BS in Liberal Arts & Social Sciences slass - BNU

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BS in Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

The program offers dynamic Minors in Media Studies and Theatre, Film and TV, alongside Specializations in History and Literature. It provides students with interdisciplinary exposure, critical thinking skills, and a strong foundation in the liberal arts, preparing them for diverse academic and professional paths.

Career Paths:

Academia, Research, Development Sector, Media, Freelance Writing, Civil Services, Journalism, Publishing, Public Relations, Social Services, Public Policy, Legal Services, Political and Cultural Analysis

Duration:
  • F.A/FSc or equivalent with 55% marks, eight pass subjects of O level and three pass subjects of A level, HSD and IB equivalent.
  • Admission decisions will be based on academic records, performance in the admission test, and the interview conducted by the respective department.

In case of Inter result awaited additional documents required:

After confirming your eligibility, you must choose a department from within MDSVAD. Regardless of your choice of department, all successful applicants are admitted to the Foundation Studies programme. The Foundation Studies programme provides each student the opportunity to investigate the possibilities offered by all degree programmes at SVAD. You must indicate the programme of your preference on the application form, which will be your major for the duration of your degree. In special cases, you may be able to apply for another programme at the end of the Foundation Year. The faculty, who are not obligated to entertain a change of department application, on rare occasions may approve requests at their discretion.

Application Form

You can find the online application form at BNU's online portal: www.bnu.edu.pk www.bnu.edu.pk

You must complete the application form online, following all the instructions. Once you submit it, you will receive a confirmation. You must then submit all required documents (mentioned in the application form) to the Admissions Office on campus. When the Office receives your documents, they will hand over instructions for the Entrance Test to you.

Entrance Test

The admission test for the School of Visual Arts and Design is an online, open-book test that can be completed from home. Students will be given 24 hours to complete all the tasks. Candidates will be tested for reading comprehension, visual comprehension, general knowledge, research etc. Further details about the test will be provided to you upon application submission.

Interview

After the Test, you will be interviewed by a panel of SVAD faculty members. The interviews will be conducted online on Zoom, for which candidates are encouraged to be familiar with.

At SVAD, we look for motivated, observant, curious individuals, with visual intelligence and an interest in reading. The Entrance Test and interview act as a catalyst for us to assess your strengths and aptitude. We will evaluate your potential for development in the programmes that SVAD offers, as well as your research into your desired area of study. The interview is also your chance to ask us questions about SVAD. A portfolio is encouraged, and will help us recognize your passion and commitment.

BNU is a non-profit educational institution and our tuition fee covers the cost of the extraordinary opportunity that a BNU education provides within and beyond the classroom.


Per Semester Fee Structure far FY 2024-2025

BNU
Graduate & Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate Programs Master of Art and Design Studies School of Education Graduate Programs
All schools except art and Design (MDSVAD) and Architecture MDSVAD and RHSA MDSVAD SE
Tuitions Fee (PKR) 254,000 354,500 447,000 127,000


Additional Charges

One-time Admission Fee: Rs. 25,000

One-time Security Deposit (Refundable): Rs. 35,000

One-time Deposit for Hostel (Refundable): Rs. 25,000

Medical Insurance (per semester): Rs. 2,000

Hostel Charge (per semester): Rs. 114,000



Additional Charges for Hostel (per semester)

Following appliances are not provided in rooms by BNU but can be installed by a staudent at their own expense:

Room Refrigerator: Rs. 10,200

Room Electric Heater: Rs. 18,000

Air Conditioner: Rs. 54,000


Fee Policy & Details

Below is BNU's Fee Policy that contains the terms and conditions and arrangements for paying fees, refunds and administrative charges. All prospective students are advised to read and understand this policy before accepting a place at the University.

Note: Students are advised to pay their dues as per the schedule announced by their respective school/department. If the student fails to pay the fee on time, his/her name may be struck off the rolls of the university.

Fee Policy & Details

Note: Fee is subject to change every year with the approval of the Board of Governors.

Note:
  • Pay application processing fee via bank deposit through your processing fee challan (Rs. 4000 for all degree programs) at any branch of UBL bank. This fee is non-refundable.
  • Alternatively, you can pay the application fee online through the Blinq app.
  • For queries regarding transport fee and bus routes, you may contact transporter Mr. Akram (0321-8487828).

Step into a future brimming with promise and potential with the BNU Scholarships 2024. We believe in empowering the dreams of bright minds, offering new avenues of opportunity to prospective students. With a legacy spanning two decades, we've illuminated the paths of countless individuals with over 1.1 Billion Rupees in scholarships. At BNU, we're not just investing in education; we're investing in the architects of tomorrow, nurturing talent, and fostering innovation. Join us in shaping a world where aspirations know no bounds, where every dreamer has the chance to soar. Apply now and let your journey to greatness begin.

VC Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

- 3A* (all three complete subjects in A-level) or 90% or above in Intermediate or an equivalent with a personal statement - To retain the scholarship, the applicant must maintain a minimum qualifying CGPA prescribed by the relevant department

Percentage Coverage

100% Scholarship

Submission Date (Early Round)

Friday, September 6, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Submission Date (Regular Round)

Friday, September 6, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Dean’s Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

35% weightage to Matric/O level, 35% to Intermediate/A level, 30% BNU Admissions Test/Interview and portfolio.

To be eligible for the scholarship, aggregate score of the aforementioned criteria should be more than 80%.

BNU will offer need/merit based scholarships to students who meet the set criteria of BNU selection process, ensuring they also maintain minimum qualifying CGPA to retain the scholarship.

Demonstrating need is a prerequisite to qualify for this scholarship.

Eligibility criteria will be assessed for determination.

Merit for the scholarship will be decided by the BNU scholarship committee.

Percentage Coverage

100% Scholarship

Submission Date (Early Round)

Friday, June 28, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)

Monday, July 22, 2024

Submission Date (Regular Round)

Friday, August 16, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)

Monday, September 02, 2024

Merit Based Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants with 90% or above marks in their FA/FSc examination; or 3As in A level or equivalent will be eligible for 75% merit scholarship.

Applicants with 80% or above marks in their FA/FSc examination; or 2As in A level or equivalent will be eligible for 50% merit scholarship.

Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.

Percentage Coverage

Up to 75% Scholarship

Need Based Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is for students who belong to a low-income family.

Scholarships equal to 25%-50% of tuition fee may be granted upon verification of financial hardship on the recommendation of Scholarship Committee.

This scholarship will automatically renew each semester if the candidate maintains 2.65 CGPA.

Percentage Coverage

Up to 50% Scholarship

Submission Date (Early Round)

Friday, June 28, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)

Monday, July 22, 2024

Submission Date (Regular Round)

Friday, August 16, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)

Monday, September 02, 2024

Sports Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Students who have won single medals (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at national or provincial levels are eligible for consideration.

Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.

Must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5.

Percentage Coverage

50% scholarship to 2 male & 2 female applicants

Submission Date (Early Round)

Friday, June 28, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)

Monday, July 22, 2024

Submission Date (Regular Round)

Friday, August 16, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)

Monday, September 02, 2024

Transgender Inclusion Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Valid CNIC with marked X category.

50% scholarship will be awarded to two selected applicants.

Out of station students will receive a hostel stipend equivalent to the BNU hostel fee.

Applicants applying for this scholarship should meet the BNU eligibility criteria.

Percentage Coverage

50% Scholarship

Submission Date (Early Round)

Friday, June 28, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)

Monday, July 22, 2024

Submission Date (Regular Round)

Friday, August 16, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)

Monday, September 02, 2024

BNU Institutional Support

Eligibility Criteria

Students attending public sector, non-profit, and trust schools are eligible to apply.

Applicants from the aforementioned schools are encouraged to apply and complete the BNU admission process.

75% or above percentage in Secondary School (Matric/O level or equivalent) and in Higher Secondary School (Intermediate/ A level or equivalent).

To retain this scholarship throughout their undergraduate degree, applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.

Percentage Coverage

25% Scholarship

Submission Date (Early Round)

Friday, June 28, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)

Monday, July 22, 2024

Submission Date (Regular Round)

Friday, August 16, 2024

Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)

Monday, September 02, 2024

NEST Scholarships for Arts & Culture

BNU is pleased to announce the National Endowment Scholarship for Talent in Arts & Culture for enrolled students under a welcome initiative by the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training. The scholarship was inaugurated by the former Federal Minister of Federal Education & Professional Training, Mr. Shafqat Mahmood, on January 16, 2020, in Islamabad. Also present at the occasion was the former Vice Chancellor, Mr. Shahid Hafiz Kardar.

Under the NEST scholarship program, 100% tuition fee-waiver (including hostel fees, wherever applicable) on the understanding that 50% will be contributed by BNU in accordance with its present criteria for determining eligibility for a need based scholarship.

The scholarship is competitive and only selected slots under the program are available to full-time registered students of the undergraduate programs at Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts & Design, Department of Theater, Film and TV of the School of Media & Mass Communication, and Department of Liberal Arts at Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

The NEST Eligibility Criteria for the students is as follows:

  • The applicant must be a Pakistani National.
  • Students must secure admission in the approved discipline at the participating institution as per admission policy of the institution and be enrolled in Undergraduate (4 or 5 Years) program.
  • The eligibility of a candidate is linked to neediness of the candidate as determined by the financial background of his/her family (in accordance with the due diligence processes of BNU already shared with and endorsed by NEST).
  • Not availing any other educational scholarship during the current academic year.
Download NEST Scholarship Form Checklist of Required Documents

For more information contact:

Ms. Somia maqsood

Assistant Registrar

Email: somia.maqsood@bnu.edu.pk

Phone: 042-38100156, Ext: 301

All completed applications must be submitted to the Registrar's Office at BNU by the deadline set by the Registrar's Office

Madanjeet Singh Art Scholarships

The South Asia Foundation awards the Madanjeet Singh Art Scholarships to talented students from South Asia. Sixteen students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are fully funded and are part of the BNU family.

Rahimeen Ahmad Scholarship Fund

Rahimeen Ahmad Scholarship Fund (RASF) was established in 2022 in loving memory of BNU alumni and Fulbright scholar, Rahimeen Ahmad.
The fund aims to provide a 100% scholarship for at least 1 female student for a four year undergraduate degree at BNU, on an ongoing basis.
Rahimeen (May God grant her the highest levels of Paradise) was a brilliant, empathic dreamer with many plans to give back to Pakistan. In particular, she believed education to be a key vehicle for both personal growth and social progress.
In this spirit she continuously sought opportunities to learn, both, inside and outside the classroom. She strove for knowledge not just for herself but also to enrich others. Rahimeen’s family and friends hope this scholarship will continue Rahimeen’s light, pass on her torch and fulfill her dreams of helping others actualize their potential through the gift of education.

Notes:

  • For applying for scholarships, students can collect the scholarship form from the Registrar Office.
  • No student will be provided a scholarship if he/she does not complete full workload for a semester as prescribed by the School/Institute for the postgraduate, graduate and for undergraduate degree program.
  • Since scholarships offered at BNU are subject to funding and availability, the University reserves the right to amend its scholarship policy without prior notification.
  • The University reserves the right to withdraw, terminate or suspend any scholarship on disciplinary grounds or in case of academic failure.
  • Scholars will be required to assist the University with its marketing and publicity activities as appropriate.

Important Downloads:

Click here to check Scholarship Policy of BNU MA AE Scholarship Structure Need-Based Scholarship Form

Friends of BNU

BNU is grateful for the support from benefactors and donors, and the following Friends of BNU for providing scholarships for our students:

  • M/s Karvan Publishers
  • M/s Aliel Jewellers
  • Madanjeet Singh Trust and South Asia Foundation
  • M/s Sang-e-Meel Publishers
  • Zavia Trust, London
  • Zohra and ZZ Ahmed Foundation
  • Mausammary Lawn
  • Mrs Nighat Ali, LGS
  • Maqbool Academy
  • Packages Ltd
  • Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri
  • Mr. Nooruddin Zahid
  • Mrs Salima Hashmi
  • Mr. Omar Qaiser – New York
  • Prof. Dr. Masoom A. Haider - Toronto
  • Prof. Dr. Mansoor A. Haider - Raleigh-Durham
  • Prof. Dr. Ziauddin Sardar -London
  • Dr. Mazahir Najfi, FRCS - Hamilton
  • Architect Mukhtar Khalil - Chicago
  • Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF)

How can I apply? Please share the application process.

  • To apply for admission at BNU, please visit the BNU website and click on “Fall 2026 Admissions Open”, which will redirect you to the Admissions Schedule page
  • Click on the “Apply Now” button to access the admission portal
  • Use a valid email address to complete your online admission application form.
  • After completing the application form, upload scanned PDF copies of your attested educational documents and submit your application online.

What are the degrees on offer?

BNU offers a wide range of degree programs in various disciplines. Please click the link below to know about the degree programs offered at BNU:

Programs of Study

How can I pay the application processing fee?

The Admission Application Processing Fee can be paid through bank deposit A/c. # 00211650512685 at any branch of the UBL Bank. OR you can pay via blinq app (procedure is available in your application in the ‘processing fee’ section OR you can pay via fund transfer using 1Bill option from your mobile banking app.

What to do after payment of the application processing and uploading of the processing fee details?

Complete the remaining sections of your online application and upload scanned copies (PDF)of your attested documents in the ‘upload documents’ section and click ’final submit ‘to complete your online application.

Do we need to visit the campus to submit the documents?

Applicants can visit campus for general information or to have one-on-one interaction with staff and faculty.In-person visits to the campus are not mandatory since the complete application process is online.

What is the fee for one semester?

The fee structure varies according to the program you are interested in. To view the per-semester fee details for the 2026–27 academic session, please visit the Fee Structure & Policy page

Programs of Study

Is BNU's admissions office open, so we can visit and submit the documents?

Applicants don’t need to submit their application or documents in person to the admission office as the complete admission procedure is Online. However, it is preferred to sort your query with us over the Admissions UAN: 042-111-BNU-LHR (042-111-268-547) or via our Social Media:

Facebook.


You can also write to us on

admissions@bnu.edu.pk.

Since I'm in another city, how can I take the entry test if I can't travel?

It depends on the program you’re applying for. Most of the departments are conducting the on-campus test/ interview. However, you must check our website by scrolling down for the schedule to the program you’re applying for.

Please visit the page below link for the admission schedule details:

Admissions Schedule

9-What is the admission merit/ criteria for FA/ F.Sc. / Intermediate students?

Please visit the page below for the admission criteria for all degree programs:

Admissions Criteria

What is the admission merit/ criteria for A-level students?

Applicants with eight pass subjects of O levels (including compulsory subjects) and three pass subjects of A levels (full credit subjects) are eligible to apply.

Note: The IBCC equivalence certificate score should meet the eligibility criteria requirement for the applied degree program.

Please visit the page below for the admission criteria of all degree programs:

Admissions Criteria

What is the scholarship criteria?

BNU offers multiple scholarships in various disciplines. Please visit the page below for the scholarship information:

Admissions Schedule

Does BNU offer sports-based scholarships?

Yes, we do offer Sport-based scholarships. Applicants have the option to apply for this scholarship from their applicant portal. The complete application should reach the admission office by the deadline as mentioned on the application for.

Please visit the page below for information on scholarships:

Scholarships

I can't submit the online application form for admissions because I don't have the equivalence certificate or marks yet since I don't have A-level results at the moment. Can you help me with this?

You can choose the ' waiting’ option to complete this section, also you can upload the equivalence certificate on your applicant portal before the commencement of classes in September.

Will I receive confirmation once the application process is complete? Will there be notifications?

You will receive a confirmation via text message on the provided contact number. Or you must check your student portal for confirmation.

Can I apply to BNU if I've failed a subject in intermediate part 1?

If you expect to receive your full intermediate result (with no supplementary exams) before classes begin, you can apply for provisional admission, provided you meet BNU's admission criteria and pass the admission test and interview.

Where is the campus situated?

Beaconhouse National University, Tarogil Campus,

13 Km Off Thokar Niazbeg, Raiwind Road, Tarogil, Lahore - 53700, Pakistan.


Am I eligible to apply for any MS degree program in Psychology at BNU if I have a Bachelor’s degree?

To apply for an MS program in Psychology, you must have finished an undergraduate degree in the relevant field. For the MS in Clinical Psychology, you must have completed a 4-year (Honors) degree in Psychology from an HEC recognized university.

What will be the entry test pattern?

Please scroll down to the respective department you’re applying for, and you can download the entry test pattern from the page:

Admissions Schedule

I applied for early admissions but could not secure an admission. Can I apply in the same department again, or another department during the regular admissions intake?

No, you cannot apply to any other degree program offered by the same department. However, you are eligible to apply (subject to completing the eligibility requirements) for the degree programs offered by other departments of the University.

Do you have any campus in Karachi/ Islamabad?

We’re only located in Lahore, Pakistan.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Fee Structure 2026–27

Fee Structure Breakdown

Fee Structure Breakdown Amount (PKR)
Fee Structure Breakdown

Per Semester Fees

 Amount

321,000
Fee Structure Breakdown

Admission Form Processing Fee (one-time at admission)

 Amount

4,000
Fee Structure Breakdown

Admission Fee (one-time at admission)

 Amount

30,000
Fee Structure Breakdown

Security Deposit (Refundable, one-time at admission)

 Amount

35,000
Fee Structure Breakdown

Medical Insurance (Per Semester)

 Amount

2,000
Fee Structure Breakdown

Activity Charges (Per Semester)

 Amount

11,000

Hostel Fee

Type Amount Per Semester (PKR)
Type

Security Deposit (One-time refundable)

 Amount

25,000
Type

Hostel Charges On-Campus

 Amount

132,000
Type

Hostel Charges Outside Campus

 Amount

106,000

Optional Room Appliances

Appliance Amount Per Semester (PKR)
Appliance

Room Refrigerator

 Amount

10,200
Appliance

Room Electric Heater

 Amount

18,000
Appliance

Air Conditioner

 Amount

54,000

Download Fee Policy of Beaconhouse National University

For further details visit Fee Structure & Policy

Program Description

The BS in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is a comprehensive program that creates a solid foundation in a range of subjects. Understanding the need for interdisciplinarity as a means to confront global and local challenges, it exposes students to multiple disciplines within the liberal arts and social sciences. It also gives students the independence to choose several aspects and directions of their overall course of study.

The program introduces students to five streams of the liberal arts and social sciences within the first two years. It does so by developing a strong foundation through departmental core courses in History, Literature, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Political Science. In addition, students are required to complete university cluster courses in multiple fields as well, beyond the courses offered by DLA.

Following two foundation years (or four semesters), students can opt for elective courses in disciplines such as history, religious studies, literature, philosophy, media studies, development studies, anthropology, and so on. Indeed, many courses at DLA are naturally interdisciplinary.

Throughout their time in the BS in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences program, students will learn to read quickly and effectively, become good presenters and communicators, and develop interest in research and writing. They will also become aware of the challenges confronting society, and be prepared to pursue careers in a range of fields. Many graduates of the program also continue towards higher degrees in a discipline of their choice. Typical career paths include, but are not limited to, academia, research and writing, think tanks, NGOs and the wider development sector, freelancing, media, and journalism.

The program offers Minors in Media Studies and Theatre, Film and TV, alongside Specializations in History and Literature. It provides students with interdisciplinary exposure, critical thinking skills, and a strong foundation in the liberal arts, preparing them for diverse academic and professional paths.

Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

GEN-104

 Course Title

Functional English

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

DLA-103

 Course Title

Ancient Civilizations: Rise and Fall

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-242

 Course Title

Civics and Citizenship

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

GEN-120

 Course Title

Introduction to Liberal Arts

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

GEN-111

 Course Title

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

 Credit hrs

2

 Status

GEN
Course Code

GEN-132

 Course Title

Pakistan Studies

 Credit hrs

2

 Status

GEN
Course Code

GEN-101

 Course Title

Computer Literacy

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Total 19

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

DLA-128

 Course Title

Introduction to Political Science

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-235

 Course Title

Introduction to Philosophy

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-170

 Course Title

World Literature I

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

GEN-112

 Course Title

Islamic Studies

 Credit hrs

2

 Status

GEN
Course Code

DLA-143

 Course Title

Introduction to Social Anthropology

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Total 17

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

DLA-127

 Course Title

World Literature II

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-108

 Course Title

Introduction to International Relations

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-238

 Course Title

Modern Philosophy

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-236

 Course Title

Birth of the Medieval World

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

GEN-201

 Course Title

Maths (Quantitative Reasoning)

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

DLA-339

 Course Title

Key Debates in Anthropological Theory

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

GEN

 Course Title

Feham-ul-Quran I

 Credit hrs

1

 Status

GEN
Total 19

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

DLA-200

 Course Title

History of Ideas

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-208

 Course Title

South Asian Literature

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-377

 Course Title

Anthropology and Global Perspectives

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-363

 Course Title

Comparative Politics

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-234

 Course Title

Advent of the Modern World

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

GEN

 Course Title

Feham-ul-Quran II

 Credit hrs

1

 Status

GEN
Total 16

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

GEN

 Course Title

Political Ecology

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

DLA1-300

 Course Title

History of South Asia/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA1-325

 Course Title

Children's Literature/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-322

 Course Title

Self, World, God/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

Course Title

Non-DLA Elective

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Elective
Total 15

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

GEN-407

 Course Title

Entrepreneurship/Leadership

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

DLA1-334

 Course Title

European History/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-321

 Course Title

Renaissance Literature/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DL-300

 Course Title

Debt and Development/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

Course Title

Non-DLA Elective

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Elective
Total 15

Summer Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs
Course Code

Course Title

Internship

 Credit hrs

3

Semester VII

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Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

DLA-400

 Course Title

Research Methods

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

GEN
Course Code

DLA-347

 Course Title

Muslim Intellectual History/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-464

 Course Title

Readings in Postcolonial Literature/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

Course Title

Non-DLA Elective

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Elective
Total 12

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credit hrs Status
Course Code

DLA-490

 Course Title

Thesis/Course Work

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Project
Course Code

DLA-432

 Course Title

Nationalism and Anti Colonialism/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

DLA-445

 Course Title

Magical Realism/Specialization

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Major
Course Code

Course Title

Non-DLA Elective

 Credit hrs

3

 Status

Elective
Total 12
Course Code

-

 Course Title

Community Service (to be completed anytime during the program)

 Credit hrs

1

 Status

GEN
Total 129

Credit Hours Breakdown

Course Category Credit Hrs
Course Code

General Courses

 Credit hrs

36
Course Code

Major

 Credit hrs

75
Course Code

DLA Course Elective

 Credit hrs

12
Course Code

Internship

 Credit hrs

3
Course Code

Thesis

 Credit hrs

3
Total 129

Specialization Courses

History Literature
History

European History

 Literature

Children's Literature
History

Nationalism and Anti Colonialism

 Literature

Renaissance Literature
History

South Asian History

 Literature

Post Colonial Literature
History

Muslim Intellectual History

 Literature

Magical Realism
History

Sufism

 Literature

Black Writers in America
History

Creative Writing

 Literature

American Literature
History

Historical Methods and Archives

 Literature

Punjabi Literature
History

Lahore: British Raj and Beyond

 Literature

Classical Literature
History

British Empire in India

 Literature

Resistance Literature
History

Social and Political History of Urdu

 Literature

Russian Literature
History

Social Movements: Modern to Contemporary Times

 Literature

Victorian Literature
History

History and Travel Writing

 Literature

Urdu Literature
History

Environmental History

 Literature

Fantasy
History

Medieval Literature

 Literature

Partition Literature

Minors

Media Studies Theatre, Film and TV
Media Studies

Mass Media Local, National, and Global

 Theatre, Film and TV

Introduction to Theatre
Media Studies

Development Communication

 Theatre, Film and TV

Script Writing
Media Studies

Theories of Communication

 Theatre, Film and TV

Introduction to Acting
Media Studies

Podcast

 Theatre, Film and TV

Photography

Note: Courses in the first four semesters are fixed, but the department reserves the right to offer any new or old course of the same level from semesters 5 to 8.

Degree Requirements

General Education (GEN) Courses:

All students in the university are required to complete a certain number of GEN courses as part of their program. These have been listed in the roadmap for the program.

Major:

Students in the program are required to complete 75 credit hours of major courses offered by DLA.

Specialization:

Students have the option of specializing in one of three disciplines: (i) History; (ii) Literature. In order to specialize in one discipline, students need to complete 7 courses in the discipline of specialization between semesters 5 and 8. The final thesis must also demonstrate a link to the discipline of specialization.

Note: The department may not be able to offer a particular specialization in any specific year if there is an insufficient number of students opting for it.

Minors:

Students can opt for the following two minors: (i) Media Studies; (ii) Theater, Film, and TV. Students must complete four specified courses for the relevant Minor between the fifth and eighth semesters, beyond the required 129 credit hours. As a result, students opting for a Minor will study a total of 141 credit hours in their degree program. If during the course of the program another department offers a minor, students can opt for that minor as well.

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