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VU BS English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme: all 8 semesters

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

Faculty of Arts 4 years · 8 semesters Checked against vu.edu.pk on 18 Oct 2026
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Semester 1

6 required, 2 electives
BS 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
BS 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
BS 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
BS 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
BS 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
BS English (Applied Linguistics) semester 4: electives
Electives Prerequisite Credit hours
BIO101 Basic I-Biology
None 3
GSC101 General Science
None 3

Semester 5

5 required
BS English (Applied Linguistics) semester 5: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
EDU406 Critical Thinking and reflective Practice
None 3
ENG505 Language Learning Theories
None 3
ENG511 Psycholinguistics
None 3
ENG512 Bilingualism
None 3
ENG518 Research Methodology in ELT
None 3

Semester 6

5 required
BS English (Applied Linguistics) semester 6: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
ENG513 Language Teaching Methods
None 3
ENG514 Teaching of Listening and Speaking Skills
None 3
ENG515 Teaching of Reading and Writing Skills
None 3
ENG529 Technology in Language Teaching
None 3
MGT501 Human Resource Management
None 3

Semester 7

5 required
BS English (Applied Linguistics) semester 7: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
ENG498 Field Work
None 3
ENG516 Teaching Business Communication
None 3
ENG517 Computer Assisted Language Learning
None 3
ENG523 Discourse Analysis
None 3
PSY403 Social Psychology
None 3

Semester 8

5 required
BS English (Applied Linguistics) semester 8: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
ENG499 Capstone Project
None 3
ENG519 Curriculum Design
None 3
ENG524 Critical Discourse Analysis
None 3
ENG527 Language and Gender
None 3
MCM304 Mass Media in Pakistan
None 3

From the BS 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.

2 years · 4 semesters

BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics)

A 2-year program with 4 semesters. They have the same courses as semesters 5 to 8 above.

See the BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) scheme

Programs in the Faculty of Arts

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Departments: Economics · English · Mass Communication · Psychology · Sociology · Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies

BS

4 years

Associate Degree Programs

2 years

Diploma

1 year

BS-Lateral

2 years

Questions about BS English (Applied Linguistics)

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

How many semesters is BS English (Applied Linguistics) at VU?

BS English (Applied Linguistics) has 8 semesters over 4 years. BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) has 4 semesters over 2 years.

Which courses are in semester 1 of BS 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.

Where does this study scheme come from?

From the BS 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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