University · Oyo State
Admission requirements for Theatre Arts at University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Oyo State.
Five (5)‘O’ Level Credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level Credits at TWO sittings to include English Language, Literature in English and other subjects from Arts or Social Science.
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.