The arts are a powerful way to explore different perspectives, tell stories, and express creativity. If you’re someone who loves diving into multiple disciplines—whether it’s history, literature, philosophy, or languages—then Arts (Combined Honours) could be the perfect course for you. This program offers the unique chance to study two or more arts subjects together, giving you a broad, flexible, and enriching academic experience. Choosing Combined Honours means you’re not limited to just one area of the arts—you get to blend your interests and develop diverse skills that open doors to careers in education, media, cultural management, and beyond. In this blog, you’ll discover: The list of Nigerian universities offering Arts (Combined Honours) The official JAMB subject combination for the course The required O’Level (WAEC/NECO) subjects and grades
##What is Arts (combined Honours) Course?
An Arts (Combined Honours) degree is an undergraduate program where you study two different disciplines within the arts or humanities, rather than just one.
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
University of Ibadan (UI)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
Delta State University (DELSU)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
##JAMB Subject Combination Arts (combined Honours)
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Arts (combined Honours) with other three subjects namely:Literature in English, History/ Government,Economics/Geography/CRS/IRS
##O'Level Requirements for Arts (combined Honours)
To be eligible for admission into a Arts (combined Honours) 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
History/Government
Economics/Geography/CRS/IRS/Civic Education