University · Ekiti State
Admission requirements for English & Literary Studies at Bamidele Olumilua University Of Edu. Science And Tech. Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Ekiti State.
UTME (4-Year Programme) The admission into the degree programme is through UTME. Students intending to study English and Literary Studies must satisfy the statutory requirements of possessing five (5) ‘O’ level credits including English and Literature in English; score the stipulated cut-off mark in UTME.
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.