UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA OPENS 2026/2027 ADMISSION INTO LITERARY STUDIES, CREATIVE WRITING AND PUBLISHING PROGRAMMES
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the programmes of the Centre for Literary Studies, Creative Writing and International Publishing, University of Abuja, for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The Centre is focused on developing scholars, creative writers, editors, publishers, literary critics and cultural entrepreneurs with the academic knowledge and practical skills required to build careers in academia, publishing, media and the wider creative economy.
The programmes are open to applicants from disciplines including English, Linguistics, Theatre Arts, Communications and Media, History, Social Sciences, Education, Library and Information Science, as well as other related fields.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
Certificate Programme
Certificate in Publishing Studies
Duration: 3 months
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
PGD in Literary Studies and Creative Writing
Duration: 2 semesters
Master's Programmes
Master's in Literary Studies and Creative Writing
Duration: 3 semesters
Master's in Publishing Studies
Duration: 3 semesters
Doctoral Programme
Doctor in Literary Studies and Creative Writing
Duration: 6 semesters
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
The programmes provide opportunities for specialisation in a range of literary, publishing, media and creative-industry fields, including:
- African Literature
- Creative Writing — Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Creative Nonfiction
- Publishing and Editing
- Scriptwriting
- Documentary Production
- Creative Writing in Film Studies
- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Media and Communications
- Narrative Journalism
- Publishing Entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Publishing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Certificate in Publishing Studies
Applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Applicants with relevant professional, creative or practical experience in publishing, writing, editing, media, communications or related fields are preferred.
PGD in Literary Studies and Creative Writing
Applicants should possess any of the following:
- A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Third Class or Pass Degree from a recognised institution; or
- An HND with at least Lower Credit from a recognised institution.
Holders of relevant professional certificates from recognised institutions may also be considered, subject to University regulations.
Applicants are also expected to demonstrate relevant professional or practical experience in their chosen area of interest.
Master's Programmes
Applicants seeking admission into the Master's programmes must possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in a relevant discipline from a recognised university.
Applicants should also possess an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, where applicable, as well as relevant professional and demonstrable practical experience in their proposed area of specialisation.
Doctoral Programme
Applicants for the Doctoral programme must possess a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
Relevant disciplines include:
- English
- Literary Studies
- Theatre Arts
- Communication and Media Studies
- Mass Communication
- History
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistics
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Other related disciplines
Applicants should also possess relevant professional experience and demonstrable practical or skilled experience in their proposed area of research or specialisation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Applicants to the professional postgraduate programmes are expected to be practising professionals or individuals with demonstrable professional, technical, creative or relevant practical experience in their chosen area.
Relevant experience may include:
- Literary practice
- Creative writing
- Publishing
- Editing
- Journalism
- Filmmaking
- Scriptwriting
- Digital publishing
- Media and communication
- Cultural production
- Other related creative-industry activities
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes, including English Language, in not more than two sittings.
Where applicable, candidates must also possess an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
APPLICATION FORM AND FEE
The application form attracts a non-refundable fee of ₦20,000.
Payment is to be made through the University of Abuja integrated portal:
Applicants are advised to follow the instructions on the portal carefully when completing their applications.
ENQUIRIES
For further enquiries, applicants can contact:
08037193276
07014002015
Signed:
Mal Alkasim Musa Umar
Registrar
Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can proceed with their applications for the 2026/2027 academic session and explore the available opportunities in literary studies, creative writing, publishing, media and related creative-industry fields.