Bachelor of Arts in English Studies

Fee Structure 

 Important Notes:

• The total tuition cost for a four-year Bachelor of Arts in English Studies program is NPR 800,000 (NPR 200,000 × 4 years).
• The laboratory charge is a one-time total fee covering the entire four-year degree, applicable exclusively to students enrolled in laboratory-intensive science and technology programs.

Financial Support & Scholarships

The University of Nepal (UNepal) is committed to accessibility, ensuring that talented and motivated students can pursue Bachelor of Arts in English studies regardless of financial background. It offers a variety of scholarships; including merit-based, reserved category, partnership, and endowment awards to help cover tuition costs.

Depending on the category, students may receive a 50%, 75%, or 100% tuition fee waiver. Opportunities are available for students from remote regions, economically disadvantaged families, women, Dalit communities, differently-abled students, and other marginalized groups.

Its premier award, the "Nepal Gaurav" Fellowship, is granted to students who demonstrate exceptional achievements in academics, leadership, innovation, sports, arts, or national/international contributions.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for all relevant scholarship categories. Most scholarships remain renewable throughout the degree program, contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory CGPA and good conduct. Scholarships apply exclusively to tuition fees.

For further details, visit University of Nepal Scholarships: A Complete Guide for Applicants.

• For Nepali citizens: Citizenship certificate or National ID.
• For foreign citizens: Official certificate stating nationality.
• Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized institution. Students awaiting results may apply for Conditional Admission.
• Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) with the application form.

For the admission in Bachelor of Arts in English Studies at University of Nepal (UNepal) an applicant must have completed Grade XII or equivalent examinations. He/she has to submit Statement of Purpose (SOP) and participate in entrance exam and in-person interview.

The admission evaluation process is weighted as follows:

1. Entrance Examination (50%): In person entrance examination is compulsory for admission in University of Nepal. Virtual exams can be arranged in certain valid circumstances. The entrance examination assesses analytical ability, critical thinking, communication skills, and intellectual curiosity.
2. Interview (25%): In person interview is compulsory for admission in University of Nepal. Virtual interviews can be arranged in certain valid circumstances.
3. Performance of Grade 12 or equivalent: 15%  
4. Statement of Purpose (SOP) (10%): It help to assess a student's motivation, communication skills, clarity of purpose, confidence, commitment and overall potential.

Entrance Exam Content

The written entrance test covers:

• Mathematical Knowledge
• Communication and Language Skills
• Critical Thinking

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in English Studies curriculum of University of Nepal (UNepal) balances foundational breadth with specialized depth, requiring a total of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students must complete 14 courses across four groups. The program begins with five required Foundation Courses that students must complete before proceeding further. 

Phase 1: Foundational Years (Year 1–2)

Students build a strong knowledge base across Arts and Humanities. This phase emphasizes communication, contextual learning, and interdisciplinary breadth.

Foundation Courses:

• ENGL 205: Literary Studies: Reading, Thinking, and Writing (3 credits)
• ENGL 215: British and American Literary History (4 credits)
• ENGL 225: Eastern and Western Intellectual Traditions (4 credits)
• ENGL 260: Criticism and Theory: Schools of Thought (4 credits)
• ENGL 235: Communications and Media: Issues and Trends (3 credits) 

After completing the mandatory foundational courses, students explore four thematic pathways. Students must choose two courses from each of the first three thematic pathways based on their interests.

The Pathways are designed to strike a balance between depth and breadth, encouraging both specialization and cross-disciplinary engagement with literature, culture, theory, media, and writing. This framework cultivates curiosity, sharpens analytical and interpretive skills, and strengthens communication abilities. Ultimately, it empowers students to pursue their intellectual interests and prepares them for a wide range of academic and professional opportunities in an increasingly complex world.
 

Phase 2: Specialized Years (Year 3–4)

Students pursue disciplinary majors, minors, and electives to develop specific expertise.

Pathway 1: Literary Traditions, Cultural Histories, and Media Worlds

Courses:

• ENGL 307: Bildungsroman: Coming of Age Narrative
• ENGL 339: Epics and Empires: Foundations of Civilizations
• ENGL 364: Society and Digital World: Exploring Culture and Media
• ENGL 378: Nepalese Literary Traditions: Literature without Borders
• ENGL 380: The Renaissance World: Texts and Contexts 

Electives:

• ENGL 302: Creation Myths: Making of the World Order
• ENGL 332: Literature, Film, and International Relations
• ENGL 374: 60s of Europe: Decade of Discontent 
   

Pathway 2: Textual Analysis, Theory, and Critical Perspectives

Courses:

• ENGL 312: Theatre of the Absurd: Meaning and Meaninglessness
• ENGL 328: Gothic: Horror, Madness, and the Supernatural
• ENGL 346: Practicing Criticism: Theory and Application
• ENGL 354: Digital Storytelling: Narratives Across Media
• ENGL 370: Reading the Earth: Ecocriticism and Environmental Imagination 
   

Electives:

• ENGL 352: Tragedy: Hamartia, Suffering, and Death
• ENGL 361: Literature of Illness: Depression and Suicide
• ENGL 369: Modernism: Making of the 20th Century 
   

Pathway 3: Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication in Practice

Courses:

• ENGL 318: Fairy Tales: Web of Enchantment
• ENGL 360: Voices from the Margins: Rebelling the Mainstream
• ENGL 375: Atlas of Literature: Art, Literature, and City
• ENGL 386: Harry Potter: Magic, Power, and the Art of Education
• ENGL 390: Banned, Burned and Stashed: Forbidding Knowledge 
   

Electives:

• ENGL 308: Creative Writing: Art of Imagination
• ENGL 342: Public Speaking and Writing: Advocacy and Civil Discourse
• ENGL 358: The Bard Speaks: Timeless Wisdom on Existence 
   

Advanced Pathway

The Advanced Pathway is mandatory for all. The first two courses will be offered in the sixth and/or seventh semester to help prepare and strengthen students' research areas for the Thesis or Capstone. Mandatory courses ensure that students enhance their research and writing skills while pursuing topics that align with their academic interests and career aspirations.

• ENGL 433: Research Writing for Humanities
• ENGL 457: Directed Readings
• ENGL 490: Thesis

Minor

A “minor” in English consists of seven courses. Research Writing for Humanities is compulsory. Students select three courses from the foundation areas— Genres, History, and Intellectual Traditions/Criticism— and the remaining three courses from any of the three pathways.

Integrated Learning
Cross-disciplinary seminars and inquiry-based learning are woven throughout the program, enabling students to synthesize ideas and apply them in innovative, socially meaningful ways.