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A Bachelor’s degree in Urdu focuses on the language, literature, linguistics, and cultural heritage associated with Urdu-speaking societies. Urdu, a rich and poetic language with roots in Persian, Arabic, and Turkish, is widely spoken in South Asia—especially in Pakistan and parts of India.
Studying Urdu abroad allows students to explore classical and modern Urdu literature, poetry, media, translation studies, and linguistics. It also includes the study of history, identity, and politics through the lens of language. The program equips students with strong skills in reading, writing, translation, and critical analysis, ideal for careers in education, diplomacy, journalism, cultural preservation, or academia.
A Bachelor’s in Urdu is typically a 3 to 4-year degree program, offered within departments of South Asian studies, linguistics, or world languages. Programs combine language proficiency development with literary and cultural analysis. Students study texts ranging from classical poetry by Ghalib and Mir to modern Urdu fiction, cinema, and media. Courses are often taught in a combination of English and Urdu, depending on the student's proficiency level. Advanced programs also include script reading (Nastaʿlīq), Urdu calligraphy, comparative literature, and translation studies.
Introduction to Urdu Language & Script
Basics of Urdu Grammar and Composition
Classical Urdu Poetry (Ghazal tradition)
South Asian Cultural & Historical Contexts
Urdu Short Stories & Modern Prose
Literary Analysis & Criticism
Urdu Linguistics
Translation Theory & Practice
Contemporary Urdu Literature
Gender and Politics in Urdu Texts
Research Methodology in Language Studies
Final-Year Dissertation or Translation Project
Urdu Grammar & Syntax
Classical Urdu Literature
Modern Urdu Fiction & Drama
South Asian Literary Traditions
Urdu Linguistics & Phonetics
Poetics and Rhetoric
Translation & Interpretation Studies
Urdu Media & Cinema
Calligraphy and Script Study
Research/Thesis Project
United Kingdom
Universities like SOAS University of London offer specialized programs in Urdu and South Asian Studies, providing access to rich archival materials and native-speaking instructors.
United States
Institutions such as University of Chicago, Harvard, and University of Texas at Austin have strong South Asian Language and Area Studies (SALAS) departments offering Urdu language and literature tracks.
Canada
Universities like University of Toronto and McGill University offer Urdu within South Asian Studies or Modern Languages departments, often with a multicultural lens.
Germany & France
Some institutions offer Urdu through their Oriental or Islamic Studies departments, such as Humboldt University (Berlin) and INALCO (Paris), with strong emphasis on literary and religious texts.
India & Pakistan (for advanced immersion)
Though not typically “abroad” for native speakers, foreign students often travel to Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), or University of the Punjab for advanced immersion and research.
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