BS English and Media Studies
Entry requirements:
Intermediate/A Levels (12 years of study) with a minimum of 50% marks in the last exam
Nature/Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Course Details:
| Sr. | Categories | No. of Courses | Credit Hours | |
| 1. | Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) | 09 | 25 | |
| 2. | General Courses | 08 | 24 | |
| 3. | Foundation Courses (minimum 4 each from English and Media Sciences) | 8 | 24 | |
| 4. | Major Courses including Research Project | 13 | 39 | |
| 5. | Electives within the Major (2 each from English and Media Sciences) | 06 | 18 | |
| TOTAL | 44 | 130 | ||
| Total numbers of Credit Hours | 130 | |||
| Duration | 4 Years | |||
| Semester duration | 16-18 weeks | |||
| Course Load per Semester | 15-18 Cr Hrs. | |||
| Number of courses per semester | 5-6 | |||
Course requirements and structure
Courses from the HEC approved curriculum for BS English will be used along with approved courses offered by the College of Media Sciences for the BS in English and Media Studies Program with relevant changes and additional General and Elective Courses as approved by the Ziauddin University Academic Council.
Please note:
- The Foundation courses are mandatory for all students.
- Depending upon the results of the entrance test, the students will need to study up to two non-credit courses in years 1 and 2 to improve their English language skills. It will be mandatory for students to pass these courses.
Learning and Teaching
Our teaching, based in principles of holistic education, promotes student-centered learning and active participation through collaborative discussion.
Assessment
Assessment will be done through classroom-based tasks (40%) and mid-term/final exam (60%).
Attendance
Attendance in classes is mandatory. You will need a minimum of 80 % attendance in a course to sit for the final exam.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our graduates will be life-long learners and able to join the work force in diverse professions and enterprises in the corporate sector, public sector or social sector. Generally preferred fields are business, bureaucracy, journalism, film and social media, banking industry, public relations, and teaching and research.
Fee Structure
| Application Fee | 2,000 |
| Admission Fee | 5,000 |
| Security Deposit | 5,000 |
| Student Fund | 10,000 |
| Tuition Fee | 180,000 |
Please note:
- Rs 2,000 will be charged for registration and entrance test.
- Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.
- The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.
- Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.
Financial Assistance
- Payment in monthly installments for Diploma/Masters Program is allowed on case-to-case basis.
- Limited number of merit scholarships available for BS program.