MA African Language at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Programme overview

The MA African Language is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of African Languages and Cultures in the Arts, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's | Faculty: Arts | Department: African Languages and Cultures | Duration: 2 years | Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements i. A minimum of second class lower degree in the proposed African language may be considered for MA African Language, Literature, or Cultural Studies. ii. A minimum of second class lower degree in related disciplines such as Linguistics, Translation, Literature, Cultural Studies or any non-African language, with proficiency in the proposed language may be considered for M.A. African Language, Literature or Cultural Studies as applicable. iii. A minimum of second class lower degree in related disciplines, with proficiency in proposed language of research and a postgraduate Diploma in related disciplines such as translation, cultural studies etc. iv. Third class degree in the proposed African language of study, with five years post-graduation experience in an educational institution or a Postgraduate Diploma in related discipline such as translation, or cultural studies.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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