Knowing UNILAG requirements for English Language can save you from losing your admission or CHANGING YOUR INSTITUTION or course.
See the latest direct entry, O’Level and JAMB requirements for English Language in UNILAG with cut off mark and correct subject combination for your admission.
- Also see: OTHER COURSES IN UNILAG & THEIR REQUIREMENTS
Quick summary
- English Language in UNILAG takes 4 years through UTME and 3 years Direct Entry.
- You need five O’level credits in one sitting, including English, Maths and Literature.
- Your JAMB subjects must be Use of English, Literature and two others from the approved list.
- Direct Entry candidates need very good passes in three JUPEB or A’Level subjects, including Literature.
- UNILAG does not accept two O’level sittings.
Does UNILAG offer English Language?
Yes. The University of Lagos offers English Language as an accredited program under faculty of Arts.
- See OTHER UNIVERSITIES OFFERING ENGLISH LANGUAGE
How many years course is English Language in UNILAG?
The number of years it will take you to study English Language in UNILAG depends on your how you were admitted.
If you gained ADMISSION THROUGH JAMB, you’ll study English Language in UNILAG for 4 years.
But you’ll study it for 3 years via direct entry.
Choose UTME to start from Year 1 if you only have O’level result or choose Direct Entry to start from Year 2 if you have A’Level result like JUPEB.
Both lead to the same degree, so your choice depends on the qualifications you already have.
Direct entry requirements for English Language in UNILAG
To apply through Direct Entry for English Language in UNILAG you need:
- Very good passes in three JUPEB or A’Level subjects wich must be:
- Literature-in-English
- And any two of Igbo/Yoruba, CRS, IRS, History, Government, Music, Fine Arts and French.
Direct entry candidates must also choose UNILAG as first choice and meet very O’level requirements listed below.
O’level requirements for English Language in UNILAG
You need at least a credit in each of these subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Any two of French, History/Government, CRS/IRS and any Nigerian Language
A credit in Maths is part of UNILAG GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to show basic numeracy.
And it is either History or Government, CRS or IRS.
What counts as O’level credit?
UNILAG asks for credits, not pass. And a credit is from C6 up.
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A1, B2, B3, C4, C5, C6 | Credit |
| D7, E8 | Pass, not a credit |
| F9 | Fail |
Check every required subject on your result with this table before you apply.
One D7 or E8 in a required subject disqualifies you for this particular course in UNILAG.
Does UNILAG accept two sittings for English Language?
No. UNILAG does NOT accept two sittings.
All your required credits must come from a single sitting of WAEC, NECO or other accepted exam.
This means you can COMBINE TWO O’LEVEL RESULTS for admission to study English Language in UNILAG.
If you wrote your O’Level exam twice, apply with the sitting that has all the required credits.
Otherwise, plan for a resit or change of institution.
JAMB subject combination for English Language in UNILAG
The 4 JAMB subject combination for English Language in UNILAG is as follows.
- English Language
- Literature
- Any two of French, History, Government, CRS/IRS and any Nigerian Language
A wrong combination will disqualify you even if your JAMB score is high, so confirm it before you register.
See how these examples pair the two compulsory subjects with two others.
Replace CRS with IRS, and Yoruba with Igbo or Hausa where necessary.
- Use of English, Literature, Government, History ✅
- Use of English, Literature, French, Government ✅
- Use of English, Literature, Government, CRS ✅
- Use of English, Literature, French, History ✅
- Use of English, Literature, French, CRS ✅
- Use of English, Literature, Yoruba, CRS ✅
- Use of English, Literature, History, Yoruba ✅
- Use of English, Literature, Government, Yoruba ✅
- Use of English, Literature, CRS, IRS ❌
It’s either CRS or IRS, not both at once.
Choosing your last two JAMB subjects
Since English and Literature are fixed, your remaining two subjects can help or harm your JAMB score.
Pick the ones you scored the highest O’level grade in or that you have enough study materials for?
Don’t just choose a subject because your friends did. Choose what you can score highest in.
- See HOW TO SCORE 300+ IN YOUR UTME WITHOUT JAMB LESSON
Courses similar to English Language
Not sure you meet up for English Language or just want a backup?
Look at courses with similar requirements.
- LINGUISTICS
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
But similar doesn’t mean the same.
Read each course requirements before CHANGING YOUR CHOICE because subject combination and cut-off marks differ.
- See OFFICIAL CUT-OFF MARKS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN UNILAG
Frequently asked questions
No. A Nigerian language is only one of the options for your remaining JAMB subjects.
You can choose CRS/IRS, French, History or Government instead.
Yes, but only if you meet the same requirements as everyone else.
That means five credits in one sitting, including English, Maths and Literature as well as a JAMB combination that includes Literature.
Many science students do not write Literature-in-English at O’level, so check your result first.
Then you do not meet the O’level requirement yet.
You’ll need to write Literature-in-English together with your other required subjects in a new sitting.
No. UNILAG one-sitting rule means you must not mix results from different exams or cycles to reach five credits.
The level of competition changes from session to session but cut-off mark is the best guide.
The higher the cut-off mark for a course, the more competitive that course is.
Conclusion
Not meeting these UNILAG requirements for English Language means no admission.
Consider rewriting O’level if you’re missing a required credit.
For a wrong JAMB combination, switch to a similar course with the subjects you already have or do a CHANGE OF INSTITUTION.
GOOD LUCK.
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