Creative Arts Direct Entry Requirements: Qualifications and Special Considerations

Direct Entry Into Creative Arts

Candidates who already possess relevant higher qualifications may seek admission into Creative Arts through Direct Entry. The brochure provides general qualification routes as well as specific provisions for some institutions.

General Direct Entry Qualifications

The brochure states that candidates may qualify through:

• Two A' Level passes in Arts or Fine Arts and any other subject.
• ND Upper Credit or HND Lower Credit from recognised institutions.

These qualifications provide the main Direct Entry routes stated alongside the Creative Arts admission information. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Why Fine Arts Is Relevant

Fine Arts is specifically mentioned in the A' Level route. Candidates presenting A' Level qualifications should therefore examine the subjects on their certificate carefully.

Institution-Specific Direct Entry Information

The brochure also contains additional provisions connected with the creative programmes. Candidates should be careful to apply only the condition attached to the institution and programme they are actually selecting.

University of Lagos

The University of Lagos has detailed pathways for the creative areas. For Theatre Arts, very good passes are required in three JUPEB/A' Level subjects, including Literature in English and two from the listed Arts subjects. For Visual Arts, Visual Arts is required alongside two of the specified subjects. For Music, Music is required alongside two subjects from the broader list provided by the brochure.

LAGOS also accepts HND/OND at Upper Credit Level in Drama/Theatre and Music, NCE Music, and certain recognised music diplomas, including qualifications from the Royal School of Music, London, Trinity College, London and the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

UNN requires three GCE A' Level passes in Fine Arts or Technical Drawing together with the UTME requirements. HND holders with an average of B grade may also be considered with the UTME requirements into 300 Level. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Important Qualification Check

A candidate should not assume that an ND, HND, NCE or A' Level certificate in any discipline automatically qualifies them for Creative Arts. The qualification must match the applicable admission condition.

Direct Entry Preparation

• Identify the exact institution.
• Check the qualification being presented.
• Confirm the subjects studied.
• Check the required grade.
• Confirm the UTME requirement where applicable.
• Review the institution-specific provision before applying.

One Course, Different Institutional Conditions

Creative Arts covers several creative areas, and the brochure reflects this by giving additional information for institutions with particular pathways in Theatre Arts, Visual Arts and Music. Candidates should therefore avoid applying one school's DE condition to another school.

Those preparing for Direct Entry can consult the document below to cross-check the relevant qualification and institution-specific condition before proceeding with the application.