This part of the JAMB brochure shows you the requirements to apply for Islamic / Sharia Law under the Faculty of Law in Nigeria. You will see the UTME subject combination needed to apply for the course, O’level requirements for UTME candidates, requirements such A’level, ND, HND, NCE, etc for Direct Entry candidates, as well as other information you require to successfully apply for the course.
List of Degree Awarding Institutions that Offer Islamic / Sharia Law
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Kogi State University
- University of Maiduguri
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
In UTME, note that English Language is mandatory for all courses. The other three subjects required to study Islamic / Sharia Law under the Faculty of Law in the institutions listed above are:
Any three Arts or Social Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies
Special Requirements (Waiver) Remarks
(i) ABU requires Arabic or Islamic Studies and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects.
(ii) Any two Arts or Social Science subjects including Literature in English.
O’Level Requirements for UTME Candidates
To apply for Islamic / Sharia Law as a UTME candidate, you require: Five ‘O’ level credit passes in Arts or Social Sciences to include English Language and Islamic Studies or Arabic.
Special Requirements (Waiver) Remarks
(i) KSU requires five Credit passes at SSCE and or GCE O/Level in English Language. Literature in English and three other relevant Arts, Social Sciences, or Science subject
Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates
To apply for Islamic / Sharia Law as a Direct Entry candidate, you require: Two ‘A’ level passes to include Islamic Studies or Arabic.