Bachelor of English and Communication Studies (BECS)
University
Pokhara University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
• Four-year interdisciplinary degree combining English studies and communication theory to prepare graduates for professional communication roles in national and international organizations.
Description
• Develops analytical, linguistic, communication, and intercultural competencies through literature, linguistics, media studies, research, and applied communication training.
• Blends academic rigor with practical skill development in writing, translation, public speaking, media production, and professional communication.
• Designed to meet the growing demand for English-proficient communicators in diplomacy, development, corporate sectors, and global institutions.
Description
Curricular structure
| Year / Semester | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Y1–S1 | Critical & Creative Writing; Approaches to Literary Studies; Logic & Critical Thinking; Introduction to Communication Studies; English Language: Past, Present & Future | 15 |
| Y1–S2 | Religion, Philosophy & Ethics; History of Science; Nepal Studies; Intercultural Communication; Writing for the Media | 15 |
| Y2–S3 | Civic Responsibility, Diversity & Ethnicity; Computer Application; Cultural Anthropology; International Business Communication; Journalism: Theory & Practice | 15 |
| Y2–S4 | Humanities through the Arts; History of Knowledge; Methods of Research; Writing for Tourism, Culture & Country Promotion; Environmental Issues, Communication & Media | 15 |
| Y3–S5 | Written & Oral Communication; Introduction to Linguistics; Introduction to Translation; Literatures in English; Contemporary Rhetorical Theory | 15 |
| Y3–S6 | Law & Society; Business, Technical & Literary Translation; Literary Theory & Criticism; Writing for Film, Radio & Television; New Media | 15 |
| Y4–S7 | Analyzing Text; Conference Interpreting & Translation; Interpersonal Communication; Copy Editing; English for Teaching & Corporate Training | 15 |
| Y4–S8 | English in the Workplace; Research Methodology in Communication Studies; Public Speaking; Language, Culture & Society; Project Work | 15 |
Features
Features
• 120-credit, eight-semester program
• Strong integration of communication studies, linguistics, and English literature
• Emphasis on writing, translation, rhetoric, media, intercultural communication
• Project work and internship for real-world exposure
• Participatory teaching methods with expert and guest faculty
• Scholarship opportunities under PU rules
Admission Process
Admission process
• Grade 12 completion with minimum CGPA 1.8 and required subject grades
• Equivalent-board applicants must obtain PU equivalence
• Separate scholarship application required (up to 20% quota for public-school graduates)
• Admission through PU college-managed entrance process
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Government ministries (Foreign Affairs, Commerce)
• United Nations agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations
• Foreign diplomatic missions
• INGOs, NGOs, civil-society institutions
• Tourism, media, publishing, journalism, cultural industries
• Banking, finance, logistics, import–export sectors
• Teaching, training, communication consultancy
• Corporate communication and English-language–based professional roles
Colleges Offering This Course
Institute of Advanced Communication, Education and Research
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