Economics is a subject that cuts across all the departments that we have in secondary schools. In Arts, Science, and Commercial departments, economics is very much offered, though it is not compulsory in O’level exams (WAEC, NECO, and GCE).
In Nigerian Universities, there are a lot of courses that you can study without economics as a compulsory prerequisite. There are also, over 800 undergraduate courses that do not require economics.
In the course of this write-up, we would be looking at a detailed list of courses that you can pursue in the university without economics. This write-up is for individuals that either failed economics, or are looking for a course that has no relationship whatsoever with economics.
Complete List of Courses in Nigerian Universities That Do Not Require Economics
- Christian Religious Studies
- English and Literary Studies
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Igbo
- Music
- Yoruba
- Demography and Social Statistics
- Library Science
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Geography
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Technology
- Dentistry and Dental Surgery
- Human Anatomy
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Foreign Languages and Literature
- French
- Hausa
- History and International Studies
- Linguistics
- Theatre Arts
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Medicine and Surgery
- Nursing/Nursing Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics – Medicine
- Optometry
- Pharmacology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering,
- Telecommunication Engineering,
- Information and Communication Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Material and Metallurgical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Polymer/Textile Engineering
- Wood Engineering
- Accounting Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Pharmacy
- Physiology
- Physiotherapy
- Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology
- Public Health Technology
- Radiography
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical and Polymer Engineering
- Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Technology
- Food Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
- Food Science and Engineering
- Gas Engineering
- Glass Technology
- ICT Engineering
- Irrigation Engineering
- Industrial Production and Engineering
- Industrial Production Engineering
- Information and Communication Technology Engineering
- Information and Communication Engineering
- Information and Communication Technology
- Information Technology
- Marine Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Education And Biology
- Education And Chemistry
- Education And English Language
- Education And French
- Education And Geography/Physics
- Educational / Psychology Guidance And Counselling
- Health and Physical Education
- Computer Science
- Geology
- Physics and Astronomy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mechatronics and System Engineering
- Mechanical/Production Engineering
- Metallurgical and Material Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Polymer and Textile Engineering
- Polymer Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Shipping and Maritime Technology
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation and Management Technology
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Textile Science and Technology
- Visual Arts and Technology
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
- Wood Production Engineering
- Wood Products Engineering
- Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies
- Arts Education
- Geophysics
- Pure and Industrial Chemistry
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Industrial Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacognosy
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Civil Engineering/Hydrology
- Computer and Communication Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Communication Technology
- Communication Technology and Wireless Technology
- Electrical Engineering
What About University Courses That are Related to Economics
I’m pretty sure that the majority of the visitors checking out this article; don’t want to have anything to do with economics. Peradventure you change they have changed at heart, or for the sake of curiosity, here is a detailed list of courses that are related to economics.
It would be noteworthy to state that with a degree in an economics-related course, you can actually boost you’re your chances of employability in many areas, notwithstanding the industry that you work in.
As observed in the Nigerian labor market, there is a very strong demand for graduates that have good analytical and problem-solving skills. What better way can you be readily employed other than having a degree in an economics-related course? Without further ado, let us envisage our list of courses that are related to economics.
- Accountancy
- Financial Consultant
- Mathematics
- Business Administration
- Economist
List of Jobs that are Related to Economics
If you have a bachelor’s degree in economics or any economics-related course from a Nigerian university, you can surely land a job in sectors ranging from Finance to research and sales. It would be noteworthy to state that some of these entry-level jobs come with very high salaries. A review of salary scales is not our major focus now, so let us look at a list of jobs that are very much relatable to economics.
- Auditor
- Environmental Economist
- Insurance underwriter
- Personal Finance Advisor
- Healthcare Analytics Specialist
- Statistician
- Stock Trader
- Business Journalist
- Real Estate Analyst
- Accountant Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Accountant
- Mortgage loan associate
- Securities Trader