BS English
This program is built for the AI era, where language professionals must use AI, writing, communication, literature, research, and digital tools to create meaning and influence audiences. As AI reshapes education, publishing…
Overview
This program is built for the AI era, where language professionals must use AI, writing, communication, literature, research, and digital tools to create meaning and influence audiences. As AI reshapes education, publishing, marketing, media, and global communication, students who master English can write better content, interpret ideas, teach effectively, and communicate across cultures. From the first semester, students learn Applied AI and Prompt Engineering, Content Writing, Visual Content Creation, Digital Marketing, and No-Code Web and Mobile App Development using GitHub Copilot. This means students do not wait until graduation to become useful. After the first semester, they can work on online platforms, write blogs, create social media content, support YouTube scripts, build personal websites, and offer writing services. Every humanities degree also prepares students for an entrepreneurial journey by helping them understand language, people, culture, persuasion, storytelling, and communication. This is not just an English degree. It is a university-supported pathway to become a future-ready writer, communicator, educator, content creator, and digital entrepreneur. Here are the most common questions students ask—you can also speak to me by pressing the mic icon or type in the chat bar. Program Introduction FAQs
Key Features
- Literary and Critical FoundationsEngages students with classical and contemporary literature, literary theory, and critical analysis to build deep textual and cultural insight.
- Advanced Communication & Writing SkillsEnhances creative and academic writing, public expression, and storytelling across diverse formats and media.
- Diverse Career OpportunitiesEquips graduates for roles in teaching, editing, publishing, content creation, and emerging fields like AI-driven content curation.
- AI Integration in Language and LiteratureIncorporates tools for linguistic analysis, digital storytelling, and sentiment tracking using NLP and AI platforms for modern literary exploration.

Courses by Semester
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Semester 1
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Writing & Reading for Impact | General Education |
| Creative Designing with AI Tools | General Education |
| AI Integrated ICT | General Education |
| AI Powered Functional English | General Education |
| AI Embedded Entrepreneurship | General Education |
| Introduction to Literary Studies | Major/Core |
Semester 2
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Optimizing Health & Nutrition with AI | General Education |
| Data Analysis for Informed Decision-Making | General Education |
| Islamic Studies / Ethics and AI Morality | General Education |
| Understanding Human Psychology With AI | General Education |
| Introduction to Linguistics | Major/Core |
| Introduction to Literary Movements | Major/Core |
Semester 3
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Problem Solving with AI | General Education |
| Civic and Community Engagement | General Education |
| Fehm-e-Quran I | General Education |
| Pakistan: Ideology & Constitution | General Education |
| Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | Major/Core |
| Introduction to Textual Analysis | Major/Core |
| Introduction to Morphology | Major/Core |
Semester 4
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Fehm-e-Quran II | General Education |
| Pakistan Studies | General Education |
| British Literary History: Medieval to Romantic | Major/Core |
| British Literary History: Victorian to Postmodern | Major/Core |
| Semantics & Pragmatics | Major/Core |
| Syntax | Major/Core |
| Poetry: 14th to 19th Century | Major/Core |
Semester 5
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Stylistics | Major/Core |
| Classical Drama | Major/Core |
| Sociolinguistics | Major/Core |
| Non-Fiction | Major/Core |
| Creative Writing across Disciplines | Interdisciplinary |
| Intercultural Communication | Interdisciplinary |
Semester 6
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Novel: 18th & 19th Century | Major/Core |
| Discourse Studies | Major/Core |
| Psycholinguistics | Major/Core |
| Second Language Acquisition | Major/Core |
| Literary Theory & Criticism | Major/Core |
| Introduction to Media Studies | Interdisciplinary |
Semester 7
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Research Methods for English Studies | Major/Core |
| Applied Linguistics | Specialization/Elective |
| TESOL: Theory & Practice | Specialization/Elective |
| Corpus Linguistics | Specialization/Elective |
| Language Testing & Assessment | Specialization/Elective |
| Pakistani Literature in English | Specialization/Elective |
Semester 8
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Digital Narratives & Electronic Literature | Specialization/Elective |
| Postcolonial Literature | Specialization/Elective |
| Language & Technology in the Digital Age | Interdisciplinary |
| Internship | Internship/Field Experience |
| Capstone Project | Capstone Project |
Fees & Scholarship
| Tuition / semester | Rs 200,000 |
| Admission and Registration Fee | Rs 30,000 (one-time) |
The Admission and Registration Fee is a one-time charge and becomes payable only after you receive your provisional admission offer. Nothing is payable to submit an application.
Scholarship & Study Loan
- Work-Based Scholarship available
- Study Loan available
Work-Based Scholarship (WBS): work 10 hours/week online for 40% off (payable Rs 120,000/sem) or 5 hours/week for 20% off. Earned by working — not by marks.
Study Loan: an additional 40% study loan brings the payable amount to ~Rs 72,000/semester. Repaid after the student starts earning, in 6 instalments under a signed undertaking.
Admission Requirements
Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure
2.1. Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure
The Bachelor of Studies in English is a four-year undergraduate degree spread over eight regular semesters with 136 credit hours. Its structure includes General Education, compulsory Major/Core English courses, selected Specialization/Elective courses, Interdisciplinary courses, Internship, and a Capstone Project. The degree progresses from foundational reading, writing, linguistics, and literary study to advanced literature, language, research, language technology, internship, and capstone work.
Career Prospects
<p>Our graduates have ample opportunities to get employed in:</p> <ul><li>Educational institutions as teachers, research associates, academic managers.</li><li>Print media as, writers, proof-readers.</li><li>NGOs as interpreters, translators, spokespersons.</li><li>Media houses in different capacities and roles.</li><li>Web content writers.</li></ul>
Blog writing and website content
Proofreading and editing services
YouTube scripts and social captions
Teaching and education-related careers
Publishing and communication roles
Writing-based entrepreneurial ventures
Program Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1:
To prepare graduates with foundational and advanced knowledge in literature, linguistics, and applied language studies for academic and professional success.
PEO 2:
To equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for effective communication and lifelong learning.
PEO 3:
To develop socially responsible individuals who can contribute meaningfully to national and global conversations in language and literature.
PEO 4:
To promote interdisciplinary research and inquiry that addresses contemporary linguistic and literary issues.
PEO 5:
To instill a passion for literature and language that fosters intellectual growth, creativity, and ethical reflection.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1:
Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of literary texts, critical theories, and linguistic principles within global and local contexts.
PLO 2:
Learners will develop the ability to critically analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts from multiple genres and time periods using appropriate theoretical frameworks.
PLO 3:
Graduates will exhibit strong oral and written communication skills tailored to academic, professional, and social contexts.
PLO 4:
Students will apply research methodologies and tools to produce scholarly work that reflects ethical practices and critical engagement.
PLO 5:
Learners will demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness by engaging with diverse perspectives in literature and language studies.
Why Study at USA?
Student Success Stories
The AI tools for linguistic analysis and sentiment analysis helped me land a role as an AI-based content curator at a major digital media company.
Alia Rehman
Through the program's focus on digital storytelling and natural language processing, I became an editor at a leading publishing house, focusing on AI-enhanced content
Qamar Husnain
The advanced writing techniques and AI platforms helped me explore the intersection of literature and technology, leading to a career in content creation for e-learning platforms.
Hassan Ali Shaihd
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is English important in the AI era?
AI can generate text, but humans still need strong language judgment, cultural understanding, interpretation, originality, ethics, and communication strategy to make messages meaningful and useful.
What will I learn from the first semester?
You will learn AI-supported reading and writing, functional English, ICT, visual content creation, entrepreneurship, and the foundations of literary studies.
Can I start building practical work early?
Yes. You can begin building a safe beginner portfolio in blogs, captions, proofreading support, reading summaries, YouTube scripts, personal websites, and communication tasks.
How is this different from a traditional English degree?
This program blends English literature, linguistics, communication, AI-supported writing, digital tools, portfolios, internship, and capstone work so students learn to read, write, analyze, create, and communicate in modern contexts.
What can students start doing after the first semester?
Students can begin building portfolios in content writing, captions, proofreading support, blog writing, presentation writing, YouTube scripts, and simple website content.
Is freelancing possible in English?
Yes. English-related freelancing is possible in writing, editing, proofreading, tutoring support, digital content, and communication tasks, but income is not automatic and depends on skill, quality, effort, and client needs.
What roles can graduates pursue after completing BS English?
Graduates may pursue pathways in teaching, publishing, media, content strategy, editing, copywriting, language services, research support, and further study, subject to relevant requirements.
What makes this program future-ready?
It connects English studies with AI-supported writing, digital communication, media awareness, research methods, language technology, internship, and capstone work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students with HSSC, A-Level, or an IBCC-recognized equivalent qualification involving 12 years of education may apply, subject to the minimum marks requirement and University admission rules.
Can students from any subject background apply?
Yes. English is open to students from any subject group, subject to University policy, eligibility verification, and seat availability.
Is an entry test or interview required?
No entry test or interview is mentioned for this program unless the University separately approves or notifies one for admission processing.
Can awaiting-result students apply?
Yes. Awaiting-result students may apply provisionally. Final admission is confirmed after submission of result, eligibility verification, fee payment, and completion of University requirements.
Is equivalence required for O/A Level or foreign qualifications?
Yes. O/A Level, foreign board, or foreign qualification applicants must submit equivalence through the relevant authority according to University admission rules.
Can AD English students enter BS English?
AD English graduates may apply for entry into BS English Semester V subject to minimum 2.00 CGPA, seat availability, roadmap compatibility, departmental approval, and deficiency courses up to the approved limit where required.
What is the total duration of BS English?
The normal duration is four years spread over eight regular semesters.
How many credit hours are required?
The roadmap includes 136 credit hours according to the uploaded program roadmap.
What kinds of courses will students study?
Students study General Education, English Literature, Linguistics, Research Methods, Interdisciplinary courses, selected electives, Internship, and Capstone Project.
Does BS English include practical work?
Yes. It includes portfolio-building, presentations, digital tasks, research work, internship, and a capstone project.
What is the semester fee for BS English?
The current program semester fee is PKR 100,000 per semester for Humanities and Social Sciences undergraduate programs, subject to official admission system confirmation and University policy.
How much merit scholarship can I get?
For this program, the merit scholarship slabs are: 90% and above marks: 40% scholarship; 80% to 89% marks: 35% scholarship; 70% to 79% marks: 30% scholarship; and 60% to 69% marks: 20% scholarship. Scholarship is subject to verification, approval, seat availability, continuation requirements, discipline, attendance, and maintaining the required CGPA.
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