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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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Specializations

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

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

Semester 2

5 required

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

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2 years

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1 year

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2 years

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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