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JAMB UTME Subject Combination Linguistics

JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Linguistics

Posted on October 19, 2025 By CampusTimesNG No Comments on JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Linguistics

Let me show you all you need to know about JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Linguistics. You will learn about the Linguist profession, and how passionate Linguistics can build a career from scratch through O’ level Requirements, Direct Entry, and JAMB UTME.

Who studies linguistics?

Linguists:
Linguists study every aspect of language, including vocabulary, grammar, the sound of language, and how words evolve over time. The study of language is called linguistics, and people who study linguistics are linguists.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics has become a highly rated course to secure jobs in the International Industries such as; Embassy, Diplomacy organisations, ECOWAS, United Nations Organisation. The clear knowledge of the prerequisites will enable you to have seamless registration and also avoid slight mistakes.

What job is linguistics?

Linguists help prepare and evaluate standardized exams and conduct research on assessment issues. Work with dictionaries (lexicography). The development of good dictionaries requires the help of qualified linguistic consultants.

Work in the publishing industry, as a technical writer, or as a journalist: The skills that linguists develop are ideal for positions in editing, publishing, and writing.

What job can I get if I study linguistics in Nigeria?

Linguistics Jobs in Nigeria include:

  • Yoruba Teacher. (For an educational organisation)
  • English Language (as a private tutor)
  • Chinese Translator (Department Head Assistant) at Sinoma Nigeria Company Limited.
  • Secondary School Teachers.
  • Chinese Translator. (for an international company)
  • Mathematics and English Teachers.
  • English Language tutor

Are linguists in demand?

Many exciting career paths are available for those with a degree in linguistics, from speech and language therapists to foreign language teachers, and many of these jobs are in high demand.

 

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JAMB UTME Subject Combination Linguistics

Studying Linguistics is usually in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Also, the JAMB UTME subject combination for linguistics is the same for courses like; Linguistics and Communication Studies, Linguistics and African Language, Linguistics/Yoruba, Linguistics, and Urhobo, Linguistics with Igbo/Yoruba.

O’level Requirements For Linguistics:

The passion for the course is the best drive. To study Linguistics, you should have at least five (5) WAEC or SSCE credit passes which include:

  1. The English Language,
  2. Mathematics,
  3. One (1) Language Subjects (either one of Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa),
  4. and two (2) other subjects.

 

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JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Linguistics:

If you meet the required prerequisites for Linguistics, you may proceed with your UTME registration. Below are the subjects combination to qualify to be offered admission in any Nigerian University through JAMB UTME Entry.

  • English Language,
  • Any Language and,
  • two (2) other subjects

Please note that the JAMB subject combination above is same for courses like:

Linguistics and Communication Studies, Linguistics and African Language, Linguistics/Yoruba, Linguistics and Urhobo, Linguistics with Igbo/Yoruba.

Direct Entry Requirement For Linguistics:

Provided you meet the required prerequisites for Linguistics, you may proceed with your Direct Entry registration. See Direct Entry subject combination to qualify to be given admission in any Nigerian University.

  • Two (2) A-Level passes or
  • NCE to include any Language, preferably an African Language.

 

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Nigerian Universities Offering Linguistics

  • Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • Olabisi Onabanjo University, Agoiwoye
  • University of Benin, Benin City
  • University of Lagos, Akoka
  • University of Abuja, FCT.
  • University of Osun
  • Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike
  • Bayero University, Kano
  • University of Uyo, Uyo
  • University of Ibadan, Ibadan
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
  • Federal University Nassarawa, Lafia
  • Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
  • MAIDUGURI with options in: (i) Kanuri (ii) French (iii) Fulfulde (iv) English (v) Arabic (Fulfulde, English and Arabic)
  • POL-ACAD
  • UDA
  • UDU

LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

  • Abia State University
  • University of Calabar
  • University of Portharcourt

LINGUISTICS AND AFRICAN LANGUAGE

  • University of Benin, Benin City

LINGUISTICS /YORUBA

  • Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba

LINGUISTICS AND URHOBO

  • Delta State University, Abraka

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What Faculty is Linguistics under?
Faculty of Arts
Linguistics Programmes – Faculty of Arts.

 

Can a linguist work as a journalist?

Work in the publishing industry, as a technical writer, or as a journalist: The skills that linguists develop are ideal for positions in editing, publishing, and writing.

 

Are linguists in demand?

Many exciting career paths are available for those with a degree in linguistics, from speech and language therapists to foreign language teachers, and many of these jobs are in high demand.

 

What is the subject combination for Linguistics in unilag?

UTME Requirements include Five O/Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any three Arts, Science or Social Sciences. Social Studies and Civic Education are also accepted.

 

How many subjects are there in linguistics?

Some of the most recognized would include phonetics, syntax, and semantics. However, there are many more branches of linguistics, including phonology, morphology, pragmatics, historical languages, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, and psycholinguistics.

 

Is being a linguistic a good career?

Graduates of a linguistics course are likely to find great career opportunities from various employers, including the following: Educational institutions. Media outlets. Public relations and marketing companies.

 

There are more Nigerian Institutions where you can study Linguistics. I hope to have well guided you right on JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Linguistics.

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