MS English Linguistics
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Duration
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Classes Schedule
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Faculty
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2 Years |
Weekend-Based | Saturday & Sunday |
Faculty of Social Science |
Program Overview
The MS English Linguistics program is aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines of the Higher Education Commission and is designed to ensure both academic depth and research excellence. The first year is primarily focused on advanced coursework in core and applied areas of linguistics, while the second year is fully dedicated to research and thesis writing, providing students with intensive scholarly training. The program places strong emphasis on developing advanced research, academic writing, and data analysis skills. In addition, regular graduate seminar series, workshops, and academic discussions are organized to enhance intellectual engagement and research exposure. The program is further strengthened by highly qualified and experienced faculty members with diverse research expertise in linguistics and related fields.
Key Features
- 26 credit hours over 4 semesters, including a mandatory 6-credit-hour thesis
- Core courses in Theoretical Perspectives in Linguistics Studies, Research Methods in Linguistics Studies, and Applied Linguistics
- Electives in Data Analysis in Linguistic Research, Sociolinguistics, Digital Discourse Analysis, and Academic & Research Writing with AI Ethics
- A dedicated interdisciplinary Corpus Linguistics course strengthening the program’s data-driven research orientation
- Highly qualified and competent faculty members
- HEC-mandated religious education component (Understanding of Holy Quran I & II) alongside the thesis semesters
Why This Program?
Automation & Efficiency
Aligned with the latest HEC curriculum guidelines for postgraduate linguistic studies •First year builds advanced coursework in core and applied linguistics; second year is fully dedicated to research and thesis writing
Accuracy & Reduced Errors
Strong emphasis on advanced research, academic writing, and data-analysis skills along with Regular graduate seminar series, workshops, and academic discussions
Smart Decision Making
faculty expertise across Applied Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Forensic Linguistics, Morphology, and Language Pedagogy to transform your analytical skills into high-impact, global career opportunities.
Innovation & Problem Solving
Coursework integrates digital and corpus-based approaches to language study through dedicated Corpus Linguistics and Digital Discourse Analysis courses
Program Aims & Objectives
Graduates of the Department of English are well-positioned for the following career pathways:
- Media & Journalism: Editors, Journalists, Digital Content Creators, Sub-editors
- Civil Services: CSS/PMS competitive examinations (English is a core subject)
- Translation & Interpretation: Translators, Interpreters, Localization Specialists
- NGO & Development Sector: Program Officers, Communication Coordinators, Report Writers
Education
School/College Teachers and Lecturers, Language Trainers, Academic Coordinators
Research
Research Associates, PhD candidates, Academic Researchers
Corporate Sector
Content Writers, Technical Writers, Communication Officers, HR Trainers
Distribution of Courses:
Following are the distribution of total credit hours:
Courses
Credit Hrs.
No. of Courses
Core
6
2
Electives
15
5
Applied Linguistics
3
1
Thesis
6
1
Holy Quran
2
2
Frequently Asked Questions
- Min 16 years of Education.
- Min 2.0 CGPA or 45% Marks in Annual System.
- 50% Passing Score in GAT (Gen) Conducted by the HEC or Mukabbir University
Applicants with 16 years of education in English, including MA English, BS English, or any other equivalent degree in English, are eligible to apply.
Dedicated to research and thesis writing, providing students with intensive scholarly training. The program places strong emphasis on developing advanced research, academic writing, and data analysis skills. In addition, regular graduate seminar series, workshops, and academic discussions are organized to enhance intellectual engagement and research exposure.
Graduates of the Department of English are well-positioned for the following career pathways:
- Education: School/College Teachers and Lecturers, Language Trainers, Academic Coordinators
- Research: Research Associates, PhD candidates, Academic Researchers
- Corporate Sector: Content Writers, Technical Writers, Communication Officers, HR Trainers
- Media & Journalism: Editors, Journalists, Digital Content Creators, Sub-editors
- Civil Services: CSS/PMS competitive examinations (English is a core subject)
- Translation & Interpretation: Translators, Interpreters, Localization Specialists
- NGO & Development Sector: Program Officers, Communication Coordinators, Report Writers