English BRAC University

Overview

The English programme from BRAC University seeks to prepare students to engage in the process of critical thinking and to carry out research and inquiry into their chosen area of interest. The programme is based on the conviction that students will benefit from an in-depth study of many aspects of English language and literature. It also adds on some necessary courses to supplement or to enhance the literary competence of students from related disciplines, who might have limited background in literary or language study at the undergraduate level.

Career Opportunities

The M.A. in English programme at BRAC University offers graduates with the research skills that help them to complete any research project independently. The students are encouraged to author academic papers from their assignments and final course projects that they may present in local and international conferences. They are also inspired to publish academic papers in various journals early on in their student life. 

Some of the graduates have found employment in areas as diverse as:

• Teaching English at schools, colleges or universities
• News Editing 
• Digital media based content creation
• Working in the development sector
• Freelance content editing
• Professional proofreading
• Professional interpreting