BS English

The 4-year BS programme allows students the freedom to choose and study a wide range of subjects, both within their major and minor as well as general education courses to follow their diverse interests. While selecting a major provides them with a strong foundation in one concentrated area of study, the option to choose a minor from related disciplines can help them widen both their knowledge base and skill sets to follow a range of career options in their desired field.

The BS programme aims to develop graduates with critical thinking and other 21st-century skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication, as well as problem-solving skills rated highly by employers. This will provide them with the cutting-edge skill set required to fulfil the changing requirements of the workforce in this fast-changing technological world.

Vision

To provide quality education in language and literature studies to help students understand and appreciate cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity.

Mission

Our mission is to offer a versatile and comprehensive BS English programme that cultivates a broad-based understanding of Linguistics and Literature and enables students to embrace and appreciate diversity alongside other 21st-century learning skills.

Nature/Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Course requirements and structure

Courses from the HEC-approved curriculum for BS English will be used along with approved courses offered by the College of Media Sciences for the BS in English and Media Studies programme with relevant changes and additional General and Elective Courses as approved by the Ziauddin University Academic Council.

Please note:

The Foundation courses are mandatory for all students.
Depending upon the results of the entrance test, the students will need to study up to two non-credit courses in years 1 and 2 to improve their English language skills. It will be mandatory for students to pass these courses.

Learning and Teaching

Our teaching, based on principles of holistic education, promotes student-centred learning and active participation through collaborative discussion.

Assessment

Assessment will be done through classroom-based tasks (40%) and mid-term/final exam (60%).

Attendance

Attendance in classes is mandatory. You will need a minimum of 80% attendance in a course to sit for the final exam.

Intermediate/A Levels (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45% (or equivalent) marks in the last exam.

Year 1
Semester 1	Semester 2
Functional English	Academic Reading & Writing
Islamic Studies	Pakistan Studies
Moral Ethics	Pakistan Studies
ICT in Digital Literacy	Introduction to Literature II
Introduction to Literature I	Language, Culture & Society
Introduction to Linguistics	World History
Gender in Everyday Life	Perspective of Identity in Contemporary World
Year 2
Semester 3	Semester 4
History of English Literature I	History of English Literature II
Learning & the Learner	Phonetics & Phonology
Technical & Business Writing	Content Development
Introduction to Development & Social Change	Concepts & Contemporary Debates in Humanities & Social Sciences
Human Rights & Citizenship	Introduction to Psychology
Quantitative Reasoning I	Quantitative Reasoning II
Year 3
Semester 5	Semester 6
World Literature in Translation	Poetry II
Poetry I	Fiction II
Fiction I	Critical Approaches to Literature
17th & 18th Century Prose	Literary Movements
16th-20th Century Drama	Pakistani Anglophone Literature
Literature & Society	Dystopian Literature
Year 4
Semester 7	Semester 8
Literary Theory & Criticism I	20th Century American Literature
Introduction to 19th & 20th Century Poetry	Literary Theory & Criticism II
19th Century American Literature	Postcolonial Literary Studies
Research Methodology for Literature	Feminist Literature
Shakespeare- The Play’s the Thing	Dissertation Or Literary Pedagogy & Practicum
Modern & Contemporary Fiction

Course Details

Sr.	Categories		No. of Courses	Credit Hours
1.	Compulsory Requirement (No Choice)		09	25
2.	General Courses		08	24
3.	Foundation Courses (minimum 4 each from English and Media Sciences)		8	24
4.	Major Courses including Research Project		13	39
5.	Electives within the Major (2 each from English and Media Sciences)		06	18
	TOTAL		44	130
Total numbers of Credit Hours		130
Duration		4 Years
Semester duration		16-18 weeks
Course Load per Semester		15-18 Cr Hrs.
Number of courses per semester		5-6

Our graduates will be lifelong learners and able to join the workforce in diverse professions and enterprises in the corporate sector, public sector or social sector. Generally preferred fields are business, bureaucracy, journalism, film and social media, copywriting, public relations, and teaching and research.

Graduates will develop advanced skills in critical thinking, literary analysis, and effective communication. They will gain proficiency in academic and creative writing, rhetoric, and research methodologies. The programme enhances understanding of linguistics, world literature, and cultural studies, fostering appreciation for diverse perspectives. Students will learn to construct well-reasoned arguments, interpret texts critically, and apply theoretical frameworks. The curriculum also emphasises adaptability, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning, preparing graduates for careers in education, publishing, media, and research. By the end of the programme, students will be equipped to engage with language and literature in meaningful, professional, and academic contexts.

1st Semester (BS English)
Description	Frequency	Fee/Cr. Hr	# of Cr. Hr	Total Fee
Admission Fee	One-Time	5,000		5,000
Security Deposit (Refundable)	One-Time	5,000		5,000
Tuition Fee	Per Semester / Per Credit Hour	15,000	6	90,000
Examination Fee	Per Semester / Per Credit Hour	2,000	6	12,000
Student Activity Fund	Every Year	10,000		10,000
Total Fees				122,000

Disclaimer: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian. The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body. Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. A 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

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