List of Universities Offering Adult Education / English Literature in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
If you're someone who loves storytelling, language, and education—and you believe that learning should never stop, no matter your age—then a degree in Adult Education / English Literature might be your perfect path. This course blends the study of adult learning principles with English literary studies, preparing you to teach, guide, and inspire adult learners through language and literature. It’s ideal for aspiring educators, literacy advocates, and anyone interested in shaping lives through communication and creative expression. In this blog, we’ll cover: The list of Nigerian universities offering Adult Education / English Literature The JAMB subject combination for this course The O’Level and Direct Entry requirements you need to meet

##What is Adult Education / English Literature Course?
Adult Education is the systematic learning undertaken by mature individuals to acquire new knowledge, skills, or values beyond traditional schooling, encompassing diverse forms like literacy training, vocational courses, and personal enrichment for lifelong learning. English Literature is the academic discipline and artistic field concerned with the study of written works from England, encompassing a wide range of periods, genres, and authors, from classic texts to contemporary works, focusing on their form, themes, and cultural significance.


University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko

Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Delta State University (DELSU)

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Adult Education / English Literature
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Adult Education / English Literature with other three subjects namely: Literature in English,Government/History,CRS/IRS/Igbo/Yoruba/Hausa/Economics

##O'Level Requirements for Adult Education / English Literature
To be eligible for admission into a Adult Education / English Literature program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:

English Language

Mathematics

Literature in English

Government or History

CRS/IRS/Economics/Civic Education