BSc Economics at Salem University, Lokoja

Programme overview

The BSc Economics is an undergraduate programme offered at Salem University by the Department of Social Sciences in the College of Management and Social Sciences, Lokoja, Kogi State. It runs for 4 years.

Explores how societies allocate resources and builds analytical, quantitative and communication skills for policy, finance and research roles.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: College of Management and Social Sciences | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Location: Lokoja, Kogi State

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Entry requirements

Five credit passes at not more than two sittings including Mathematics, English and Economics plus two other social science or science subjects; satisfactory UTME score. Direct entry (200 level): JAMB direct entry form and A/L, IJMB, OND or NCE in a relevant course; SSCE/NECO result (awaiting results accepted).

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 458,750 a year (2026/2027). Tuition only, Year 1 (fresh student) for the College of Management and Social Sciences schedule; Year 2 onward: N420,000 per year (N420,000 in Years 2 to 4). Excludes acceptance fee, accommodation, ICT, facility, medicals and other levies. Source

Programmes start in September 2026 (Public Administration BSc lists October 2026). Undergraduate admission is by JAMB-UTME (100 Level) or Direct Entry (200 Level); postgraduate entry also requires reference letters and NYSC details.

Post-UTME admissions for the 2026/2027 session are open. Applicants complete the interest form, pay the application processing fee (non-refundable) and then receive the full admission form by email.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://salemuniversity.edu.ng/how-to-apply/

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