Best Courses to Study Without Mathematics in Nigeria (2025 Updated List)
Are you a Nigerian student who struggles with mathematics but still wants to pursue a good course and career? You’re not alone. Many students fear that without strong math skills, their academic and career future is limited.
But here’s the truth: there are plenty of top courses you can study in Nigeria without needing maths as a core subject, and still land great jobs or earn money online.
In this post, you'll discover:
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The best university and polytechnic courses that don’t require maths
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Updated JAMB subject combinations
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Career paths for non-math students
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Bonus: Top-paying skills and side hustles you can combine with any of these courses
🎯 Who Should Read This?
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Art or commercial students without maths strength
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Students planning their JAMB subject combination
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WAEC/NECO candidates with D7 or E8 in maths
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Career changers seeking non-math degree paths
✅ Top Courses You Can Study Without Mathematics in Nigeria
These courses do not require maths in UTME or as a core WAEC subject (though having it as a pass helps).
1. Mass Communication
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UTME subjects: English, Government or Literature, CRS/IRS, any other art subject
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Career: Journalist, broadcaster, PR officer, digital marketer, content creator
2. Theatre Arts / Performing Arts
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UTME: English, Literature-in-English, CRS/IRS, any other subject
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Career: Actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, stage manager
3. Languages (English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, French, Arabic)
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UTME: English, Literature, and two other art subjects
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Career: Interpreter, editor, translator, foreign service officer, teacher
4. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) / Islamic Studies
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UTME: English, CRS/IRS, Literature, and Government or History
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Career: Clergy, religious educator, NGO worker, counselor
5. History and International Studies
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UTME: English, History or Government, CRS/IRS, Literature or Civic
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Career: Diplomat, civil servant, policy analyst, researcher, journalist
6. Library and Information Science
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UTME: English, any 3 art/commercial subjects (maths not compulsory)
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Career: Librarian, data curator, content archivist, research assistant
7. Fine and Applied Arts
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UTME: English, Visual Arts, CRS, and Government or Literature
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Career: Designer, illustrator, creative director, NFT artist, gallery curator
8. Philosophy
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UTME: English, CRS/IRS, Government, and Literature
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Career: Lecturer, ethics consultant, public speaker, writer
9. Linguistics
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UTME: English, Literature, Government, any art subject
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Career: Translator, speech therapist, language tech, voice-over artist
10. Peace and Conflict Resolution / Sociology
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UTME: English, Government, CRS/IRS, and Literature/Civic
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Career: NGO roles, public administration, human rights advocacy
💼 Career + Skills You Can Add to These Courses
| Degree | Skill to Combine | Potential Job |
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| Mass Comm | Copywriting or Content Creation | Digital marketer |
| Theatre Arts | Video Editing or YouTube | Content producer |
| History | Blogging or Research Writing | Policy or media work |
| Fine Arts | Graphic Design or NFT | Freelance artist |
| Languages | Translation + Subtitling | Freelancer, YouTuber |
| CRS | Counseling or Pastoral Work | Faith-based NGO jobs |
🚫 Courses You Cannot Study Without Maths
Avoid the following if you have issues with maths in WAEC or UTME:
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Accounting
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Engineering
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Economics
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Computer Science
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Statistics
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Architecture
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Pharmacy
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Medical Lab Science
📌 Final Tips
You don’t need to be a math genius to succeed academically or professionally. Focus on courses that align with your strengths, develop marketable skills alongside your degree, and position yourself smartly for remote or local opportunities.
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