ED Edo State College Of Education Edo State College of Education State EL Elibest College Of Education Akure College of Education Private FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Bichi College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Omoku College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Umunze College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Gidan Madi College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Iwo College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Jama’are College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Katsina College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kontagora College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Odugbo College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Okene College of Education Federal GB Gboko College Of Education Gboko College of Education Private GO Gombe State College Of Education And Legal Studies Nafada College of Education State GO Good Shepherd College Of Education Dalemo Alakuko College of Education Private HA Hamzainab College Of Education Osogbo College of Education Private IM Imo State College Of Education Ihitte/Uboma College of Education State IS Isaac Jasper Boro College Of Education Sagbama College of Education State JI Jibwis College Of Education Jama’are College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private KA Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan College of Education State KI Kinsey College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private ME Meadow Hall College of Education College of Education Private MI Michael and Cecilia Foundation College of Educ. Agbara-Otor, Ughelli College of Education Private PA Pan African College of Education Offa College of Education Private PE Peace College of Education Enokpoli College of Education Private RA Raphat College Of Education Obaagun College of Education Private SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for English/Economics in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Economics, Literature in English and any other subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for English/Economics?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for English/Economics and for every other course.

Can I study English/Economics through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for English/Economics through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for English/Economics?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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