Department of English Language and Literature

B.A. in English Language and Literature

Graduates of the BA program are equipped with a high level of fluency and accuracy in English across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They can critically analyze texts and discourse, conduct research, interpret and translate between English and other languages, and write, edit, and review various texts. Graduates are also prepared to use English effectively in professional settings, including writing reports, memos, letters, giving presentations, leading seminars and public discussions, performing literary analysis, and managing public relations tasks with confidence and professionalism.

B.Ed in English Language Teaching

Graduates of the B.Ed program are prepared to teach English at secondary schools with competence, accuracy, and fluency. They acquire strong pedagogical skills, enabling them to organise and facilitate discussions and academic forums, critically engage with literary texts, conduct educational research, and serve as language specialists (writers, interpreters, or curriculum consultants). The program balances language proficiency with instructional methodology to produce well-rounded educators capable of contributing to Ethiopia’s education system. 

M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Graduates of the MA TEFL program demonstrate advanced knowledge in English language teaching and research. They are prepared to:

• Teach English at high schools, colleges, and universities
• Serve as teacher trainers at teacher education institutions
• Plan curricula and design syllabi
• Produce and evaluate teaching materials for schools and colleges
• Design and evaluate English language tests
• Conduct research in English language teaching and learning

M.A. in Linguistics and Communication

• Linguistics and Multilingualism Track: Graduates can describe and document languages, prepare dictionaries, conduct research on language development programs, plan languages, teach linguistics and multilingualism courses, and provide consultancy on language policy and development. 
• Communication and Culture Track: Graduates can teach language and communication courses, provide consultancy on communication and language development, conduct research on communication and culture, & analyse & synthesize diverse discourses.

PhD in English Language Teaching (ELT)

Graduates are able to train English teachers, work as specialists in areas such as syllabus design, teaching material production, classroom management, discourse analysis, and language testing, conduct advanced research in ELT, supervise graduate students, evaluate language programs, and advise policymakers on English language education.

PhD in Applied Linguistics and Communication (AplCo)

Graduates conduct advanced research in language, communication, and culture, interpret and analyze spoken and written texts, teach language, linguistics, and communication at higher education levels, and prepare dictionaries and linguistic resources.

Doctor of Education in English (DEdE)

Graduates are equipped to evaluate programs, curricula, and instructional materials, design and assess tests, train professionals in English education, teach at teacher education colleges, advise and monitor students’ work, support government bodies, and supervise educational institutions to improve English language education.

BA in English Language and Literature

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Government: Ministry of Education, regional education bureaus, and local education offices as communication officers, language experts, or administrators.
• Education: Public and private secondary schools, technical and vocational institutions as English teachers.
• Private Sector: Private schools, language institutes, and tutorial centres.
• Media and Publishing: Editors, proofreaders, content creators in publishing houses, advertising agencies, radio and TV stations, newspapers, and online platforms.
• NGOs and International Organisations: Communication assistants, public information officers, documentation specialists, or outreach staff for education and literacy programs.

BEd in English Language Education

Graduates are primarily employed as:

• English language teachers in government and private secondary schools.
• Teacher trainers in teacher education colleges.
• Pedagogical experts in regional education bureaus and affiliated government bodies.
• Project officers or literacy program coordinators for NGOs and international development agencies such as Save the Children, UNICEF, and Plan International.
• Trainers in private colleges, tutorial centres, and English language programs.

MA in Linguistics and Communication

Graduates can work in:

• Universities and colleges as lecturers, researchers, or thesis supervisors.
• Research centres focused on language, culture, or education policy, including the Ethiopian Institute of Curriculum Development and NEAEA.
• Ministries (Education, Culture and Tourism) as curriculum developers or language policy advisers.
• Media institutions as language experts, consultants, or translators.
• NGOs, INGOs, and international research organisations as monitoring and evaluation specialists, documentation officers, or language development advisers.
• Emerging sectors such as language technology, AI, natural language processing, and digital education tools.

MA in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Graduates are employed as:

• Lecturers and researchers in universities and teacher training colleges.
• Senior curriculum experts, assessment developers, or national trainers in the Ministry of Education and regional bureaus.
• Consultants, trainers, and project designers for NGOs and INGOs such as the British Council, USAID, and UNICEF.
• Teachers and material developers in international schools and private universities.
• Test designers, assessors, and quality assurance specialists in English language testing organisations (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL).

PhD in ELT (English Language Teaching)

Graduates are employed in:

• Higher education institutions as professors, department heads, deans, research coordinators, and MA/PhD supervisors.
• Ministry of Education and national examination agencies as senior advisers for curriculum reform and teacher training.
• NGOs, INGOs, and donor-funded education programs as consultants, facilitators, and evaluation experts.
• Academic publishing as authors, reviewers, or editors for textbooks and scholarly journals.
• International forums, collaborations, and language education projects.

PhD in Applied Linguistics and Communication

Graduates can work as:

• University professors, researchers, and academic supervisors.
• Advisers for national language policy implementation in ministries such as Education, Culture and Tourism, and Communication Affairs.
• Consultants in media institutions, NGOs, and public information agencies.
• Coordinators and trainers in multilingual development projects and intercultural communication.
• Participants in international academic collaborations, research grants, and fellowships focusing on language preservation, sociolinguistics, communication studies, and educational equity.

PhD in English Language Education

Graduates are eligible for:

• Leadership roles in academic institutions as professors, department chairs, deans, or research directors.
• Education policy design and implementation at the Ministry of Education.
• Consulting for curriculum revision, national education strategies, and teacher professional development.
• Senior advisor or project lead roles in NGOs and international organizations (e.g., UNESCO, USAID, British Council, World Bank).
• High-level educational consulting, research publishing, and international program