Ordinary Level (O’Level) Subject Requirement for History

(2025) O’Level Subject Requirement for History
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History O’Level Subject Requirement (OLSR)

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About (2025) O’Level Subject Requirement for History

In 2025, the History O’Level subjects are likely to remain consistent with previous years, with a focus on core scientific principles and practical skills. Ordinary Level (O’Level) Subject Requirement for History information displayed is essential for tertiary institution aspirants that desire to know the subjects in NECO, WAEC, or GCE needed to gain admission into History department in your preferred Institution.


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See also - History JAMB Subject Combination / Requirement


List of (2025) O’Level Subject Requirement for History

According to Our research, tertiary institution aspirants should at least obtain five (5) credit (C5 and above) passes in SSCE subjects including;


  • English Language


  • Geography


  • Government or History


  • Any other two (2) relevant Social Sciences or Arts subjects.



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Frequently Asked Questions on Course Information


Can I study nursing with credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics?

Yes, you can study Nursing with these credit passes. Also, you can pursue other courses like Biochemistry, Demography and Statistics, Dental Nursing Science, Education / Mechanical Technology, Fisheries and Aquatic Technology, Home Economics, Home Economics And Management / Economics, Home Science and Management, Hospitality Management, Industrial and Production Engineering, Materials Science And Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering Technology, Photography, Textile Science and Technology, Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology, and lot more …


What course can i study with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics?

Well, there are over 268 courses that you can choose from with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Here are some options: Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Biology, Earth Science, Electronics, Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry / Forest Resources Management, Geography / Integrated Science, Local Government Studies, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Petroleum Chemistry, Purchasing and Supply (PS), Special Education / Agricultural Science (Double Major), Transport Planning and Management Education, and lot more …


What courses can I study with credit passes in English, Mathematics, Literature, and two (2) other Arts Subjects?

You can study courses like Arts and Industrial Design, English / Idoma, English / Igbo L2, English / Music, English / Tiv, English / Ukwani, English / Yoruba L2, Itsekiri / English, Izon / English, Special Education / Fine Art (D/M), Special Education / Theatre Arts, Theatre Arts (Double Major), Theatre Arts / Edo, Theatre Arts / Isoko, Theatre Arts / Izon, and lot more, using the stated ordinary level credits


What courses are open to me with credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and two (2) arts subjects?

You can pursue courses like Accountancy, Community Health, Demography and Social Statistics, Educational Management and Policy, Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Explosives Ordinance Technology, Fishery and Aquaculture, Forestry / Forest Resources Management, Hausa / Social Studies, Integrated Science / Economics, Marketing and Advertising, Mathematics / Economics, Quantity Surveying (QS), Tourism and Event Management, Transport Planning and Management, and lot more …


Can I enroll in a University program with credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, and two (2) other science subjects?

Yes, you can enroll in a University program with these ordinary level credit passes. The 211 options available include courses like Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Production and Health, Electrical / Electronics Education, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Home and Hotel Management, Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Industrial Physics With Renewable Energy, Marine Economics and Finance, Mechatronics and System Engineering, Photography, Physics and Applied Physics, Physics with Computational Modeling, Polymer Technology, Pure and Industrial Physics, and lot more …


Are there any programs available with JAMB subjects in English, Mathematics, Economics, and Government?

Yes, you can pursue over 4 courses like Computer Education / English, Education and Hausa, English / Mathematics, Estate Management and Valuation, and lot more …


Can I study medicine with credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics?

Yes, you can study Medicine with these credit passes as they meet the typical entry requirements. And you use the credit passess obtained to study other courses like Animal Production, Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Applied Physics, Crop and Environmental Protection, Food Engineering, Foundry Engineering Technology, Industrial Physics, Integrated Science / Mathematics Education, Mineral And Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology, Office Technology and Management (OTM), Optometry, Parasitology and Entomology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Physics / Industrial Physics, Pure and Industrial Chemistry, and lot more …


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What are the Science Subjects Required in O’Level?

The listed Science subjects are offered for you to choose from based on your specific SSCE (O'Level) subject need.

  • English Language

  • General Mathematics

  • Further Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Agricultural Science


Other Science subjects

  • Animal Husbandry

  • Health Education

  • Physical Education

  • Fisheries


What are the Art Subjects Required in O’Level?

The listed Art subjects are offered for you to choose from based on your specific SSCE (O'Level) subject need.

  • English Language

  • Mathematics

  • Civic Education

  • Economics

  • Literature in English

  • Government

  • CRS / IRS

  • Islamic Studies

  • Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK)


Other Art Subjects

  • Music

  • History

  • French

  • Nigerian Languages (Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa).

  • Music

  • Dyeing & Bleaching

  • Photography

  • Painting & Decorating

  • Tourism

  • Visual Art

  • Catering Craft Practice

  • Clothing & Texture

  • Cosmetology

  • Food & Nutrition

  • Garment Making

  • Home Management


What are the Social Science Subjects Required in O’Level?

The listed Social Science subjects are offered for you to choose from based on your specific SSCE (O'Level) subject need.

  • Use of English

  • Government

  • Christian Religious Studies, CRS (CRK)

  • Economics

  • Geography

  • Literature


Other Social Science subjects

  • History (not available in Nigeria currently)

  • Islamic Religious Studies, IRS (IRK)