In addition to the general entry requirements into the University, candidates seeking admission into first degree programmes must fulfil one of the following requirements:
Entry through University Matriculation Examination (4-year programme):
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O level) or equivalent with credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Literature in English obtained in not more than two sittings.
Direct Entry (3-year programme):
(i) GCE A Level or equivalent with a minimum of credit passes in three (3) subjects including Literature in English and English Language, in addition to the minimum O’ Level requirements.
(ii) NCE with credit passes in two major subjects including Literature in English in addition to the minimum O’ Level requirements.
BA Literature in English Courses
100 Level Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Units
LIT 101
Introduction to Fiction
2
LIT 102
Introduction to Poetry
2
LIT 103
Introduction to Drama and Theatre
2
LIT 104
Introduction to Nigerian Literature
2
LIT 105
Introduction to African Literature
2
LIT 106
Intro to African Folklore and Mythology
2
LIT 107
Intro to Academic and Literary Writing
2
ENG 111
The English Language
2
ENG 112
Practical English Grammar
2
ENG 113
Spoken English
2
Total
20
Elective Courses: Students are to register a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 9 units from any of the following:
