BSc Economics at Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo

Programme overview

The BSc Economics is an undergraduate programme offered at Precious Cornerstone University by the Department of Department of Economics in the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Ibadan, Oyo State. It runs for 4 years.

The programme will equip the students with a broad foundation in the field of social sciences, and ground them in the application of economic theory and the tools of economic analysis in solving human behavioural problems. It also prepares graduates to easily fit into several fields of human endeavour in both the public and private sector, especially in careers like administration, banking and fin

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Social and Management Sciences | Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 4 years | Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

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Entry requirements

UTME (JAMB): Candidates applying for admission into the University through JAMB UTME must have a minimum score of 160, with subjects English, Economics, Maths, Economics, commerce/Business Methods. O’Levels: The candidate must have not less than five credit passes (at one sitting) or six credit passes (at two sittings ) in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) or General Certificate Examination Ordinary Level (GCE, ‘O’ Level) organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) or the National Examination Council (NECO), including English and Mathematics. Five Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics Economics, commerce/Business Methods for all categories of students seeking admission is mandatory. Direct Entry: As from the second phase of development, General Certificate Examination Advanced Level (GCE A’ Level) holders with a minimum of 9 points plus ‘O’ Level English and Mathematics, OND with a minimum of credit pass; or graduates of recognised related programmes may be considered for a direct entry. Candidates need Two ‘A’ Level passes including Economics.

Published UTME minimum: 160. Confirm the current year's cut-off with the university.

NGN 500,000 a year (2026/2027). Official 'Tuition & Accommodation Fees Per Annum', 100L, undergraduate; bundled figure that includes accommodation (not split by the university). Excludes other sundry fees (NGN 272,000 for 100L) and Google digital training fee (NGN 80,000). Acceptance fe Source

Intake: Annual intake via JAMB UTME (about 90%) and Direct Entry (about 10%), as stated on programme pages.

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the university admissions page: https://portal.pcu.edu.ng/apply

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