JAMB subject combination for architecture

Ever thought about being the brain behind a skyscraper? Imagine being the person who designs the structure of massive buildings. That’s the entire concept of architecture. Buildings are not guessed and made up during the construction phase. To be an architect in Nigeria, you need to study the course at the university, with your admission being processed in stages, starting from the selection of the correct JAMB subject combination for architecture.

Who is an architect?

This is something you should already know, based on the description given in the introduction part of this article, but we will spell it out more clearly here. Stay with me 

 An architect is a professional whose job is to design the plan of buildings and offer consultations during their construction phase. They design the different layouts of a house, and the engineer will follow the laid-out design, provided by the architect.

WAEC/NECO requirements for architecture.

 To be able to have better chances at gaining admission to study architecture in Nigerian universities, you need to have credits in a minimum of 5 subjects in the Senior school certificate examinations (NECO/WAEC). Those subjects include:

1. English Language

2. Civic Education

3. Mathematics

4. Geography

5. Physics

6. Chemistry

7. Any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics.

JAMB subject combination for architecture

 This is among the final hurdles to be cleared before a candidate can be officially considered to be admitted into the prestigious department of architecture. Choosing the required JAMB subject combination will go a long way in validating a student’s ambition, because choosing the wrong subject combination may crash a student’s plans of studying architecture. Below are the recommended JAMB subject combinations for architecture aspirants.

1. Use of English.

2. Mathematics

3. Geography

4. Physics.

Universities that offer architecture in Nigeria.

Choosing a school that doesn’t offer architecture is just like building castles of sand on the riverbank. A small water surge can wash it all away. This is how important choosing a school that offers your dream course. This is why we have compiled the list of all the universities in Nigeria that offer architecture so that you won’t make mistakes while choosing a university. Check below for the full list:

1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma– AAU
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria–AAU
3. Abia State University, Uturu–ABSU
4. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli–COOU
5. University of Benin –UNIBEN
6. Bauchi State University, Gadau–BASUG
7. Bayero University, Kano–-BUK
8. Bells University of Technology, Otta
9. Caleb University, Lagos
10. Caritas University, Enugu
11. Covenant University Ota
12. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar –CRUTECH
13. Crescent University –CUAB
14. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu -ESUT
15. Federal University of Technology, Akure–FUTA
16. Federal University of Technology, Owerri –FUTO
17. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
18. University of Ilorin –UNILORIN
19. Imo State University, Owerri –IMSU
20. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
21. University of Jos –UNIJOS
22. Kaduna State University, Kaduna –KASU
23. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil –KUST
24. University of Lagos–UNILAG
25. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso–LAUTECH
26. Federal University of Technology, Minna–FUTMINNA
27. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife–OAU
28. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye–OOU
29. River State University of Science and Technology –RSUST
30. Tansian University, Umunya
31. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka -UNIZIK
32. University of Nigeria, Nsukka–UNN
33. University of Uyo–UNIUYO
34. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola –MAUTY.

Frequently asked questions about architecture in Nigeria.

Question: Where can architects work in Nigeria?

Answer: In Nigeria, most architectural roles come in the public sector. Architects can be employed in the following government setups: Public Works Department, the Archaeological Department, Ministry of Defense, National Building Organization, Town and Country Planning Organization, Departments of Railways, Public Sector Undertakings, Housing, and Urban Development, etc. They can also find jobs with housing boards, architect firms, and other private establishments.

 Question: How many years course is architecture?

Answer: Architecture is a 4 or 5 years course. The course duration usually varies from university to university.

Conclusion

Studying architecture in Nigeria requires any aspirant to register for JAMB, and make the right decision in choosing the recommended JAMB subject combination for architecture. These are important parts of the preadmission stages. 

 This article provides insight into what an architect does, the O’level requirements, and the list of universities that offer architecture in Nigeria. This is to aid candidates to get a clear picture of what they want, what they should expect, and the choices they have to make. 

Good luck to you, future architect.