The Bachelor of English and Communication Studies (BECS) at the Institute of Advanced Communication, Education, and Research (IACER), Kathmandu is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Pokhara University.
The program combines English language and literature with communication theory, media studies, cultural studies, academic writing, research, and related social-science perspectives. It runs across eight semesters and includes advanced coursework, a dissertation or research project, electives, and an internship or field placement in the final year.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of English and Communication Studies (BECS) |
| Institution | Institute of Advanced Communication, Education, and Research (IACER) |
| Affiliation | Pokhara University |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Duration: | 4 years / 8 semesters |
| Eligibility: | +2 minimum qualification |
| Seats | 48 |
| Tuition fee waiver | 5 students |
| Location | New Baneshwor, Kathmandu |
BECS brings together English, communication, media, cultural studies, writing, and research rather than treating these areas as separate fields. Early study introduces students to English language and literature, communication theory, academic writing, sociology and anthropology, Nepali language and culture, and computer applications in communication.
As the program progresses, students encounter literature, linguistics, mass media, journalism, cultural studies, research methods, public relations, digital media, development communication, and advanced writing. The final stage introduces contemporary literary theory, media law and ethics, elective study, research work, and field-based experience.
Introduction to English Language and Literature
Fundamentals of Communication Theory
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology
Nepali Language and Culture
Computer Applications in Communication
British and American Literature
Mass Media and Society
Introduction to Linguistics
Research Methods in Humanities
Cultural Studies: Race, Class, Gender
Journalism and Media Writing
Postcolonial Literature and Theory
Public Relations and Organizational Communication
Digital Media and New Technologies
South Asian Literature
Development Communication
Advanced Academic Writing
Dissertation / Research Project
Contemporary Literary Theory
Media Law and Ethics
Communication for Development
Elective: Creative Writing / Translation Studies / Gender Studies
Internship / Field Placement
The curriculum moves from foundational language, literature, and communication study toward research, professional communication, media analysis, and specialized academic work.
The structure of BECS gives students repeated opportunities to work with reading, analysis, writing, research, communication, and presentation.
Students may develop skills in areas such as:
Academic and analytical writing
Critical reading and interpretation
Oral communication
Communication theory
Journalism and media writing
Research methods
Cultural and literary analysis
Public relations and organizational communication
Digital and development communication
Independent research
The dissertation or research project adds a substantial research component, while the internship or field placement connects the final year with practical experience related to the program.
IACER's wider academic environment supports several parts of the BECS curriculum. The institute has a Writing Center where students participate in writing workshops, mentoring, peer discussion, and editing-related activities. Its library provides literature, humanities, and social science resources, including access to online journals and books.
Students also have access to a computer lab and seminar rooms. Academic activities include reading groups, guest lectures, writing workshops, conferences, literary readings, and seminars. These resources are relevant to a program that depends heavily on writing, reading, research, presentations, and discussion.
Small class sizes are also part of IACER's academic setting, supporting regular interaction between students and faculty.
BECS covers academic and communication skills relevant to several fields. Depending on individual skills, experience, further qualifications, and available opportunities, graduates may consider work connected with:
Journalism and print, broadcast, or digital media
Editing and content work
Public relations and organizational communication
Development communication
Education and training
Publishing and creative writing
Translation
Communication-related roles in development organizations
The program can also provide an academic foundation for postgraduate study in English, communication, humanities, and social sciences. At IACER, students may continue toward MA in English or later pursue research-oriented study through MPhil in English.
BECS at IACER has 48 seats.
A tuition fee waiver is available to 5 students. The waiver forms part of the financial support attached to the BECS program.
BECS stands for Bachelor of English and Communication Studies.
Duration: Four years, divided into eight semesters.
Affiliation: Pokhara University.
Eligibility: +2 is the stated minimum qualification.
The program has 48 seats.
Yes. A tuition fee waiver is available to 5 students.
Yes. Research Methods in Humanities appears in Year 2, while Year 4 includes a Dissertation / Research Project.
Yes. Internship / Field Placement is included in the fourth-year curriculum.
The curriculum covers English language and literature, communication theory, academic writing, linguistics, media, journalism, cultural studies, public relations, digital media, development communication, literary theory, research, and related areas.
