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Admission requirements for Economics/History at College Of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nasarawa State.
You must have credit passes in five subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and History are compulsory. You need one more credit pass from any other Arts or Social Science subject like Government, Geography, Literature in English, or similar subjects.
Economics/History is a multidisciplinary programme that equips students with analytical tools drawn from both economic theory and historical inquiry. Students examine Nigeria's economic development, colonial legacies, trade patterns, fiscal policies, and the socio-political forces that have shaped modern African societies. Coursework typically spans macroeconomics, historiography, quantitative methods, African economic history, and development studies, producing graduates with sharp critical thinking and research capabilities. Career opportunities in Nigeria are broad and rewarding, spanning roles in the civil service, policy research institutions, banking and financial services, and journalism or media. Graduates may pursue professional certification through bodies such as ICAN for accounting-related pathways or build careers in academia, consulting, and international development organisations operating across the country.