Introduction

The Bachelor of Studies in English is a specialized eight-semester degree program, equivalent to sixteen years of education. This degree offers graduates a promising career and a variety of employment opportunities across many sectors of the economy. The BS (English) program provides a comprehensive understanding of the English language, literature, and linguistics, preparing graduates for diverse roles in education, research, media, publishing, editorial work, and other fields.

This program is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, interpretative ability, and advanced proficiency in English. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of literature, culture, society and language. They also gain expertise in communication, research, and writing, enabling them to effectively convey ideas and information. They are required by a number of courses to view a thing from a wide variety of lenses and perspectives, in turn transforming them into individuals who can view the challenges of society and the individual from multiple dimensions.

The curriculum includes a blend of classical and contemporary literature, fostering an appreciation for the richness of the English language and its global significance. Graduates of the BS (English) program are well-equipped to pursue advanced studies or enter professional careers that require strong analytical and communication skills.

Scope and Career Paths

The BS in English Studies program covers a wide array of scholarship and literature from British Literature to World Literature, from writers of Anglo-Saxon origin to Contemporary Anglophone Literatures, from the Structures of Language to Communicative Ability, from theories in Linguistics to Modern Applications of Language Studies, and from Aesthetics to Cultural Studies.

Graduates pursue careers in:

1. Academia: Graduates become scholars, educators and researchers in universities, colleges and schools or ESL/EFL teachers. They may capitalize on the innumerable language teaching opportunities available across industries and institutions. Graduates may also be self-employed language instructors both online and on other platforms.
2. Civil and Provincial Services: Graduates join civil and public services through competitive exams.
3. Publishing Industry: A graduate of BS English can become a writer, an editor, a literary/art critic, proofreader, copywriter, freelancer, or take on content development roles.
4. Translation and Interpretation: They work as translators or interpreters for multiple industries/organizations/governments or self-employ/freelance as translators/interpreters.
5. Government and Non-government Organizations: Having gained expertise in English, they work as language policy and planning experts. Moreover, they are employed in government and non-government funded projects in the social sector aimed at social change in diversity, gender equality and climate action etc.
6. Journalism: Having polished their language skills and developing expertise in social criticism, graduates of the BS English program pursue careers in journalistic writing.
7. Law: Having studied linguistics, graduates can become forensic experts solving forensic linguistic puzzles and refining the proposed and existing legal language.
   Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science: They formulate programs that help computers recognize, process, and generate spoken and written human language. Moreover, they can also become prompt engineers, etc.
8. Medicine and Therapy: Graduates become speech and language therapists.

The program’s comprehensive approach ensures that students are well-prepared to contribute to cultural, social, and technological advancements through their expertise in English Studies.

Eligibility for Admission

FA/FSc or Equivalent qualifications with at least second division, securing 45% marks. Qualifying the Institute’s admission test and interview is compulsory. A candidate scoring less than 40% marks in the test and interview will stand disqualified for admission. The merit of a candidate shall be measured by a 50 % weight age to the marks obtained in HSSC or equivalent, 40 % to the marks obtained in the written test, and 10% to the marks obtained in the interview. A candidate shall be given a special credit of thirty marks for admission if he/she has studied English Elective at intermediate level. The Hafiz Quran shall be given a special credit of 20 marks. The credit marks shall be added to the marks obtained at HSSC or equivalent, subject to fulfilment of basic eligibility criteria of 45% marks.

Degree Requirements

The BS English (Literature and Linguistics) program is of a 4 year duration, spread over 8 regular semesters, and consists of 130-136 credit hours of studies. The normal duration for completion of BS English (Literature and Linguistics) Degree is 8 semesters over a period of 4 years. The maximum duration for obtaining BS English (Literature and Linguistics) degree shall be 7 years.

Semester Wise Breakup of Courses