Complete List of Art Courses in Nigeria with O’Level, UTME Subjects, and Career Paths
Are you an Arts student searching for the perfect course to pursue in Nigeria? Contrary to popular belief, Arts students have some of the widest career opportunities in law, humanities, social sciences, education, creative industries, media, and more. This guide provides an extensive list of over 40 Art courses, including their O’Level requirements, UTME subject combinations, and career prospects.
Read on to explore your options and discover which path fits your passion and future goals.
1. Law
- O’Level: English, Literature, Mathematics, Government, one other Art/Social Science subject.
- UTME: English, Literature, Government, one other Art subject.
- Careers: Lawyer, Judge, Legal Advisor, Human Rights Advocate, Notary Public.
2. Mass Communication
- O’Level: English, Literature, Maths, Government, CRS/Economics.
- UTME: English, Literature, Government, another Art/Social Science subject.
- Careers: Journalist, Broadcaster, Social Media Manager, PR Officer, Content Creator.
3. English Language
- O’Level: English, Literature, Maths, and two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Literature, CRS or Government, one Art subject.
- Careers: Teacher, Editor, Technical Writer, Speech Writer, Linguist.
4. Theatre Arts
- O’Level: English, Literature, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Literature, two other Arts subjects.
- Careers: Actor, Producer, Scriptwriter, Stage Manager, Event Director.
5. Political Science
- O’Level: English, Maths, Government, Economics, one Art/Social Science subject.
- UTME: English, Government, two Arts/Social Science subjects.
- Careers: Political Analyst, Diplomat, Policy Maker, Civil Servant.
6. Philosophy
- O’Level: English, Maths, Government/CRS, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Government or CRS, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Lecturer, Ethics Advisor, Policy Consultant, Researcher.
7. Linguistics
- O’Level: English, Literature, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Literature, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Translator, Interpreter, Speech Therapist, Linguist, Copy Editor.
8. Sociology
- O’Level: English, Maths, Government, Economics, one Art subject.
- UTME: English, Government, two Arts/Social Science subjects.
- Careers: Social Worker, NGO Staff, HR Officer, Community Developer.
9. History and International Studies
- O’Level: English, History/Government, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, History or Government, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Historian, Diplomat, Archivist, Foreign Affairs Analyst.
10. Psychology
- O’Level: English, Maths, Biology, Government, one Art/Social Science subject.
- UTME: English, Biology or Government, two other subjects.
- Careers: Clinical Psychologist, HR Consultant, Mental Health Advocate.
11. French
- O’Level: English, French, Literature, Maths, another Art subject.
- UTME: English, French, Literature, one Art subject.
- Careers: Diplomat, Translator, Teacher, Tour Guide.
12. Religious Studies
- O’Level: English, CRS/IRS, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, CRS/IRS, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Clergy, Counselor, Chaplain, Religious Educator.
13. Fine and Applied Arts
- O’Level: English, Fine Art, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Fine Art, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Artist, Illustrator, Animator, Graphic Designer.
14. Music
- O’Level: English, Music, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Music, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Musician, Composer, Producer, Music Educator.
15. Criminology and Security Studies
- O’Level: English, Government, Maths, two Arts/Social Sciences.
- UTME: English, Government, two Arts/Social Sciences.
- Careers: Security Analyst, Criminologist, Intelligence Officer.
16. Library and Information Science
- O’Level: English, Maths, three other Arts/Social Sciences.
- UTME: English, any three Arts/Social Sciences.
- Careers: Librarian, Information Manager, Data Curator.
17. Anthropology
- O’Level: English, Government, Maths, two Arts/Social Sciences.
- UTME: English, Government, two Arts/Social Sciences.
- Careers: Anthropologist, NGO Researcher, Cultural Resource Manager.
18. Peace and Conflict Studies
- O’Level: English, Government, Maths, two Arts/Social Sciences.
- UTME: English, Government, two Arts/Social Sciences.
- Careers: Peacekeeper, Mediator, Policy Analyst.
19. Public Administration
- O’Level: English, Maths, Government, Economics, one Art/Social Science.
- UTME: English, Government, Economics, one other.
- Careers: Administrator, Government Officer, Policy Analyst.
20. Creative Arts
- O’Level: English, Fine Art/Music, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Fine Art/Music, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Creative Director, Artist, Designer, Multimedia Producer.
21. Communication Arts
- O’Level: English, Literature, Maths, Government, one other Art subject.
- UTME: English, Literature, Government, one Art subject.
- Careers: PR Expert, Media Strategist, Corporate Communicator.
22. Film and Media Studies
- O’Level: English, Literature, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Literature, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Filmmaker, Director, Scriptwriter, Cinematographer.
23. Tourism and Hospitality Management
- O’Level: English, Geography, Maths, Economics, one Art subject.
- UTME: English, Geography, Economics, one other subject.
- Careers: Tour Guide, Hotel Manager, Travel Consultant.
24. Archaeology
- O’Level: English, History, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, History, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Archaeologist, Museum Curator, Heritage Consultant.
25. Social Work
- O’Level: English, Government, Maths, and two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, Government, and two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Social Worker, Child Welfare Officer, NGO Staff.
26. Islamic Studies
- O’Level: English, IRS, Maths, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, IRS, two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Cleric, Islamic Teacher, Religious Researcher.
27. Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba Studies
- O’Level: English, the specific language, Literature, two Arts subjects.
- UTME: English, the language chosen, and two Arts subjects.
- Careers: Language Teacher, Translator, Cultural Promoter.
28. International Relations
- O’Level: English, Government, Maths, Economics, one Art subject.
- UTME: English, Government, Economics, one other Art/Social Science subject.
- Careers: Diplomat, Policy Analyst, International NGO Worker.
This list is still not exhaustive. Nigeria’s universities and polytechnics keep expanding their offerings in the Arts, providing endless career paths for creative and analytical students.
Tips for Choosing an Art Course
- Read the JAMB Brochure for specific university requirements.
- Check JAMB cut-off marks for your desired course.
- Match your interests and talents with career options.
- Talk to teachers, career counselors, or professionals in your chosen field.
Conclusion
Being an Art student in Nigeria opens the door to countless professions. From law to journalism, languages, and creative arts, the options are limitless. Explore your choices thoroughly, prepare well, and you’ll find a course and career that suit your dreams.
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