VU Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme: all 4 semesters

Every course in Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) at Virtual University, semester by semester, with credit hours and prerequisites.

Faculty of Arts 2 years · 4 semesters Checked against vu.edu.pk on 18 Oct 2026

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Semester 1

6 required, 2 electives

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) semester 1: required courses
Required	Prerequisite	Credit hours
CS101 Introduction to Computing	None	3
ENG101 English Comprehension	None	3
ENG502 Introduction to Linguistics	None	3
MTH100 General Mathematics	None	3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology	None	3
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning	None	1

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) semester 1: electives
Electives	Prerequisite	Credit hours
ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims)	None	2
ISL202 Islamic Studies	None	2

Semester 2

6 required

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) semester 2: required courses
Required	Prerequisite	Credit hours
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing	None	3
ENG501 History of English Language	None	3
ENG522 Applied Linguistics	None	3
ETH100 Effective Citizenship	None	3
STA301 Statistics and Probability	None	3
PAK301 Pakistan Studies	None	2

Semester 3

6 required

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) semester 3: required courses
Required	Prerequisite	Credit hours
EDU403 Art, Crafts and Calligraphy	None	3
ENG507 Phonetics and Phonology	None	3
ENG508 Semantics and Pragmatics	None	3
ENG509 Morphology and Syntax	None	3
MGT602 Entrepreneurship	None	3
PAK522 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	None	2

Semester 4

4 required, 2 electives

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) semester 4: required courses
Required	Prerequisite	Credit hours
ENG503 Introduction to English Language Teaching	None	3
ENG504 Second Language Acquisition	None	3
ENG506 World Englishes	None	3
ENG510 Sociolinguistics	None	3

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) semester 4: electives
Electives	Prerequisite	Credit hours
BIO101 Basic I-Biology	None	3
GSC101 General Science	None	3

From the Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme on vu.edu.pk. Last checked 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

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Questions about Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics)

The study scheme on vu.edu.pk is the official version.

How many semesters is Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) at VU?

Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) has 4 semesters over 2 years.

Which courses are in semester 1 of Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics)?

Required: CS101 Introduction to Computing, ENG101 English Comprehension, ENG502 Introduction to Linguistics, MTH100 General Mathematics, SOC101 Introduction to Sociology, VU001 Introduction to e-Learning. Electives: ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims), ISL202 Islamic Studies.

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From the Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme on vu.edu.pk, last checked on 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

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