School of English
Literature and Linguistics, where close reading, critical thinking and clear writing are taught as skills that travel into every profession.
Degree programs
BS credit hours
MPhil credit hours
MPhil specialized electives
Language, Literature and Critical Thinking
BS English Program is a 04-year degree program with 136 credit hours, which has been specifically designed to cover core areas in English language, literature, and linguistics. It encourages learners to read and analyse critically a wide range of texts. The program will further orient them to various traditions of writing/speaking in English. Special emphasis is given to enhancing proficiency in oral and written English which subsequently ensures employability in various fields. Being highly interdisciplinary in nature, the program enables students to connect their knowledge of English language, literature, and linguistics with several areas of social sciences such as philosophy, psychology, globalization, sociology, etc. This program paves way for the students to trace and recognize current trends for conducting small-scale research in an area of interest.
BS English program offers students individualised access to excellent teaching on British, American and World Literatures with a view to train students in methods of contextual reading, critical thinking, and writing. One of the core objectives of the program is to engage students with ongoing debates about decolonising knowledge and sensitising them to pertinent contemporary concerns such as racial politics, migration, identity politics, displacement, gender, and climate change. The program uses literary discourse to encourage sustained engagement with issues of power, positionality, ethics, and agency in local and transnational contexts. The courses draw upon a broad range of methodologies and theoretical approaches, such as historiography, postcolonialism, feminism, Marxism, post-structuralism, ecocriticism and affect theory to mention just a few.
The BS English program offers students a comprehensive study of language, with Linguistics providing a strong foundation for understanding how language is structured, acquired, used, and transformed. Students explore key areas including phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and applied linguistics.
Vision
To achieve academic excellence in the fields of English Literature and Linguistics based on international standards with a sense of market dynamism and corporate social responsibility.
Mission
To develop academically, improve cross cultural understanding through national and international collaboration that encourage problem solving abilities across disciplines by highlighting academic excellence, to produce highly analytical thinkers for the variety of careers.
Dr. Mohammad BilalPrincipal / Associate Professor, School of English (Literature & Linguistics)Ph.D Literature
Opening doors to perspectives, cultures and ideas
Welcome to the School of English. It is a privilege to introduce a School that is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual growth, and the holistic development of its students. Our aim is to provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where language, literature, and critical thinking are explored with depth and creativity.
The study of English opens doors to a wide range of perspectives, cultures, and ideas. In today's globalized world, strong communication skills and the ability to think analytically are essential. Our programs are carefully designed to equip students with these competencies, enabling them to meet the challenges of both academic and professional life with confidence.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate study in English
Select a program to view its overview, credit-hour structure, published scheme of studies and admission criteria.
BS English (Language & Literature)
Program Structure
The BS-English program is spread over 8 semesters in 4 years with 136 credit hours. The minimum duration of the program is 4 years / 8 semesters. The maximum duration of the program is 6 years.
Program Education Objectives (PEOs)
- 01Graduates will demonstrate strong knowledge of literature and linguistics aligned with international academic standards and disciplinary foundations.
- 02Graduates will develop advanced interpretive, analytical, and communication skills for academic, professional, and research purposes.
- 03Graduates will apply interdisciplinary approaches and emerging technologies to analyze language, texts, and discourse across diverse contexts.
- 04Graduates will demonstrate cultural awareness and understand the role of language and literature in shaping identities, societies, and worldviews in local and global settings.
- 05Graduates will become analytical thinkers prepared for diverse careers while contributing ethically to society and responding to contemporary market and social needs.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Graduating Attributes
- 01Applied Knowledge: Students will be able to apply advanced knowledge and specialized learning of respective profession and/or sciences fundamentals to solve the complex problems in the given field of expertise.
- 02Problem Analysis: Students will be able to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex problems reaching substantiated conclusions using the fundamental and applied knowledge of the principles and practices in the respective area of expertise associated with the given discipline.
- 03Investigation: Students will be able to investigate complex problems in a methodical way including literature review, design and conduct of experiments or surveys, analysis and interpretation of acquired data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
- 04Modern Tool Usage: Students will be able to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern AI and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
Credit hours
Duration
Admission Criteria
- 12 years of education with 45% marks as per HEC criteria.
- Associate Degree Program available as per HEC Criteria.
Entry Requirement
- 12 years of education, HSSC education F.A./F.Sc./I.Com./I.C.S./A Level or an equivalent qualification with minimum 2nd division.
BS English (Language & Literature)
- 1stRs 69,462
- 2ndRs 65,603
- 3rdRs 69,462
- 4thRs 65,603
- 5thRs 69,462
- 6thRs 57,885
- 7thRs 69,462
- 8thRs 57,885
The total includes the admission fee. Degree Fee and Convocation Fee are charged in addition.
Scheme of Studies
- ENG-111Introduction to Literary StudiesLiterature3 (3-0)
- ENG-112Introduction to LinguisticsLinguistics3 (3-0)
- GEN-111Quantitative Reasoning-IGeneral Education3 (3-0)
- GEN-112Functional EnglishGeneral Education3 (3-0)
- GEN-113Applications of Information & Communication TechnologiesGeneral Education3 (2-1)
- GEN-114/115Islamic Studies (Religious Edu / Ethics for Non-Muslim Students)General Education2 (2-0)
- GEN-215Fehm-e-Quran-I / Understanding of Holy Quran-IGeneral Education1 (1-0)
List of Electives: BS English
English Linguistics
English Literature
School rules & regulations
All students of the School of English are expected to follow the published academic and classroom regulations below.
Attendance: 75% class attendance is mandatory to appear in exams.
Assignments, tasks and projects have to be done in time and when assigned; students will have three days to discuss, otherwise no excuse will be accepted.
Group activities will be done according to the groups assigned by instructor and not otherwise.
During lectures or sessions, video and audio recording from personal mobile phones or cameras will not be allowed. Only official equipment can be used for this purpose with permission.
Violation of any rule will be punishable.
The School has the right to offer the specialization/s as per available resources and number of students.
Faculty Members
13 faculty members teaching across literature and linguistics in the School of English.
Dr. Mohammad BilalPrincipal / Associate Professor
Dr. Sahibzada AurangzebProfessor
Dr. Rizwana IqbalAssistant Professor
Dr. Noor JahanAssistant Professor
Mr. Shahzeb KhattakLecturer / HoP
Ms. Wajeeha UsmanLecturer / HoP
Mr. Imran KhanLecturer
Sumera AhmadLecturer
Ms. Mussarat JabeenLecturer
Ms. Samina BatoolLecturer
Mr. Khizar AliLecturer
Yasir Daud KhanLecturer
Mr. Muhammad ZahoorLecturer