University of Asia Pacific
Department of English

FAQ

Q. How many semesters are offered yearly in the department of English at UAP and when do they start?

Department of English offers 2 semesters a year: Spring& Fall, and these start in April& September respectively.

Q. How many courses and credits are offered in undergraduate and postgraduate program?

The program of B. A. (Honors) in English Language and Literature has offered a four year long undergraduate course. The program is divided into 8 semesters with each having 15 credits. In total there are 40 courses. Each course carries 03 credits and in total there are 120 credits. Apart from this there is also a non-credit course (CST-100: Computer Skills) offered in the first semester.

MA in applied linguistics and ELT is divided into 2 years, with three semesters in each. Each semester consists of 4 courses of 3 credits, which makes it 72 hours to complete their MA.
 

Q. What are the entry requirements to apply for English in Undergraduate level?

Entry requirements of the Department of English

Q. How can I apply for Admission?

Before each first semester a notice stating the eligible criteria for the admission test, names of different departments, procedure for the submission of application is published at the UAP website and advertised through different media. To facilitate the process, UAP has a separate Admission Office where all the necessary information regarding admission requirements and policies are well communicated to the interested candidates. The candidates can submit the filled-in applications online or in person to the admission office.   Admission notice and test schedules are available at the UAP admission office during office hours. Applicants can also collect all information from the UAP website at the following link:  www.uap-bd.edu

Q.  How can I get information about registration and tuition fees?

At the UAP website link:www.uap-bd.edu , Students will get detail information about admission, registration and tuition fees (in taka)

Q. Dose the department provide any reserved seat facilities?

3% of total seats are reserved for the children of the Freedom Fighters who are also offered 100% tuition fee waiver. Apart from it 60% tuition fee waiver is offered for 2nd siblings, 3% of total seats are reserved for poor but meritorious students from remote underdeveloped regions of Bangladesh who are also offered 100% tuition fee waiver. There is also 100% tuition fee waiver for the 3rd sibling.

Q. Dose the department have any waiver policy?

• Top 3% students of the department will be offered 100% tuition waiver based on semester results.
• Tuition fees waiver will be awarded based on their semester GPA as per the following table:

• 50% waiver for students with individual GPA of 5.00 in S.S.C and H.S.C
• 25% waiver for students with individual GPA of 4.50 in S.S.C and H.S.C
• 10% waiver for students with individual GPA of 4.00 in S.S.C and H.S.C

• 10% to 100% VC’s special tuition fee waiver for poor but meritorious students

Upon the successful completion of a semester the students who achieve CGPA 3.75-3.8 are listed for the Dean’s Award and who get 3.84-4.00 are enlisted for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award.

Q. Is there any provisional course for those who do not have the required level of proficiency in English language?

Many students willing to join the department might not have the required standard of proficiency in English language. If the students fail to attain the minimum standard of English proficiency required by the university, they may be asked to attend ELPC (English Language Proficiency Course) before the semester starts.The course covers the four skills of English language. This course is divided into two major wings: Speaking & Listening and Reading & Writing.  The teaching methodology of the course will be communicative and interactive. This approach will ensure active student participation through group and peer work as well as independent presentations. 

Q. How can I change my department?

To change department, you need to collect a department change form from the Registrar’s office; then you need both Chairpersons’ (current Dept. and desired Dept.) signature on the form. After that contact the Registrar’s office again for submitting the form.

Q. Are there any accommodation facilities in UAP?

No accommodation facilities are provided at UAP
 

Q. What are the classroom facilities provided by the department and what is the time schedule of the classes?

In the Department of English, 7 (seven) spacious classrooms are available, equipped with computers, air conditioners and projectors. Portable sound systems are adjusted on demand to provide the support of audiovisual aid. On an average 25-35 students can be accommodated in each of these rooms

The English Department has classrooms allotted according to the routine which includes classes starting from 8:00 A.M. in the morning until 6 P. M.