Bachelor of Arts in English (BA in English)
BA in English is a three-year degree program which has been designed to provide the relevant knowledge and skills in the field of English Language & Literature while paving the way for more rigorous post-graduate studies in English/English literature and linguistics at local and international universities. This program aims to provide career opportunities in teaching/lecturing/journalism/publishing, mass media etc.
Department of
English


Approved By
Why follow a
BA in English at Saegis?
- Approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs
- Most Qualified and Experienced lecture panel
- Professional project guidance provided throughout Industry Expert/ Academics
- Convenient location with campus environment.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Easy payment scheme
Career Opportunities
- Teaching/Lecturing (both in Sri Lanka and abroad)
- Speech Therapy
- Publishing
- Events Coordination
- Journalism
- Civil Service
Duration
3 Years
Time
Full Time
Intake
March / July
Exams
Weekdays
Entry Requirements
Three (03) simple passes (S) in Local A/L in one and the same sitting with English as a subject
Or
Three (03) simple passes (S) in Local A/L in one and the same sitting with a Credit Pass in English Language at the GCE (O’ Level) and a Pass in General English at the GCE (A’ Level)
Or
Three (03) simple passes (S) in Local A/L in one and same the sitting with a Pass at the Special Entry Test held by the institution.
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Course Modules
Review of Grammar
Reading Comprehension I
Writing Practice I
Introduction to English Literature
Information Technology for English
Reading Comprehension – II
Writing Practice II
Introduction to Linguistics
British Literature – I
Commonwealth Poetry
Soft Skills Development
Creative Writing
Phonetics and Phonology in English
Morphology
British Literature – II
American Literature I
Presentation Skills
Syntax
Semantics
American Literature II
Post-Colonial Literature
General Psychology
Introduction to Business and Management
ELT Methodology
- Sociolinguistics
Stylistics
Sri Lankan Literature in English
Texts and Films
Communication Skills for
Professionals
Principles of Marketing (Business, International and Management)
Second Language Acquisition
Historical Linguistics
Modern English Literature
Renaissance Literature
Literary Theory and Criticism
Personal Grooming
Human Resource Management
TESL through Literature