BA English and Literary Studies at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

The BA English and Literary Studies is an undergraduate programme offered at Veritas University by the Department of English and Literary Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It runs for 4 years.

The Department of English and Literary Studies, established in the 2008/2009 academic session as a pioneer department in the Faculty of Humanities, has grown into a vibrant intellectual community focused on the holistic development of students. It is founded on the belief that language is central to human culture and literature reflects the human soul.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: English and Literary Studies | Duration: 4 years | Location: Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Entry requirements

The following candidates are eligible to apply for our undergraduate programs: ; Admission into the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Literary Studies is merit-based. Candidates may enter through three primary modes: ; A. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) ; • Requirement: Minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings. ; • Compulsory Subjects: English Language and Literature-in-English. ; • Other Subjects: Three other relevant Arts or Social Science subjects. ; • Process: Must make an acceptable cut-off mark in the JAMB UTME and pass the University's post-UTME screening. ; B. Direct Entry (DE) ; • Requirement: Five O-Level credits (including English and Literature) PLUS one of the following:

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

NGN 1,682,220 a year. Tuition for new students from the university fee calculator (undergraduate, local and international students shown the same tuition); returning students pay 1,588,720. Session is not stated on the page. Excludes accommodation, faculty/departmental dues an Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 1,682,220 a year. Veritas fees calculator, undergraduate tuition for new students (returning-student rates differ, e.g. 1,588,720). Excludes accommodation and separate faculty/other dues. Source

Admission is open to UTME candidates with a minimum score of 170 (including those who did not choose Veritas University as first or second choice), Direct Entry candidates and transfer students from other universities. The academic session comprises 2 semesters of 4 months each.

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

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