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