Program Scheme of Studies
Eligibility Criteria: 18 years of degree or MS/MPhil with min. 3.00 CGPA
Duration: 3–5 Years
Semester Duration: 18 Weeks
Total Semesters: 6 (Coursework: 2, Research: 4)
Course Load / Semester: 10 Credit Hours
Courses / Semester: 4
Structure of the Scheme
| Category | Details / Credit Hours |
|---|
| Core Courses |
6 Credit Hours (2 Courses) |
| Subject Electives |
12 Credit Hours (4 Courses) |
| Mandatory Quranic Courses |
2 Credit Hours (2 Courses) |
| Research Thesis / Dissertation |
36 Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours |
56 |
Program Road Map
Applicable to Batch No. ____ | Session: F2026
1st Year (Coursework Phase)
1st Semester (F2026)
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| ENG 804 |
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
| - |
Elective – I |
3 |
| - |
Elective – II |
3 |
| ITC-711 |
Understanding of Holy Quran/Faham e Quran/Ethics and World Religions – I |
1 (0-1) |
| Semester Credit Hours |
10 |
2nd Semester (S2027)
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| LIT-826 |
Writing Theory and Practice |
3 |
| - |
Elective – III |
3 |
| - |
Elective – IV |
3 |
| ITC-722 |
Understanding of Holy Quran/Faham e Quran/Ethics and World Religions – II |
1 (0-1) |
| Semester Credit Hours |
10 |
Years 2–5 (Research & Dissertation Phase)
- Comprehensive Examination: CPE-797 (Prerequisite for candidacy)
- PhD Synopsis / Research Thesis: RES-798
- Credit Value: 36 Credit Hours
- Focus: Proposal defense, data collection, drafting, external review, and final viva voce.
Total Program Credit Hours: 56
Elective Courses & Academic Requirements
Recommended Elective Courses
Students may select from the approved list below. Course offerings depend on departmental faculty expertise and research alignment.
- (ENG-723) Multiculturalism
- (ENG-830) Adaptation Studies
- (ENG-709) Critical Discourse Analysis
- (LIT-808) Contemporary Muslim Women's Voice
- (LIT-812) Postcolonial and Diaspora Studies
- (LIT-818) Pakistani Literature in English
- (LIT-822) Creative Notification: Theory and Practice
- (LIT-824) Western American Literature
- (LIT-826) Advanced Critical Theory
- (LIT-828) 18th Century and Romantic Studies
- (LIT-836) Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- (LIT-838) Modern and Contemporary Literature
Progression Requirements
- Phase 1 (Semesters 1–2): Complete 4 courses (2 Core, 2 Electives) + 2 Quranic/Ethics courses. Maintain minimum GPA as per HEC/University policy.
- Phase 2: Pass Comprehensive Examination (CPE-797) to advance to doctoral candidacy.
- Phase 3: Submit and defend Research Synopsis (RES-798). Complete 36 credit hours of dissertation work under assigned supervisor(s).
- Final Defense: Public viva voce with external examiner(s) before degree conferral.