Accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC)
DELSU Abraka (Site 2 / Site 3)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) in Political Science
The Department of Political Science at Delta State University (DELSU) offers comprehensive degree training in Political Science. The academic curriculum adheres to National Universities Commission (NUC) standards, balancing foundational academic coursework with practical research methodologies, continuous assessment, and technical seminars.
Study Duration4 Years (UTME) / 3 Years (Direct Entry)
Institutional Cut-Off160+ in JAMB
Departmental Target52.0% - 58.0% Aggregate
Indigene School Fees₦69,500
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DELSU Admission Requirements
Official criteria for UTME candidates, O'Level certification, and Direct Entry placement
UTME Subjects
Candidates must achieve at least the institutional cutoff mark of 160 in JAMB to qualify for post-UTME screening.
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Government or Geography
O'Level (SSCE) Passes
Five (5) SSC credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings.
Mandatory Credits:
English LanguageMathematicsMathematicsEconomics
Electives / Other Relevant:
Two other relevant subjects approved by the faculty.
Max sittings: 2 sittings (WAEC / NECO / NABTEB)
Direct Entry (200 Level)
Direct Entry candidates must fulfill standard 5 O'Level credit requirements.
- Two (2) Advanced Level (A'Level) passes in relevant subjects.
- National Diploma (ND) in Political Science or closely related discipline with minimum Upper Credit.
- DELSU Diploma with at least Merit grade.
Calculate Your DELSU Composite Screening Aggregate
DELSU computes admission merit standing using the official Senate formula: (JAMB UTME Score ÷ 8) + (DELSU Post-UTME Score ÷ 2) = 100%. Calculate your exact score against the 52.0% - 58.0% Aggregate target.
DELSU School Fees & Acceptance Rates
Approved official tuition and one-off statutory fees for the 2026/2027 academic session
Acceptance Fee (Indigene)₦35,000One-off payment for admitted freshers
Acceptance Fee (Non-Indigene)₦45,000Payable on DELSU portal upon admission
100L Tuition (Indigene)₦69,500Annual base tuition per session
100L Tuition (Non-Indigene)₦94,500Annual base tuition per session
Departmental & Faculty Dues: ₦3,000 – ₦6,000 per session. Returning students (200L–400L) pay approximately 20–25% lower tuition than freshers.
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Academic Curriculum by Level
Year-by-year course codes, credit loads, and core departmental requirements
100 Level
1 Module
First & Second Semesters
POL 101Introduction to Political Science I
Core3U
POL 102Introduction to Political Science II
Core3U
GST 111Communication in English I
GST2U
GST 112Nigerian Peoples and Culture
GST2U
GST 121Use of Library, Study Skills & ICT
GST2U
200 to 400 Level
1 Module
Departmental Foundation & Capstone
POL 201Intermediate Political Science I
Core3U
POL 301Advanced Studies in Political Science
Core3U
POL 401Special Topics in Political Science
Core3U
POL 499Final Year Research Project
Core6U
Career Opportunities & Professional Certifications
Industry employment sectors and professional qualifying examination exemptions
Target Career Trajectories
Political Science Specialist
Corporate & Public SectorsExecutes professional assignments, technical analyses, and administrative duties related to Political Science.
Research & Development Officer
Higher Education / Research InstitutesConducts academic and applied research projects, documentation, and policy evaluation.
Professional Recognition & Exemptions
NUC
National Universities Commission
Degree validated under NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
Universities Offering Political Science in Nigeria
Search 105 federal, state, and private universities with verified JAMB requirements
Showing 105 of 105 Nigerian universities offering Political Science
Delta State
DELSU Main Hub
Delta State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageMathematicsEconomicsGovernment or Commerce
Benue State
Benue State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsCRS/IRS or Literature in English
Enugu State
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Obafemi Awolowo University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Edo State
University of Benin
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Borno State
University of Maiduguri
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Sokoto State
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Niger State
Federal University of Technology, Minna
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Benue State
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Abia State
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
FCT State
National Open University of Nigeria
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Akwa Ibom State
University of Uyo
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
FCT State
University of Abuja
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Nasarawa State
Federal University, Lafia
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kogi State
Federal University, Lokoja
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Jigawa State
Federal University, Dutse
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Katsina State
Federal University Dutsin-Ma
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Yobe State
Federal University, Gashua
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Zamfara State
Federal University, Gusau
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Gombe State
Federal University, Kashere
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Bayelsa State
Federal University, Otuoke
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ekiti State
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ebonyi State
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Taraba State
Federal University Wukari
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kebbi State
Federal University Birnin Kebbi
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Adamawa State
Modibbo Adama University, Yola
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kaduna State
Nigerian Defence Academy
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Rivers State
Rivers State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Edo State
Ambrose Alli University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Enugu State
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Imo State
Imo State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Abia State
Abia State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Cross River State
Cross River State University of Technology
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Bayelsa State
Niger Delta University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Osun State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ekiti State
Ekiti State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Tai Solarin University of Education
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ondo State
Adekunle Ajasin University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kwara State
Kwara State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kogi State
Prince Abubakar Audu University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Plateau State
Plateau State University Bokkos
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Taraba State
Taraba State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Adamawa State
Adamawa State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Gombe State
Gombe State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Bauchi State
Bauchi State University Gadau
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Yobe State
Yobe State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Borno State
Borno State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kaduna State
Kaduna State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Sokoto State
Sokoto State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Katsina State
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kebbi State
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Zamfara State
Zamfara State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Rivers State
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Anambra State
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
DELSU Main Hub
Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Edo State
Edo State University Uzairue
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Babcock University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Bowen University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Redeemer's University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ekiti State
Afe Babalola University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kwara State
Landmark University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Bells University of Technology
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Lagos State
Pan-Atlantic University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Oyo State
Lead City University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kwara State
Al-Hikmah University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Crawford University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Crescent University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ondo State
Elizade University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ondo State
Achievers University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Joseph Ayo Babalola University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Lagos State
Caleb University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Enugu State
Caritas University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Enugu State
Godfrey Okoye University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Anambra State
Madonna University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
Novena University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
Western Delta University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ondo State
Wesley University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Fountain University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Osun State
Adeleke University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Chrisland University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Lagos State
Anchor University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Lagos State
Augustine University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Christopher University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
McPherson University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Ogun State
Mountain Top University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Oyo State
KolaDaisi University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
FCT State
Baze University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
FCT State
Nile University of Nigeria
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
FCT State
Veritas University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Adamawa State
American University of Nigeria
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Nasarawa State
Bingham University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kogi State
Salem University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Abia State
Rhema University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Imo State
Gregory University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Enugu State
Coal City University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Anambra State
Paul University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
Edwin Clark University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Kwara State
Summit University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Delta State
Michael and Cecilia Ibru University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageGovernmentEconomicsLiterature in English or CRS/IRS
Essential Academic Tools for Political Science
Calculators, past questions, and project topics configured for this course
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers regarding Political Science admission, exams, and degree guidelines
What is the DELSU cut-off mark for Political Science?
The baseline eligibility cut-off is 160 in UTME. Departmental composite merit cutoffs generally range between 52.0% - 58.0% Aggregate based on annual screening performance.
Can I combine two sittings for Political Science in DELSU?
Yes, DELSU accepts a combination of two sittings from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB to satisfy the 5 credit requirement.