English language program (standard) code: 7220201

After graduating from the Bachelor's program in English language - Ton Duc Thang University for 3 to 5 years, they will be able to:

1. Apply theoretical knowledge in the field of English language and specialized knowledge in ELT or Business English orientation in practice.

2. Communicate in English fluently; have critical thinking and problem solving skills; be proactive in doing research, updating knowledge; foster and improve their professional capacity to carry out professional activities within the training sector.

3. Demonstrate good political qualities, high sense of discipline, standard professional ethics, creativity, sense of responsibility at work and for the community.

PLO 1: Apply knowledge of politics, law, physical education and defense education into study, research and professional activities.

PLO 2: Distinguish Basic concepts, theories and methods in the field of English linguistics.

PLO 3: Analyze issues of English and American culture, literature and society.

Or

PLO 4.1: Develop professional knowledge and skills related to pedagogical psychology, teaching methods, testing and assessment in organizing English teaching and learning activities at the high school level. (ELT)

Or

PLO 4.2: Develop basic knowledge of economics, business and business English communication skills to perform assigned tasks in the workplace. (Business English)

PLO 5: Build skills needed in the workplace such as study skills, translation, critical thinking, communication, information technology and essential skills for sustainable development.

PLO 6: Apply academic writing skills and scientific research methods into learning and research activities.

PLO 7: Develop English language competence to communicate effectively in social, academic and work contexts - equivalent to C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

PLO 8: Use the second foreign language to communication in situations related to family, life, study, leisure and travel - equivalent to B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

PLO 9: Demonstrate good political qualities, high sense of discipline, standard professional ethics, creativity; sense of responsibility in professional activities and for the community.

Students must meet the graduation requirements following the regulations on organization and training of undergraduate program according to the credit system of Ton Duc Thang University:

• Complete mandatory and elective courses and earn 140 credits including 109 credits for mandatory courses and 32 credits for elective courses required by the program;

• Obtain an MOS certificate at least 750/1000 (Word, Excel);

• Achieve the grade point (GPA) from 5.0 or above;

• Meet the requirements of skill-knowledge standards including the Essential Skills for Sustainable Development courses composing of 4 credits; Fundamentals of Informatics 1 and 2 courses;

• In addition, students must have Physical Education and National defense Education certificates.

- The training program is built on the basis of reference to the language programs of the TOP 100 best universities in the world as assessed by the QS World University Rankings.

- Beside developing students’ ability to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing, students are trained to reach a higher output standard of English, scientific research skills, and the 21st century sustainable development skills involving communication, collaboration, critical-thinking and creativity.

- Students are provided with support services such as self-study facilities at the modern on-campus library and many dynamic societies to build mutual understanding, friendship and develop individual talents. 

- Facilities and teaching conditions are internationally rated 5 stars out of 5 stars according to QS Stars (UK) standards for teaching, sports and extracurricular activities, with a system of campuses and physical training. Modern and comfortable facilities ensure the comprehensive development of learners.

Graduates in English language program find themselves faced with many choices when it comes to selecting a career including:

- Administrative staff / consulting / international cooperation of domestic and foreign agencies, companies, enterprises;

- English teachers at educational institutions such as foreign language centers, middle schools, high schools, and international schools;

- Collaborators of translation centers, notary offices.

They can also choose to continue their academic studies by doing an MA or a PhD in areas such as TESOL or Applied Linguistics.

They also have the ability to self-study and carry out research to improve professional qualifications in the fields of work.