Associate degree in English Language teaching

Brilliant Educational Institute's (BEI) Bachelor of Arts in English is an undergraduate degree that will provide students with a four-year experience that develops them into proficient users of the English language, linguistically knowledgeable individuals, and professionally competent English language teachers. This four-year experience also develops students' skills for employment in the fields of education and other language-related professions, or as a stepping stone to postgraduate studies.

Students can complete this degree using a hybrid delivery model; utilizing Microsoft Teams for live interactive classes and Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) for guided independent study, collaborative learning, and developing their skills.

Program Duration and Credit Structure

• Length: 4 years (3 semesters)

• Total Credits:  142credits (8 credits per semester)

• Delivery Mode: Hybrid —( Live Microsoft teams+ Moodle LMS )

• Learning Progression: 

The program aims to produce graduates who demonstrate high levels of English language proficiency, strong analytical and pedagogical skills, and the ability to apply linguistic and educational theories in real-world teaching and professional contexts.

3-Credit Course Structure (Total: 135 hours)

i. Zoom Live Classes: 45 hours

a. (15 weeks × 2 sessions × 1.5 hours)

ii. Moodle Activities: 25 hours

iii. Assignments/Projects: 25 hours

iv. Independent Study: 40 hours

Thus, a 3-credit course = 135 student learning hours, ensuring consistency with internationally recognized standards.

(a) The applicant must have successfully passed the Grade 12 examination (or BECA examination) with a minimum score of 65 marks in English.

(b) If the applicant passed the university entrance examination before 2021, they must have obtained a minimum of 55 marks in English and must not have continued university education thereafter.

(c) Applicants who attended university in their first or second year before 2021 and did not continue their university education thereafter may also apply.

(d) Students who have completed Grade 12 or high school from schools in ethnic regions may also apply.

(e) Holders of GED, IGCSE, O-Level, A-Level, and other internationally recognized high school completion diplomas may also apply.

Important Notes

i. Applicants mentioned in criteria (a) and (b) who do not meet the specified grade requirements may still apply by either:

• Taking the entrance examination administered by BEI, OR

• Completing the English Diploma course offered by BEI

ii. Applicants mentioned in criterion (d) must submit a recommendation letter from the schools they attended and must also take the entrance examination.

iii. Regardless of which program they have completed, all applicants must take and pass the English language examination conducted by BEI as part of the admission process.

iv. Applicants who possess evidence of IELTS, TOEFL, or CEFR A2 level proficiency, or official English language proficiency test certificates, will be exempted from the entrance examination requirement.

The Bachelor of Arts in English consists of Core Courses, Major Courses (English), and Elective Courses.

Students select electives based on academic interest and career goals.

• Public Relations

• Language and culture

• Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

• Introduction to sociology

• Logic in Practice

• Introduction to International Relations

• World History

• Understanding Human Interaction

• Community Development

• Negotiation in the Community

• Social History

• Language and Thought

• Political Institutions

• Stress and Stress Management

• Gender Studies (Gender and Language)

• Religion and Culture

• Pali Language / Pali Literature

Communicative Skills – 1

Communicative Skills – 2

Communicative Skills – 3

Communicative Skills – 4

Myanmar Studies (Aspects of Myanmar)

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

Research Paper Writing

Digital Literacy / Educational Technology

These courses provide theoretical and analytical foundations of the English language.

English Language Studies – 1: Introduction to General Linguistics and Phonetics

English Language Studies – 2: Introduction to English Phonology

English Language Studies – 3: Morphology

English Language Studies – 4: Syntactic Theory I

English Language Studies – 5: Syntactic Theory II and Introduction to Semantics

English Language Studies – 6: Syntactic Theory III and Introduction to Discourse Analysis

These courses develop pedagogical competence and classroom readiness.

Foundations of English Language Teaching

Methods and Approaches in English Language Teaching

Teaching Listening and Speaking

Teaching Reading and Writing

Classroom Management and Lesson Planning

Language Assessment and Testing

Materials Development and Educational Technology

Practicum / Teaching Internship

Literature courses strengthen language proficiency, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.

• English Literature – 1 to 14
  (Prose, Poetry, Drama, Short Stories, and the Novel from 17th–20th Century)

English Literature – 1: 19th & 20th Century Prose and Short Stories

English Literature – 2: 20th Century Poetry and Drama

English Literature – 3: 19th & 20th Century Prose and Short Stories

English Literature – 4: 20th Century Poetry and Drama

English Literature – 5: 16th–20th Century Prose and Short Stories

English Literature – 6: 19th & 20th Century Poetry and Drama

English Literature – 7: 16th–20th Century Prose and Short Stories

English Literature – 8: 19th & 20th Century Poetry and Drama

English Literature – 9: 19th & 20th Century Short Stories and the Novel

English Literature – 10: 18th & 19th Century Poetry and Drama

English Literature – 11: 19th & 20th Century Short Stories and the Novel

English Literature – 12: 18th & 19th Century Poetry and Drama

English Literature – 13: 19th Century Short Stories and the Novel

English Literature – 14: 17th & 18th Century Poetry and Drama

Translation and Interpretation – 1

Translation and Interpretation – 2

Translation and Interpretation – 3

Translation and Interpretation – 4

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in spoken and written English

Analyze English using linguistic theories

Design and deliver effective English language lessons

Assess learners and develop instructional materials

Conduct classroom-based and academic research

Work effectively in educational, social, and international contexts