BS ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
The English program, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to propagate freedom of inquiry and creativity through scholarship and learning of highest calibre among leaders of the future. DSU’s BS English is one of the best English Programs par excellence, which aims at honing critical, analytical and rational faculties of students; exposing them to a wide variety of globally competitive and intellectually stimulating courses. The methodical approach to teaching is eclectic; offering courses in classical, modern, postmodern and contemporary literature. The carefully chalked out scheme of study equally accentuates linguistics; introducing new streams in terms of rhetoric and critical discourse. BS English program ensures that students are well-grounded in the research milieu. The department aims at producing high employability graduates to meet the challenges of international job market. Workshops, seminars and training sessions are a regular feature of the English Program to keep the students abreast of the latest developments in English Studies.
INTRODUCTION
The English program, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to propagate freedom of inquiry and creativity through scholarship and learning of highest calibre among leaders of the future. DSU’s BS English is one of the best English Programs par excellence, which aims at honing critical, analytical and rational faculties of students; exposing them to a wide variety of globally competitive and intellectually stimulating courses. The methodical approach to teaching is eclectic; offering courses in classical, modern, postmodern and contemporary literature. The carefully chalked out scheme of study equally accentuates linguistics; introducing new streams in terms of rhetoric and critical discourse. BS English program ensures that students are well-grounded in the research milieu. The department aims at producing high employability graduates to meet the challenges of international job market. Workshops, seminars and training sessions are a regular feature of the English Program to keep the students abreast of the latest developments in English Studies.
FACULTY
The English Programme at DHA Suffa University has seasoned scholars and renowned faculty members on board. Their vast teaching experience and research acumen coupled with literary finesse is pivotal to the intellectual growth of the students.
CAREERS OPPURTUNITIES
BS English leads a host of career opportunities in the following fields:
Teaching, Publication, Content Writing, Creative Writing, Civil Services, Advertising, Marketing, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Translations, Foreign Services, Speech Therapy, Forensic linguistics.
Eligibility Criteria for (BS English)
- Pass Intermediate or an equivalent examination Or
- A-Level with minimum 3 passes in principal subjects
- Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
Required Documents
Applicants are required to bring a set of copied documents for application processing:
- Matriculation / O-Level / Equivalent Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
- Intermediate / Equivalent / A-Level Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
- Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
- College Provisional Certificate
- A copy of CNIC and B-Form
- 3 passport-sized photographs with white background
- Admit Card / Statement of Entry is required, if awaiting result
OPTIONAL:
Valid test scores of NTS (current year) or SAT I (within two years) if appeared. Applicants Submitting NTS or SAT I test scores shall be exempted from taking DSU’s entrance test. However, candidates who do not have good enough NTS or SAT I scores will be advised to appear in the DSU Admissions Test for better chances of securing admission.
| Semester 01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | EN-1001 | Introduction to English Literature | 3 |
| 2 | EN-1101 | Introduction to English Language | 3 |
| 3 | HU-1045 | Functional English | 3 |
| 4 | HU-1204 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 3 |
| 5 | HU-1401 | Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Semester 02 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | BS-1304 | Basic Mathematics | 3 |
| 2 | EN-1102 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| 3 | EN-1002 | Literary Forms and Movements | 3 |
| 4 | EN-2103 | Introduction to Morphology and Semantics | 3 |
| 5 | HU-1404 | Computer Skills for Social Sciences Research | 3 |
| 6 | HU-2101 | Pakistan Studies | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 03 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | BS-1404 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| 2 | EN-2104 | Grammar and Syntax | 3 |
| 3 | EN-2105 | Semiotics | 3 |
| 4 | HU-2004 | Industrial Revolution | 3 |
| 5 | HU-2010 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| 6 | EN-2006 | Classical Poetry | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 04 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | BS-1503 | Environmental Sciences | 3 |
| 2 | EN-2007 | Rise of the Novel (18th to 19th Century) | 3 |
| 3 | EN-3008 | Popular Fiction | 3 |
| 4 | HU-2003 | Business Studies and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| 5 | HU-2405 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Semester 05 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | EN-3009 | Romantic and Victorian Poetry | 3 |
| 2 | EN-3010 | Foundations of Literary Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| 3 | EN-3012 | Modern Drama | 3 |
| 4 | EN-3013 | Modern Novel | 3 |
| 5 | EN-3105 | Psycho & Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| 6 | HU-3004 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 06 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | EN-3014 | Writing Nonfiction | 3 |
| 2 | EN-3107 | Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language | 3 |
| 3 | EN-4110 | Introduction to Stylistics | 3 |
| 4 | HU-3001 | Gender Studies | 3 |
| 5 | HU-3003 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 6 | PS-1101 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 07 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | EN-4015 | Literary Theory and Practice | 3 |
| 2 | EN-4018 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 |
| 3 | EN-4112 | Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics | 3 |
| 4 | EN-4XXX | Elective – II | 3 |
| 5 | EN-4XXX | Elective – I | 3 |
| 6 | HU-4001 | History of Ideas | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester 08 | |||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | EN-4XXX | Elective – IV | 3 |
| 2 | EN-4XXX | Elective – III | 3 |
| 3 | HU-2501 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| 4 | HU-4401 | Internship | 3 |
| 5 | HU-4402 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| PROGRAM | ONE TIME CHARGES (ONLY IN 1ST SEMESTER FEES) | PER SEMESTER | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMISSION FEE | CAUTION MONEY (REFUNDABLE) | IT CHARGES | MISC. CHARGES | Examination Charges (Per Course) | LAB CHARGES (PER CREDIT HOUR) |
TUITION FEE (PER CREDIT HOUR) |
|
| BS (English) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,500 | 6,850 | 1,000 | – | 4,810 |
| PROGRAMS | 1ST SEMESTER FEE AMOUNT | SEMESTER FEE (WITHOUT ADM & C/ MONEY) | CREDIT HOURS 1ST SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS (English) | 114,500 | 89,500 | 15 + 0 |
| Semester | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Cr. Hr. | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
| Lab Cr. Hr. | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
The BS English program and Society successfully conducted a workshop on Digital Communications and Writing on 26th May 2025 at ELT.
Led by Dr. Amir Hamza, an assistant professor from IBA with a PhD in Journalism, the workshop gave insights into the complex world of social media and its algorithm alongside providing tricks to help create meaningful and engaging content.
It was an enlightening workshop on the intricacies of the digital world and students found it satisfying.
