Available at Rise College of Science & Technology, Gilgit

Associate Degree in English

Department of English · Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan

2 years 4 semesters 72 credit hours Maximum 4 years

Program overview

The Associate Degree in English is a two-year program that provides students with a strong foundation in English language, literature, and communication skills. The curriculum includes courses in grammar, composition, poetry, drama, prose, linguistics, and literary criticism. It also focuses on developing analytical thinking, creative writing, and effective oral and written communication. This program prepares students for further academic study or careers requiring strong language proficiency. Career opportunities include roles as teaching assistants, content writers, editors, communication officers, and support staff in educational institutions, publishing houses, media, and corporate sectors.

Eligibility

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.

Documents required

Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
Applicant CNIC / Form B
Father/Guardian CNIC
Domicile
04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
NOC from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)
Original Transcript from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)

Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

Program Objectives:

The AD English (2 Years) program follows the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. It helps learners use various skills involved in the interpretation, understanding, analysis, reading and research of texts and pieces of English literature. Courses develop an understanding of different genres and forms of literary expression (poetry, prose, novel, drama, non-fiction) as well as linguistic and rhetorical skills through frequent reading and writing assignments and class discussions.

Program Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate the capacity to write and speak clearly, read perceptively, and think critically.
Students will have knowledge of historical traditions in literature.
Students will understand how written and spoken language expresses diverse cultural experiences.
Students will have profound knowledge of the key concepts in English language and literature.

Fee Structure

Program Duration (Years)	2
No. of Semesters	4
Admission Fee (One Time)	5,000
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee	10,000
Tuition Fee (Per Sem)	30,000
Security (Refundable)	5,000
Sem-1 Fee	50,000
Sem-2 Fee	40,000
Sem-3 Fee	40,000
Sem-4 Fee	40,000
Total Program Fee	170,000

Fees are subject to university policy and may be revised. Please confirm the current payable amount with the Distance Learning Directorate or your selected center.

Scheme of study

Explore the courses included in each semester of this program.

Semester 18 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
GS 123	Islamic Studies (only for Muslims)	2-0
GS 141	Values, Ethics & Society (only for Non-Muslims)	2-0
GE 112	Introduction to Philosophy	3-0
GE 202	Civics & Community Engagement	2-0
GS 128	Pakistan Studies	2-0
ENG 100	Functional English	3-0
ELL 104	British Literary History: Medieval to Romantic	3-0
ELL 108	Introduction to Linguistics	3-0

Semester 26 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
GS 103	Eco System	3-0
IT 107	Applications of Information & Communication Technologies	2-1
MA 100	Mathematics-I (Pre-Calculus)	3-0
ELL 110	Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology	2-1
ELL 112	British Literary History: Victorian to Modern	3-0
ELL 114	Morphology, Grammar & Syntax	3-0

Semester 37 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
GE 201	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2-0
MGT 270	Entrepreneurship	2-0
MA 210	Introduction to Statistics	3-0
ELL 307	Sociolinguistics	3-0
ELL 306	Semantics & Pragmatics	3-0
ELL 103	Introduction to Literary Studies	3-0
ELL 203	Prose	3-0

Semester 48 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
ENG 209	Academic Writing	3-0
GS 324	Sociology	3-0
ELL 209	Psycholinguistics	3-0
ELL 205	Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)	2-1
ELL 207	Literary Theory	3-0
ELL 215	Literary Criticism	3-0
QT 101	Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims)	0-1
MR 101	Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-I (only for Non-Muslims)	1-0

Available at this center

Contact this center for admission schedules and local student support.

Gilgit · Gilgit Baltistan

Rise College of Science & Technology, Gilgit

Near new Polo Ground Opposite Rangers Rest House Khazana Road, Gilgit.

Phone: 05811-457786

Email: imran.haider@rise.edu.pk

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