It is really important to choose the course of study the subject as per the interest of a student/ individual without any internal pressure or force.  Also studying accordingly with the interest of self and developing self through the course with new pieces of knowledge will help to improve in the area of your chosen course as well as a career path. Courses in Arts provides a competitive role in today's labor market, as well as individuals, gets much exposure through the art and art-related courses which will keep on the increase. Nigerian Universities provide various courses for art students who wish to study in Nigeria and also opens up a wide range of job opportunities for them. Some of the top courses for art students to pursue in Nigerian Universities are mentioned below with an overview of the course.

1.English Language –

As English is a widely spoken language across the globe and a lot of students choose to study the English language as a course that helps to go deep into the root of the language. The English language is the best and popular course to choose among Nigerian universities for those who are much interested in languages and arts. Career options are also widely opened for graduates of English languages namely journalist, reporter, writer, blogger, editor, and much more. There are 79 plus universities in total that offer the English language with various options in Nigerian Universities. Some of them are Bayero University, Elizade University, Fountain University, National Open University of Nigeria, and much more.

2.Theatre Arts –

Theatre arts explore in the areas of theatre activities, offstage and onstage acting, creating and individual innovative interests in performing, drama which are highly practical which should be performed in front of an audience. Theatre Arts opens up many career paths for the graduates likely in acting, scriptwriting, media presenting, directing, and much more. Ekiti State University, Anambra State University, Bowen University, Imo State University are some of the Nigerian Universities which provide Theatre Arts.

3.Mass Communication –

Mass communication exchanges information through mass media to a large number of audiences or society through the mediums such as television, radio, social media, print media, and more. Graduates in Mass Communication can pursue career paths in media management, journalism, broadcasting, and more. There are more than 15 Nigerian Universities that offer the course Mass Communication. Covenant University Ota, University of Maiduguri, Plateau State University Bokkos, National Open University of Nigeria are some of them.

4.Music –

Course in Music helps the students to get trained with various skills and techniques of music. Which also deals with the history of music, composing, singing, classes for sharpening the vocal skills and technical skills. Graduates from the Music course can choose career options as musician, lyricist, music therapist, record and music production, and much more. There are 14 plus universities in Nigeria which offers the course in Music. Some of them are Bowen University, Godfrey Okoye University, University of Uyo, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

5.Criminology and Security Studies –

Criminology and Security Studies help the students to channelize the social problems of crimes, insecurity, involves with human behavior and preventing those. Psychology also places a vast role in studying this course. Criminology and Security Studies offers a wide range of career options like in Police, DSSS, Civil defense, loss prevention specialist, corrections officer, probation and community officer, and more. Some of the Nigerian Universities which offer the course Criminology and Security Studies are Bayero University, University of Ilorin, POLAC - Nigerian Police Academy, University of JOS.

There are up a lot of courses provide by Nigerian Universities for Arts Students to pursue which is quite competitive and will ensure a proper and valuable career path. This will also help the art students to improve their way of learning and unlearning throughout their course and career path.