VU Diploma in Linguistics study scheme: both semesters

Every course in Diploma in Linguistics at Virtual University, semester by semester, with credit hours, prerequisites and the electives for each of its 1 specializations.

Faculty of Arts 1 year · 2 semesters Checked against vu.edu.pk on 18 Oct 2026

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From semester 1, your electives come from your specialization. Pick one to see only its courses in semesters 1 to 2.

All specializations English 10

Semester 1

5 required

Diploma in Linguistics semester 1: required courses
Required	Prerequisite	Credit hours
ENG501 History of English Language For all specializations	None	3
ENG502 Introduction to Linguistics For all specializations	None	3
ENG505 Language Learning Theories For all specializations	None	3
ENG506 World Englishes For all specializations	None	3
ENG507 Phonetics and Phonology For all specializations	None	3

Semester 2

5 required

Diploma in Linguistics semester 2: required courses
Required	Prerequisite	Credit hours
ENG508 Semantics and Pragmatics For all specializations	None	3
ENG509 Morphology and Syntax For all specializations	None	3
ENG510 Sociolinguistics For all specializations	None	3
ENG511 Psycholinguistics For all specializations	None	3
ENG512 Bilingualism For all specializations	None	3

From the Diploma in 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 Diploma in Linguistics

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

How many semesters is Diploma in Linguistics at VU?

Diploma in Linguistics has 2 semesters over 1 year.

Which courses are in semester 1 of Diploma in Linguistics?

Required: ENG501 History of English Language, ENG502 Introduction to Linguistics, ENG505 Language Learning Theories, ENG506 World Englishes, ENG507 Phonetics and Phonology.

What specializations does Diploma in Linguistics have?

English. From semester 1, your electives come from your specialization.

Where does this study scheme come from?

From the Diploma in 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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