University · Ebonyi State
Admission requirements for Criminology & Security Studies at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Ebonyi State.
For admission into the four-year-degree programme in Criminology and Security Studies, a candidate must have Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent with at least credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Government, and any other two subjects from: Geography, Economics, History, Civic Education, Financial Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Christian Religious Knowledge, French, and Nigerian Languages (i.e. Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba) at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Criminology and Security Studies is a dynamic social science programme that equips students with a deep understanding of crime patterns, criminal behaviour, national security threats, law enforcement systems, and correctional administration. Students explore courses spanning forensic science, intelligence gathering, cybercrime, terrorism studies, border security, and criminal justice policy, preparing them to analyse and respond to Nigeria's evolving security challenges. Graduates are well-positioned to build careers as crime analysts, security consultants, immigration officers, prison administrators, and intelligence operatives within agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force, DSS, NDLEA, and the Nigerian Correctional Service. The programme also aligns with the professional standards of the Chartered Institute of Security and Safety Management of Nigeria, offering graduates a structured pathway toward professional certification and advancement within Nigeria's growing security sector.