Course guide · All Nigerian institutions
29 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer English & Literary Studies. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.
English and Literary Studies is a discipline that equips students with deep competence in language analysis, literary criticism, creative writing, and communication theory. Students explore African and world literature, linguistics, stylistics, discourse analysis, and the historical development of the English language, building strong analytical and expressive capabilities along the way. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers as professional writers, editors, journalists, public relations officers, and teachers at secondary and tertiary levels. Many also thrive in broadcasting, content development, and corporate communications. Those who enter education may register with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, while aspiring journalists often align with the Nigerian Union of Journalists. It remains a versatile, intellectually rewarding programme with broad professional relevance across Nigeria's growing creative and communication industries.