JAMB 2026/2027 Subject Combination for Creative Arts

Creative Arts is a multidisciplinary course that blends visual arts, performing arts, and design. It prepares students for careers in fine arts, theatre, music, media, and cultural studies. Because of its broad scope, JAMB requires a subject combination that balances language proficiency, humanities, and arts-related subjects.

UTME Subject Combination

Candidates must register for four UTME subjects:

1. English Language – compulsory for all JAMB candidates.
2. Fine Art or Literature in English – depending on the institution’s focus (visual arts or performing arts).
3. Government or History – provides background in culture, politics, and society.
4. Any other relevant subject – options include:
   • CRS/IRS (Christian Religious Studies / Islamic Religious Studies)
   • Music
   • Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa (for institutions emphasizing indigenous arts)
   • Economics (for arts management focus)

O’Level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) Requirements

Candidates must have at least five credit passes in:

• English Language
• Fine Art or Literature in English
• Government or History
• Any other two relevant subjects (CRS/IRS, Music, Economics, or a Nigerian Language)

Credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry Requirements

For Direct Entry admission into Creative Arts, candidates should have:

• Two A-Level passes in Fine Art, Music, or Literature in English, plus one other subject.
• NCE or OND in relevant fields such as Fine Art, Theatre Arts, Music, or Mass Communication.
• Other equivalents approved by the admitting institution.

Nigerian Universities Offering Creative Arts

Some universities in Nigeria that offer Creative Arts include:

• University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
• University of Calabar (UNICAL)
• Lagos State University (LASU)
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

FAQs

• Is English compulsory?
  Yes, English Language is compulsory for all UTME candidates.
• Can Literature replace Fine Art?
  Yes, depending on the institution. Some schools emphasize Literature, while others emphasize Fine Art.
• Do I need Mathematics?
  Mathematics is not compulsory for Creative Arts, but a pass at O’Level is usually required.
• Career Opportunities after Creative Arts?
  Graduates can work as artists, designers, musicians, actors, cultural officers, media practitioners, or lecturers.

Summary: For JAMB 2026/2027 Creative Arts, register for English Language, Fine Art/Literature, Government/History, and one other relevant subject (CRS/IRS, Music, Economics, or Nigerian Language). Ensure you meet the O’Level requirements and, if applying via Direct Entry, hold A-Level passes or NCE/OND in related fields.