Course guide · All Nigerian institutions
9 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer English And Literary Studies. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.
English and Literary Studies is a vibrant undergraduate programme that equips students with deep competence in language, literature, and critical thinking. Students explore British, American, African, and Nigerian literatures alongside linguistics, creative writing, discourse analysis, and the history of the English language. The programme sharpens written and oral communication skills essential across virtually every sector of the Nigerian economy. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as professional writers, editors, journalists, broadcasters, and public relations officers. Many enter the teaching profession, progressing toward academic careers in tertiary institutions. Others thrive in publishing houses, media organisations, and the civil service. Relevant professional affiliations include the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and the Association of Nigerian Authors, both of which support career development and professional recognition for graduates.