JAMB subject combinations for Linguistics: Complete requirements
Students in Nigeria are required to meet a set JAMB subject combinations for Linguistics, which includes the English language and any three other subjects from the arts, social sciences, or science. For Direct Entry candidates, this combination may vary depending on the university they are interested in.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- A closer look at the JAMB subject combinations for Linguistics
- What subjects do you need to study for Linguistics?
- What subjects are A-levels for Linguistics?
- What are the O-level requirements for Linguistics?
- Which university is best to study Linguistics in Nigeria?
- What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Linguistics?
Key takeaways
- To study Linguistics as a UTME candidate, one must have credit passes in the English language, a local or foreign language, as well as three other subjects in the arts or social sciences.
- Direct Entry candidates require two A-level passes or NCE credits in languages, preferably African languages.
- Linguistics is offered as a stand-alone course or in combined linguistics programmes that require a Nigerian or African language for admission.
- The general JAMB cut-off mark for linguistics is 180 points; however, this varies across institutions.
A closer look at the JAMB subject combinations for Linguistics
Linguistic courses open students to a world of scientific study of human language. While some Nigerian universities offer the course as a B.A. in Linguistics, others offer a variety of languages, from foreign to local languages.
According to the JAMB Brochure, Nigerian universities and colleges of art offer Linguistics as a stand-alone course. Others offer the course as a combination, such as Igbo/Linguistics, Linguistics/Edo, Linguistics/Yoruba, or Linguistics/Urhobo. Another common combination course is Language and Linguistics.
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Below are the subject requirements by course varieties for prospective candidates.
Linguistics
Linguistics is offered in more than twenty public and private universities in Nigeria. These include Benue State University, University of Abuja, Afe Babalola University, and Adekunle Ajasin University.
These universities require Direct Entry candidates to have two A-Level passes or NCE credits in any language, preferably an African language. On the other hand, UTME candidates must have five credit passes, including the English language.
For Direct Entry and JUPEB candidates, some universities may outline other subjects needed for admission. Confirm such subject requirements from your preferred universities.
- Mass Communication
- Journalism
- Foreign languages
- History
- Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
- French Government
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Literature in English
- Mathematics
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Linguistics and African Languages
Linguistics/Edo is offered at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The university requires candidates to have an O-level pass in English language for UTME candidates with a distinction in literature in English. This subject combination includes a Nigerian language, preferably Edo. Mathematics is optional for this course.
Linguistics/Igbo is offered as a course at Imo State University, University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Obafemi Awolowo University. DE candidates are generally accepted with two A-level passes in Igbo and an arts or social science subject, or an NCE in Igbo with an arts subject.
Linguistics and Yoruba are offered at Obafemi Awolowo University and Adekunle Ajasin University as a single course. To gain admission, candidates must have five O-level credit passes in the English language, one arts subject, and three subjects in sciences and social sciences.
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), offers Linguistics and Urhobo. UTME subjects at the university include literature in English.
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The University of Maiduguri offers a selection of African and foreign languages as options for the Linguistics course. These include Kanuri, Fulfulde, French, Arabic, and English. To gain admission as a UTME candidate, you will need to have any of the above languages along with two other subjects.
Linguistics and Communication Studies
This course is offered at Abia State University (ABSU) and the University of Calabar. Its subject requirements are similar to those needed in Linguistics as a course.
Language and Linguistics
Language and Linguistics is offered for Direct Entry candidates at the University of Benin, Kwara State University, and Nasarawa State University.
These candidates must have attained the required qualifications in the English language, along with arts, social science, and science subjects. For UTME candidates, JAMB subject combinations include one in art and any other two subjects.
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What subjects do you need to study for Linguistics?
For a JAMB UTME in Nigeria to study Linguistics, the required subjects are English language or literature in English and any three subjects from the arts or social sciences. It is crucial to verify the specific requirements for the institution you are applying to, as these can vary.
What subjects are A-levels for Linguistics?
Combined courses, such as Linguistics and Edo at the University of Benin and Languages and Linguistics at Kwara State University and Nassarawa State University, have A-Level requirements. These include having two A-Level passes in English, arts, and social science subjects.
What are the O-level requirements for Linguistics?
O-Level requirements for universities such as the University of Ibadan include five or six credits at one or two sittings. UTME subjects for the course include the English language and two other arts subjects that must include an African or a Nigerian language.
Which university is best to study Linguistics in Nigeria?
According to EduRank, more than seventy top universities in Nigeria offer Linguistics. These include the University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Lagos, and the University of Ilorin, among others.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Linguistics?
The general JAMB cut-off mark for Linguistics in Nigerian universities is 180 points. However, this varies by institution, with some colleges and universities having lower or higher cut-off marks.
JAMB subject combinations for Linguistics include English language and any three subjects from the arts, social sciences, or science for UTME students and Direct Entry candidates. For combined Linguistics courses such as Linguistics with African languages or communication studies, additional local and foreign language subjects are required.
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