Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

Objective and Philosophy

We are living in an era of worldwide awareness of rapid changes and challenges. In the pulse of such an intellectually vibrant and globalized world. EDU emerges as a forward-thinking new force in higher education. With the pressing necessity of facing these changes and tackling these challenges in view, EDU initiates BA (Hons.) in English. It is a comprehensive and compact program of language, linguistics and literature. BA (Hons.) in English at EDU aims to prepare students with knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to build up rewarding careers in a wide spectrum of professions in the 21st century of global connectivity. It concentrates on selected major authors and works, literary genres, literary periods and movements, theoretical schools and development in British, American and other literature in English.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The curriculum is designed on the basis of the following five major sections:

Tuition & Fees

Cost estimation for 1 (one) semester

The tuition fee structure described below is not applicable to international students. For further information on international student admissions, please contact us at enquiry@eastdelta.edu.bd

Application Requirements

SSC & HSC

  • S.S.C & H.S.C/equivalent Public Examination with a total GPA of 5.00 or above with at least 2.50 in each examination.

  • S.S.C & H.S.C/equivalent Public Examination with a total GPA of 6.00 or above, if the GPA in any of the examinations is less than 2.50 but not less than 2.00

  • Must have Mathematics and Physics with no less than grade 'C'

O LEVELS/ A LEVELS

  • 5 subjects in O-Level and 2 subjects in A-Level with a total minimum of 26.5 points.

  • Students who have passed GCE A-Level or the American High School Examination or the International Baccalaureate Examinations are also eligible for admission. The University may take other systems into consideration.

  • Must have Mathematics and Physics with no less than grade 'C'

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AIDS

Chairman’s Distinguished Scholarship [during admission]

This scholarship scheme aims to reward those meritorious students who have obtained a Golden GPA of 5.00 in both SSC & HSC or a total of 32 points (not lower than B grade/points in an individual course) in O-Levels & A-Levels.

Scholarship Value: BDT 200,000/- (to be adjusted with the tuition fees)

Applicable to: New Intakes

Number of Scholarships: 05 (maximum)

Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:

  • The scholarship will automatically be applied for the first 3 enrolled semesters regardless of the CGPA score. Be noted that, to continue this scholarship a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.5 or above throughout his/her study at EDU.

  • To continue the scholarship student has to take 12 credits minimum every semester.

  • If a student fails to maintain a CGPA of 3.5, automatically BoT Grant will be awarded till he/she managed to score a CGPA of 3.5 or above.

BoT Grant [during admission]

This scholarship scheme aims to reward those meritorious students who have scored a total GPA of 9 or above in SSC & HSC or a total of 30 points in O-Levels & A-Levels (not lower than C grades/points in an individual course).

Scholarship Value: BDT 100,000/- (to be adjusted with the tuition fees)

Applicable to: New Intakes

Number of Scholarships: All Deserving Student (s)

Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:

  • The scholarship will automatically be applied for the first 3 enrolled semesters regardless of the CGPA score. Be noted that, to continue this scholarship a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or above throughout his/her study at EDU.

  • To continue the scholarship student has to take 12 credits minimum every semester.

  • If a student fails to maintain a CGPA of 3.0, automatically BoT Grant will remain cancelled till he/she managed to score a CGPA of 3.0 or above.

EDU Women Empowerment and Leadership Fund [during admission]

  • Scheme 1: EDU Young Leaders Scholarship for Women (for Bangladeshi female students only)

  • Scheme 2: EDU Global Leadership Scholarship for Women (for non-Bangladeshi female students only)

Scholarship Value: 100% of admission fee, tuition fee and semester fee

Applicable to: New Intakes

Number of Scholarships: 10

Application and Selection Criteria:

The selection of the deserving candidates will be based on the following

  • Academic Achievements

  • Demographics

  • Geographical/Socio-Economic Context

  • Extraordinary/Extracurricular Achievements

  • Leadership Experience

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

  • Aptitude Test and Interview.


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For more details, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Merit cum need-based financial support

Up to 100% tuition waiver is offered to a student who has excellent academic records in SSC, HSC and EDU. Students apply for this Financial Support within a date prescribed by the respective office in a pre-set application form. Please click here to access all service request forms.

Applicable to: Existing students

Scholarship Terms:

  • Students who have completed three (3) semesters and completed a minimum of 24 credits at EDU may apply for this Financial Support.

  • Upon fulfilment of the required documents, the application will be reviewed by a Financial Support Committee to confirm the eligibility of the applicant.

  • Up to 100% financial support on tuition fees is offered to an applicant who has a CGPA of 3.85 or above.*

  • Up to 50% financial support on tuition fees is offered to an applicant who has a CGPA of 3.50-3.84.*

*Subject to the approval of the Financial Support Committee.

Board of trustees-Chairman’s Outstanding Student Award

This award aims to reward those meritorious students who have obtained

a total GPA of 4 out of 4 in 3 consecutive semesters.

Applicable to: Existing students

Value: BDT4,000/-

Applicable Requirement of the Award:

  • A student must enrol 12 credits in the semesters on which the award eligibility is measured

Board of trustees-Chairman’s Merit Award

This award aims to reward those meritorious students who have obtained

a total GPA of 3.85 out of 4 in 3 consecutive semesters.

Applicable to: Existing students

Value: BDT3,000/-

Applicable Requirement of the Award:

  • A student must enrol 12 credits in the semesters on which the award eligibility is measured

Board of trustees-Chairman’s STUDeNT OF THE YEAR award

In recognition of student (s) academic performance, contribution towards community and achievements in extracurricular activities the scholarship will be awarded.

Applicable to: Existing students (all undergraduate programs)

Value: BDT20,000/- each (to be adjusted with the tuition fee)

Number of Awards:

  • School of Business Administration - 4

  • School of Science, Engineering & Technology - 4

  • School of Liberal Arts & Social Science - 2

Frequency: Once every year

Selection Criteria:

Students must apply by highlighting the following criteria.

  • Applicants must earn a minimum of 36 credits & must have 24 credits due to meet graduation requirements

  • CGPA>=3.80

  • Personal Statement (The purpose of the Personal Statement is to give those reviewing applications an opportunity to learn more about the student, and his/her educational goals and why s/he thinks s/he deserves this award while reflecting on criteria 4,6,7 and 8)

  • Achievements in extra and co-curricular activities with EDU affiliations

  • Write-up on selected/given topics (i.e. 1. Critical Evaluation of EDU for the year 2020 and your involvement, 2. Digital transformation of EDU)

  • Contribution towards the community (preferably with proof)

  • Contribution towards the digital platform

  • Commitment towards and fulfilment of EDU Graduate Attributes

  • Has no past disciplinary records

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Financial Support (Special Case: For sons and daughters of Freedom Fighter & Students from Underdeveloped Areas)

Up to 100% tuition waiver will be granted to 6% of the total number of existing students of East Delta University on a first-come-first-served basis. 3% of the quota is reserved for sons & daughters of freedom fighters and the other 3% is for the students coming from underdeveloped areas. To qualify for this Financial Support students must provide valid documents. (Other conditions may also apply, for more details, contact Admissions Office).

For the continuation of the Financial Support, existing students must:

  • Enrol 12 credits in the semester on which the eligibility is verified.

  • Maintain CGPA of 2.50 or above for sons & daughters of freedom fighters & CGPA of 3.00 for the students coming from underdeveloped areas.

Applicable to: Existing students

Fee Waivers for Family Members of EDU's full-time students/alumni

Sibling/ spouse of EDU's full-time students/alumni will receive 30% tuition fee waiver in all programs (not applicable for those who have already received other waivers or Financial Support higher than or equal to 30%).

Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:

  • Students must maintain CGPA 3.00 and above for continuation of tuition fee waiver.

Fee Waivers for Sibling/Spouse/Ward of EDU's full-time employee

Sibling/spouse/ward of EDU's full-time employee will receive 40% tuition fee waiver in all programs (not applicable for those who have already received other waivers or financial support higher than or equal to 40%).

Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:

  • Students must maintain a CGPA 3.00 and above for continuing of tuition fee waiver.

* The authority reserves the right to amend the structure without any prior notice.

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