BA English Language at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Programme overview

The BA English Language is a four-year UTME-entry or three-year Direct Entry degree in the Department of English and Literary Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: English and Literary Studies | Duration: 4 years (UTME entry); 3 years (Direct Entry) | Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

100 level includes The English Language, Practical English Grammar, Spoken English, The English Lexicon, Basic English Composition and introductions to Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Nigerian and African Literature, with electives in Arabic, French and Hausa.

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Entry requirements

B.A English Language In addition to the general entry requirements into the University, candidates seeking admission into first-degree programmes must fulfill 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 English Language and Literature in English, in addition to the minimum O’ Level requirements. (ii) NCE with credit passes in two major subjects including English Language in addition to the minimum O’ Level requirements.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate admission is through the JAMB CAPS portal (UTME and Direct Entry); candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS to be considered for admission.

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

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