List of Courses You Can Study Without Mathematics

Have you been wondering if there is any university course you can study even though you did not pass Mathematics in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB? Read this post to see the courses you can study without mathematics!

For many aspiring students, the mention of “mathematics” in O’level requirements feels like a blockage on their path to university education. The visions of complex equations, intimidating theorems, and confusing calculations can deter even the brightest minds.

 If you fall into this category, we are glad to inform you that your dream of a university degree is absolutely within reach, even if your relationship with numbers is complicated. Yes, a significant number of university courses across Nigerian universities do not require a credit pass in Mathematics as a core O’Level subject.

This article will provide a list of courses you can study in Nigeria without a credit in Mathematics. Read on for full details.

What Courses Can I Study Without An O’Level Credit in Mathematics?

As an aspiring university student in Nigeria who wants to study a course that does not require mathematics, your best and most likely option will be to pursue Arts and Humanities courses. Why Arts and Humanities? That is because these fields are built on skills like critical thinking, strong communication, etc.

These are areas where your ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret takes center stage, rather than needing to calculate complex formulas or solve intricate mathematical problems. So, if you are an Arts student with a passion for these kinds of courses, you will find plenty of exciting options on our list below that often only require a D7 (Pass) or E8 (Pass) in Mathematics.

What about Science Courses? 

Now, for those wondering about Science courses. It’s very difficult, almost impossible, to find a core science-based university course in Nigeria that does not require a credit pass in O’Level Mathematics.

So, if your heart is set on a pure science course (like Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, etc.), you will most certainly need that Mathematics credit. You may need to rewrite the WAEC examination and ensure you have at least a credit in Mathematics.

Courses You Can Study Without Mathematics

Here is a comprehensive list of courses you can study without mathematics, especially at the undergraduate level. This can vary slightly depending on the program type or institution, but generally, these programs do not require a strong background in mathematics.

Based on our research, these are the courses you can apply for with a pass mark in mathematics.

1. Adult Education
2. Anthropology
3. Archaeology
4. Chinese Studies
5. Christian Theology / Christian Religious Knowledge / Theology / Religious Studies / Comparative Religious Studies
6. Classical Studies
7. Criminology and Security Studies
8. Curriculum & Instruction with Arts options
9. Dramatic/Performing/Theater Arts/Film Studies
10. Education & English Language
11. Education & Hausa
12. Education & History
13. Education & Islamic Studies / Education & Arabic
14. Education & Social Studies
15. Education & Yoruba
16. Education with Fine & Applied Arts
17. Educational Foundations
18. Elementary Education
19. English Language / English Studies / English Language & Literature / Literature in English
20. Fine & Applied Arts / Creative Arts
21. Foreign Languages & Linguistics / French / French and International Relations
22. Guidance & Counselling
23. Hausa
24. History / History and International Studies
25. Igbo
26. International Relations/Studies / International Studies and Diplomacy
27. Islamic Studies / Arabic Studies / Islamic Law/Sharia Law
28. Law / Civil Law / Common Law
29. Library and Information Science
30. Local Government Studies / Public Administration
31. Mass Communication / Communication Arts
32. Music
33. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
34. Philosophy
35. Physical & Health Education
36. Political Science
37. Primary Education Studies
38. Psychology
39. Social Studies
40. Sociology
41. Special Education
42. Yoruba

We hope this post has answered your questions and provided you with the clarity you need. It is a common worry among Nigerian students, but as you have seen, not having a credit pass in O’Level Mathematics doesn’t close the door to university education.

Do you have more questions? Feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below, and we will respond shortly to help you. If you found this post helpful, please share it with your friends and fellow aspiring students, and it might be just what they need.