BSc Economics at Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

Programme overview

The BSc Economics is an undergraduate programme offered at Thomas Adewumi University by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Oko-Irese, Kwara State. It runs for 4 years.

To realize this mission, the curricular are designed to be very rich and detail. Apart from the core courses in Economics, the students are exposed to foundation courses in English, Management, Mathematics, Computer and Philosophy/Logic as background for problem solving.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 4 years | Location: Oko-Irese, Kwara State

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Entry requirements

The admission requirements could be categorized into two: (a) UTME and (b) Direct Entry UTME All candidates seeking admission for the four-year degree in Economics MUST have a minimum of five (5) Credits in Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. The five credits must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two relevant Social Science subjects Principles of Account, geography, Government, Business Management, Commerce etc.which must be obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. In addition, an acceptable UTME score in relevant subjects which include English Language, economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Management, Geography or Government obtained in the year of admission Direct Entry For Direct entry admission, candidates must possess five (5) credits in GCE, SSCE, NECO and at least two (2) subjects at Advanced level. Candidates with credit pass in ND, NCE professional certificates are qualified to apply. In addition, credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce and any other commercial subjects is required.

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

NGN 405,000 a year (2025/2026). 100L school fees (TOTAL FEE column under the SCHOOL FEES heading) for 2025/2026 from the 100L school fees and accommodation structure; the schedule groups several programmes under one figure. 200L-500L figures are lower and listed separately in the docume Source

Freshmen arrive on 28 September 2025 and registration and lectures begin on 29 September 2025 (2025/2026 session). Entry is by UTME (candidates must choose the university in JAMB or change institution) with a minimum UTME cut-off of 140 for 2024/2025; five O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.tau.edu.ng/admissions.php?i=16&a=admission-requirements

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