Welcome to a journey into the heart of human expression -The Department of Languages and Linguistics! Can you imagine a world devoid of language? Or picture a day passing without the exchange of words? Or even envision a planet without the intricate dance of human interaction and AI communication? Without a doubt, language is central to all human activity!
And so, if you are looking to understand the dynamics of human language and the complexities of communication in a technologically driven world, then you are most welcome to our world-class department of Languages and Linguistics, where you will be properly guided and grounded in the areas of Phonetics, Syntax, Computational Linguistics, Literary Studies, Psycholinguistics, Language theories, Audio Narration/Animation among others. Fully accredited by the National Universities Commission, the Department boasts of a vocationally relevant curriculum and exceptional facilities like its ultra-modern language laboratory, the e-resource hub, and a well-equipped departmental library. Our academic staff and resource persons are not only committed and dedicated, but have a wide range of experience and expertise in their various fields of study.
Several of our graduates have found employment in NGOs, the Foreign Service, Banks, Aviation & Tourism Industries, ICT firms, Schools, Banks, Media Houses and Advertisement Agencies. Some others are pursuing postgraduate studies, while others function as Audio-narrators, Editors, Bloggers/Virtual assistants, Copywriters, Ghostwriters, Scriptwriters, Researchers etc. Evidently, our department offers broad interdisciplinary teachings to enable our students hold their forte in any career path they toe, for they are trained to be confident, self-motivated, IT savvy, creative and above all demonstrate linguistic competence in their application of language skills. So, enroll today and embark on a rewarding career journey where linguistic competence meets cutting edge technology guided by a dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
UTME: Prospective candidates should have a minimum of five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or in the General Certificate Examination (GCE) ‘O’ level, or National Examination Certificate (NECO) or their equivalents. The five (5) credits must include English Language and Mathematics and three other relevant O level subjects, or awaiting results of the ongoing WAEC/SSCE examinations. An acceptable UTME score is also required for a four-year programme.
DIRECT ENTRY/TRANSFER: Prospective candidates can get admission into 200 level through OND, Advanced level certificate, JUPEB certificate, NCE certificate and other equivalent certificates. Transfer students from other universities both within and outside Nigeria can also apply.