English Language & Literary Studies

At a glance

Degree

B.A. English Language & Literary Studies

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Duration — UTME (100 Level entry)

4 years

Duration — Direct Entry / JUPEB (200 Level entry)

3 years

• O-Level (SSCE)

  Literature in English and English Language; pass in Mathematics required.

• UTME subjects

  Literature in English, one other Arts subject, and another Arts/Social Science subject.

• Direct Entry

  Two A-Level passes including Literature in English and one other Arts subject.

• JUPEB

  A successful JUPEB result with at least 5 points in subjects including Literature in English; another Arts subject, plus the O-Level requirements.

• Inter-University Transfer

  A minimum CGPA of 2.40 on a 5-point scale at your current university; transfer into up to 300 Level, subject to department approval and a completed Inter-University Transfer form.

• O-Level results may come from not more than two sittings (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent). UTME candidates need a score at or above the approved cut-off for 2026/2027 (currently 150).
• The eligibility check in the portal is preliminary. Final admission is always a decision made by the University.

Fees — 2026/2027

Annual fees for this programme under the approved schedule.