Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of English Language program at the University College of Umluj focuses on developing students' linguistic and academic competence in English language and literature, theoretical and applied linguistics, and translation. The program features a faculty of specialized instructors who contribute to enhancing educational and research performance through a diverse range of courses covering language skills, literary studies, linguistics, and various types of translation.

Program Details

• Duration of Study: 8 semesters
• Total Credit Hours: 129
• Total Cost of Study: Free
• Study System: Regular

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

1. Be a Saudi national or the son/daughter of a Saudi mother.
2. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent from within or outside the Kingdom.
3. Have an equivalent high school certificate issued by the Equivalency Committee at the Ministry of Education if the diploma is from outside the Kingdom.
4. Not have completed high school more than five years prior to application.
5. Be no older than 30 years.
6. Meet other requirements set by the Admissions and Registration Deanship each year.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of English Language program are:

1. To provide a distinguished educational environment in the field of English language and literature studies and translation.
2. To prepare competent cadres in the field of English language to meet the requirements of the job market.
3. To encourage scientific research in the field of English language and literature and translation.
4. To enhance community participation by utilizing English language skills to meet local needs and enrich cultural heritage.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

1. Teaching: Teaching English in schools (after obtaining educational qualifications), teaching in language institutes or language departments at universities.
2. Translation: Working as a translator in government and private institutions, translating in hospitals, embassies, and cultural centers, editing and translating documents and media content.
3. Media and Public Relations: Jobs in media, journalism, and editing, public relations and communications in companies and government agencies.
4. Tourism and Hospitality: Working as a tour guide or receptionist in hotels and tourist centers.
5. Government and Private Sectors: Jobs in ministries, institutions, and banks that require language skills.
6. Training and Continuing Education: Preparing and presenting English language training courses for the community or companies.