Knowing the UNILORIN requirements for Linguistics will save you from losing your UNILORIN admission and changing of institution or course.

In this guide,
You will see the latest direct entry, O’Level and JAMB requirements for Linguistics in UNILORIN with their cut off mark and correct subject combination for your admission to study Linguistics in UNILORIN this year.
ALSO SEE: Other Courses In UNILORIN and Their Requirement
Take note.
This is just the specific requirements for Linguistics in UNILORIN. You may also need to SEE THE GENERAL UNILORIN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for all courses.
Does UNILORIN offer Linguistics?
Yes.
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) offers Linguistics as one of their COURSES UNDER ARTS.
This means that Linguistics is accredited in UNILORIN among other schools
- SEE OTHER UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER LINGUISTICS IN NIGERIA
How many years course is Linguistics in UNILORIN?
The number of years it will take you to study Linguistics in UNILORIN depends on your Mode of Entry or how you gained admission.
If you GAIN ADMISSION THROUGH JAMB, you will study Linguistics in UNILORIN for (4) years.
But if you gained admission through direct entry without JAMB, you will study Linguistics in UNILORIN for (3) years.
Current UNILORIN requirements for Linguistics
Now let’s see the direct entry requirements, correct O’level and JAMB subject combination for Linguistics in UNILORIN and the cut off mark for Linguistics in UNILORIN
Direct entry requirement for Linguistics in UNILORIN
The direct entry requirement for Linguistics in UNILORIN is as follows.
You require:
- At least two ‘A’ level passes or
- NCE to include any Language, preferably one Natural Language and any other Arts/Social Science/Sciences Subject.
- Diploma in Linguistics from an accredited Nigerian University.
O’level subject combination for Linguistics in UNILORIN
You are required to possess at least CREDIT in these O’level subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- One Nigerian Language
- Any other two subjects
Does UNILORIN accept two sittings for Linguistics?
Yes.
University of Ilorin — UNILORIN accepts two sittings for Linguistics.
This means that you can COMBINE TWO O’LEVEL RESULTS FOR ADMISSION to study Linguistics in UNILORIN.
JAMB subject combination for Linguistics in UNILORIN
The (4) JAMB subject combination for Linguistics in UNILORIN is as follows.
- Use of English
- One Language subject
- Any other two subjects
JAMB cut off mark for Linguistics in UNILORIN
The current JAMB cut off mark for Linguistics in UNILORIN is:
- 200
You are required to SCORE HIGH IN YOUR JAMB enough to meet or exceed this cut off mark.
Any JAMB score lower than this cut off mark will NOT be considered for admission to study Linguistics in UNILORIN.
GOOD LUCK.
Do you have something to ask on this UNILORIN requirements for Linguistics? Comment below and a staff or fellow ACADite will reply you.
Can I study linguistics in unilorin without yoruba?
Hello Solafunmi,
May be not Yoruba but at least one Nigerian language is compulsory.
Please ma /sir
Can I study linguistics
With these subjects
English
Civic education
Yoruba
Econnomics
Hello Alex,
There is no Civic Education in JAMB.
Replace it with another subject and you are good to go. The rest are OK
If I score 188 in my jamb I can’t study Linguistic in UNILORIN
Ma/sir in my regreciation, i choose english,government,i.r.k,literature in english and i have credit in all my o’level result
Can I use IRS,economics, literature and English to study linguistics in unilorin because I had D7 in government in my o’level I cleared other subjects
Hello Anonymous,
At least ONE language subject is compulsory.
Can I study linguistic with English, Mathematics, Yoruba, Economics, Islamic studies and Civic education
Yes Temilola,
You can.
Is it a must to do mathematics in JAMB for linguistics
Hello Oyerinde,
Mathematics is NOT a must.
Can i study linguistics with english, literature, yoruba and crs in uni ilorin
Yes Oduola
You can.
What are the subject i need in jamb before study linguistics in uni ilorin
Can i study linguistic without government in wace
Yes Emmanuel,
You can.