Sarhad University Program

Associate Degree in English (2 Years)

Program Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate the capacity to write and speak clearly, read perceptively, and think critically.

  • They will gain knowledge of historical and literary traditions.

  • They will understand how written and spoken language reflects diverse cultural experiences.

  • They will have profound knowledge of key concepts in English language and literature.

Objectives:

The Associate Degree in English (2 Years) follows the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad.
It aims to help learners develop analytical, linguistic, and interpretive skills through reading, writing, and research across literary genres.
Students gain experience in understanding diverse forms of expression — poetry, prose, drama, and non-fiction — along with rhetorical and linguistic techniques through assignments and discussions.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates holding an Intermediate certificate with at least 45% marks or A-Levels with an equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad, or an equivalent certificate from a recognized institution, are eligible to apply.

Candidates need to pass an entry test or an aptitude interview conducted by the University.

Director Message

In pursuit of our vision, the Department struggles to provide quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, so as to produce high-caliber graduates who will play leading roles in their chosen careers; in industry, the professions and academia. Our students will be selected on intellectual merit, regardless of gender, race and physical disabilities. We aim to cultivate a well-balanced portfolio of research of the highest quality with a wide range of interests.

Duration

  • Number of Courses: 25

  • Credit Hours: 69

  • Minimum Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years)

  • Maximum Duration: 10 Semesters (5 Years)

  • Minimum CGPA Required for Degree: 2.00

Course Outlines

Course CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.
1st Semester — Cr. Hrs. 17
ENG 101Functional Communication (English-I)3–0
GS 123/141Islamic Studies / Values, Ethics & Society2–0
GE 112Introduction to Philosophy3–0
ELL 102History of English Literature – I3–0
ELL 104Introduction to Language Studies3–0
ELL 110Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology2–1
2nd Semester — Cr. Hrs. 18
GS 103Eco System3–0
IT 107Applications of Information & Communication Technologies2–1
MA 100Mathematics – I (Pre-Calculus)3–0
ELL 113Introduction to English Literature3–0
ELL 115History of English Literature – II3–0
ELL 204Introduction to Morphology3–0
3rd Semester — Cr. Hrs. 16
GE 205Civics & Community Engagement1–1
GE 201Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (Pakistan Studies)2–0
MA 210Introduction to Statistics3–0
ELL 307Sociolinguistics3–0
ELL 318Grammar & Syntax3–0
ELL 201Prose – I3–0
QT 100Qur’an-e-Majeed Teaching (Audit Basis)2–0
4th Semester — Cr. Hrs. 18
MGT 270Entrepreneurship3–0
ENG 209Academic Writing3–0
GS 324Sociology3–0
ELL 209Psycholinguistics3–0
ELL 211Literary Theory & Practical Criticism3–0
ELL 213Prose – II3–0

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