List of Universities Offering Theatre and Media Arts in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
If you're passionate about acting, directing, scriptwriting, stagecraft, or even content creation and digital storytelling, then Theatre and Media Arts could be your perfect course. It’s a modern, dynamic program that blends traditional performance with contemporary media, preparing students for careers in film, television, radio, theatre, and even social media content production. In today’s fast-evolving creative industry, professionals who understand both theatre and media are in high demand — and Nigerian universities are increasingly offering this exciting, hybrid program to meet that need. But before the lights come on and the cameras roll, you need to start with the academic basics. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about studying Theatre and Media Arts in Nigeria, including:
A list of Nigerian universities offering Theatre and Media Arts The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The essential O’Level requirements to qualify for admission

##What is Theatre and Media Arts Course?
Theatre and Media Arts is a comprehensive academic field and art form that encompasses the creation, interpretation, and performance of dramatic and visual content across various platforms, including live stage productions, film, television, and digital media.


Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) 

University of Calabar (UNICAL) 

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) 

Imo State University (IMSU) 

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) 

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)


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

##O'Level Requirements for Theatre and Media Arts
To be eligible for admission into a Theatre and Media Arts 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/Fine Arts

Music/Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa/Civic Education/Economics