List of Universities Offering Theatre and Film Studies in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
This exciting field blends the traditional world of theatre with the dynamic power of film and media, giving you the tools to not just perform, but also produce, direct, critique, and create powerful stories for the stage and screen. In a country like Nigeria, where Nollywood is one of the biggest film industries in the world, studying Theatre and Film Studies can open up real and rewarding opportunities in entertainment, culture, education, and media. But before the stage lights shine and the cameras roll, you need to take a few important academic steps — like choosing the right university, knowing the correct JAMB subject combination, and meeting the required O'Level subjects. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to get started on your journey into Theatre and Film Studies, including: A full list of Nigerian universities offering Theatre and Film Studies The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The essential O’Level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) requirements

##What is Theatre and Film Studies Course?
Theatre and Film Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that examines both live theatrical performance and recorded cinematic media, integrating practical, creative, theoretical, historical, and critical approaches to both art forms


University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) 

University of Calabar (UNICAL) 

Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) 

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) 

Imo State University (IMSU) 

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) 

Delta State University (DELSU) 

Benue State University (BSU) 

Kwara State University (KWASU)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Theatre and Film Studies
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Theatre and Film Studies with other three subjects namely:Literature in English, Government /History, Fine Arts/CRS /IRS/Music/Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa.

##O'Level Requirements for Theatre and Film Studies
To be eligible for admission into a Theatre and Film 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

Fine Arts/CRS/IRS/Civic Education

Music/Yoruba,Igbo,Hausa