What is English Studies? Why choose to study English Studies at Dai Nam University?

What is the English Studies major? Is it a good idea to study English Studies? What does this major entail? What are the potential career paths and salaries for graduates? These common questions concern many candidates and parents while considering to apply for English Studies at the university level. In this article, we aim to provide answers to these questions and help readers make an informed decision.

What is English Studies?

The English Studies major is a field of education and research focused on the English language. Specifically, at the university level, the general goal of this major is to train professionals with in-depth expertise related to the English language.

English Studies is among the most common fields of study for applicants to university admission. 

English Studies primarily lays the foundation for students with basic & advanced knowledge of the English language (phonetics, grammar, vocabulary, texts) and specialized knowledge in socio-cultural fields; then the use of English in communication with native speakers, especially focusing on proficiency in 4 basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).This major also puts a great emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills related to English in the context of social communication and the working environment after graduation. Students can follow a specialized orientation that they are passionate about or interested in, such as: Economic & Business English, English for Tourism & Services, or English Language Teacher Education. Although on the same foundation of socio-cultural combined with language knowledge and skills, each orientation has its own characteristics and training content.

English Studies is in great demand for human resources. Career opportunities are always available for students specializing in this major.

What is included in the English Studies major

- Foundational knowledge and skills include: courses related to foreign languages in general, for example: linguistics, Vietnamese, culture, civilization, sociology, psychology.

- Specialized knowledge and skills include: 04 English skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), communication in English, literature & culture of English-speaking countries, language knowledge (phonetics, grammar, vocabulary), the use of English in communication, English-Vietnamese & Vietnamese-English translation and interpretation.

- Advanced knowledge and skills: Depending on their selected specialized direction, the students will be provided with advanced knowledge and necessary professional skills. If students choose to major in Economic & Business English, they will learn the foundation knowledge about Economics & Business in English, develop translation skills in Commerce, trade negotiations, etc. Or if they choose to specialize in the English Language Teacher Education, they would learn and practice through courses related to English teaching methods, testing & assessment in English teaching, learning materials improvement, cultural & linguistic factors in teaching English, …

The training program of English Studies includes practical courses for students to practice and do internships to master 04 English skills in communication and in their selected majors

What are career opportunities and development for students majoring in English Studies after graduation?Studying English Studies prepares graduates for a diverse range of professional fields, depending on their professional orientation and ability: 
- Establish a business according to their professions, potentials and actual conditions in such fields as English Education, English - Vietnamese translation and interpretation, or Tourism - Services.

The starting salary of a Bachelor of English Studies ranges from 10-15 million VND/month. The more experienced and outstanding they are, the higher salary they get

Translators and interpreters in International companies, enterprises or agencies.

- Specialists in external affairs, domestic or foreign enterprises, governmental or non-governmental organizations operated in Vietnam and abroad.

- English teachers in Educational institutes (especially for graduates follow the English Language Teacher Education), including foreign language centers or English centers.

Depending on each position and career field, the average salary of DNU graduates majoring in English Studies in the past few years has reached 10-15 million VND/month

What benefits can students have if applying for English Studies at Dai Nam University?

Dai Nam University was established in 2007 with the mission "Training graduates to have fulfilling lives and become upstanding citizens" and the motto "Avoid whatever shall harm students in the slightest, and pursue what is best for them.”

Faculty of English Studies at Dai Nam University has 16 years of training with more than 2000 Bachelors currently working in Educational institutes, national and international trading and tourism enterprises

Studying English Studies at Dai Nam University, students can get the following benefits:
1. Comprehensive development of mindset, physical, and ethics. These are the core and fundamental qualities for learners to become upstanding citizens contributing to the nation and society. Be surrounded with a friendly, green, clean, beautiful and safe environment.
2. Receive academic & soft skills training to live, study and work well in the context of international integration and globalized economy; receive training to develop entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking through specialized courses included in the program, extracurricular and internship activities.
3. Have opportunities to study and interact with enthusiastic, dynamic and professional teaching staff, including foreign lecturers from English-speaking countries. In particular, from Cohort 17, excellent students may have opportunities to experience culture, practice language and communication ability in other countries, contributing to raising their overall GPAs at university.

A professional teaching staff and modern facilities ensure the best learning environment for students

4. Have choices to such diverse common specialized orientations as: Business - Economics English, English Language Teacher Education, and English for Tourism - Services.

5. Get access to one of the three most popular foreign languages in Vietnam: Chinese, Korean, and Japanese; depending on each student’s interests and strengths.

What are the differences between the English Studies major of Dai Nam University and of other universities? 
The highlights of English Studies training program at Dai Nam University compared to other universities’ programs are: 

1-The English Studies training program of Dai Nam University is designed flexibly, focusing on core knowledge and values so that students can develop their personal abilities to the fullest based on their specialized direction to acquire success in the future (e.g. English for Tourism - Services, English Language Teacher Education, Economic & Business English)

Learn with highly qualified and well-experienced native lecturers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-Dai Nam University gives students great opportunities to network and communicate on a daily basis with foreign students from English-speaking countries (Starting from the academic year 2023-2024, Dai Nam University will be hosting 200 Indian students studying General Medicine Program)

Diverse extracurricular activities to make interaction and connect students

3-Especially, from cohort 17, the training program is shortened to 3.5 years so that students could save accommodation, living and travel expenses for a half year. Students are prepared with enough knowledge to graduate and get jobs sooner. In addition, they could choose to specialize in one more major at the same time (dual degree).

All of the graduates majoring in English Studies at Dai Nam University have jobs related to their field of study

How to become a student of English Studies at Dai Nam University?

In the academic year 2023 - 2024, the English Studies (major code: 7220201) of Dai Nam University admits 200 students into Full-time undergraduate programs according to 04 admission methods:

Method 1: Selection based on the National High School Exam results of 03 subjects registered for admission. 

Method 2: Selection based on Grade 12’s transcripts of 03 subjects registered for admission.

Method 3: Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and Dai Nam University

Method 4: Admission for applicants graduated from International High schools

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Fill in the Online application form at: Hồ sơ xét tuyển 

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