University · Oyo State
Admission requirements for Theatre Arts at Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State, Oyo State.
You must have credit passes in English Language and at least four Arts subjects like Literature in English, History, Government, Geography, or Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa. The remaining credit passes should come from other Arts-related subjects, and you cannot use Science or Mathematics subjects to meet this requirement.
Theatre Arts is a dynamic and creative discipline that equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in dramatic performance, stagecraft, directing, playwriting, costume and set design, and the history of both African and Western theatre traditions. Students also explore film, television production, and oral literature, making the programme highly versatile. Graduates are well-positioned to build careers as professional actors, theatre directors, screenwriters, and entertainment entrepreneurs within Nigeria's rapidly growing creative industry. Other rewarding paths include arts administration, cultural management, and broadcasting. The Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) remains the foremost professional body for practitioners in this field, providing networking opportunities, advocacy, and standards that guide the development of theatre and performing arts across the country.