This degree is more than just reading novels and writing essays. It’s about diving deep into the beauty and power of language, understanding human experiences through literature, and exploring the cultural, political, and philosophical questions that literature often raises. From Shakespeare to Soyinka, Chimamanda to Chaucer — you’ll study a wide range of voices, themes, and styles. Whether you dream of becoming a writer, teacher, critic, journalist, publisher, or content creator, a degree in English and Literary Studies builds strong communication skills, critical thinking, and creative expression — skills that are in high demand across many industries. In this blog, you’ll find: A list of Nigerian universities offering English and Literary Studies The JAMB subject combination for the course The O’Level requirements you need for admission
##What is English and Literary Studies Course?
English and Literary Studies is an academic field focused on the analysis of the English language and English-language literature from various cultures and periods to understand their meaning, structure, and impact.
Imo State University (IMSU)
University Of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Babcock University (BABCOCK)
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (ESUT)
Niger Delta University (NDU)
kogi State University (KSU)
Kwara State University (KWASU)
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Obong University (OU)
Caleb University (CALEB)
Federal University, Oye-ekiti (FUOYE)
Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI)
Lead City University (LCU)
Veritas University, Abuja (VERITAS)
Hezekiah University (HEZEKIAH)
Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)
Micheal and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU)
Summit University Offa (SUMMIT)
Eastern Palm University (EPU)
Coal City University (CCU)
Anchor University (AUL)
University of Delta State Agbor (UNIDEL)
##JAMB Subject Combination for English and Literary Studies
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study English and Literary Studies with other three subjects namely: Literature in English,Government /History, CRS/IRS/Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa/Economics
##O'Level Requirements for English and Literary Studies
To be eligible for admission into a English and Literary Studies 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
Literature in English
Government/History
CRS/IRS
Civic Education/Economics