The Arts and Humanities are among the most vibrant and intellectually stimulating fields of study in Nigerian higher education
These disciplines explore the human experience language, culture, creativity, thought, and history shaping the moral, aesthetic, and philosophical foundations of society.
Below is a comprehensive list of Arts and Humanities courses commonly offered across Nigerian universities, as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
. Language and Linguistic Studies
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Chinese Studies / Chinese Language
- English Language and Literature
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Linguistics
- Linguistics and Nigerian Languages
- Yoruba Language
- Igbo Language
- Efik-Ibibio
- Fulfulde
- Hausa Language
- Modern Languages
- African and Asian Studies
2. Religious and Philosophical Studies
- Christian Religious Studies / Theology
- Islamic Studies / Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Comparative Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious and Cultural Studies
3. Fine, Creative, and Performing Arts
- Theatre Arts / Dramatic Arts / Performing ArtsOnline art courses
- Film and Theatre Studies
- Fine Arts / Fine and Applied Arts
- Creative Arts / Creative and Visual Arts
- Music
- Fashion and Design
- Communication Arts / Communication and Language Arts
4. History and Cultural Studies
- History
- History and International Studies
- Archaeology and Tourism
- Anthropology
- Cultural Studies
5. Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Studies
- Journalism and Media Studies
- Theatre and Media Arts
- English and Communication Studies
- Yoruba and Communication Arts
6. Social and Behavioural Humanities
- Counselling and Psychology
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Psychology (Human Development)
- Economics and Development Studies*
(Note: While Economics is often classified under the Social Sciences, it remains integral to Humanities in some Nigerian universities due to its philosophical and historical context.)
7. Education and Arts-Related Disciplines
- Arts Education
- Language Education (English, French, Yoruba, Igbo, etc.)Online art courses
- Creative and Performing Arts Education
- Religious Studies Education
- History Education
