English/Theatre Arts — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 22 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Literature in Englishany two (2) Arts subjects

To study English/Theatre Arts in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Literature in English and any two (2) Arts subjects.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any two (2) Arts subjects.

22 Institutions offering English/Theatre Arts

AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AD Adeyemi College of Education Ondo College of Education Federal AL Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri College of Education Federal BO Bogoro College Of Education Bogoro College of Education Private CO College Of Education Agbor College of Education State CO College Of Education Ankpa College of Education State CO College of Education Ekiadolor College of Education State CO College of Education Ikere College of Education State CO College of Education Katsina-Ala College of Education State CO College of Education Oju College of Education State CO College Of Education Warri College of Education State ED Edo State College Of Education Edo State College of Education State FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Omoku College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education (Tech) Umunze College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Abeokuta College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kano College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Obudu College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Zaria College of Education Federal IS Isaac Jasper Boro College Of Education Sagbama College of Education State KA Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan College of Education State PA Pan African College of Education Offa College of Education Private UM Umar Suleiman College Of Education Gashua College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for English/Theatre Arts in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Literature in English and any two (2) Arts subjects..

Is Use of English compulsory for English/Theatre Arts?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for English/Theatre Arts and for every other course.

Can I study English/Theatre Arts through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for English/Theatre Arts through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for English/Theatre Arts?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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