Department of Arts, Languages and Literary Studies

Welcome to the Department Arts, Languages and Literary Studies, a premier locus for studies in Languages, Linguistics, Literature and the Arts. Formerly known as the department of Literature and Languages, the department of Arts, Languages and Literary Studies remains dedicated to delivering rigorous and exceptional academic instruction that fosters critical thinking, linguistic knowledgeability, literary expertise, cultural literacy, and advanced communicative mastery. Through a rich convergence of theoretical scholarship and creative expression, the department cultivates an intellectually vibrant environment designed to equip students with the analytical dexterity and artistic insight necessary to navigate our globalized world.

Our academic offerings are thoughtfully structured across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to address diverse professional, research, and scholarly ambitions:

• Undergraduate Curricula: We offer foundational programmes designed to build domain-specific mastery and analytical depth. These include; Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Bachelor in French, and Bachelor of Arts in Zambian Languages.
• Postgraduate Offerings: For advanced scholars, we provide robust graduate pathways, including the Master of Arts in Linguistics and Master of Arts in Literature. At the highest level of academic rigor, our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in Linguistics and Literature offer candidates the opportunity to undertake transformative, thesis-driven research that expands the boundaries of scholarship.
• Professional & Multilingual Short Courses: Beyond our degree programmes, the department coordinates dynamic, short-term language immersion courses tailored for professional development and practical fluency. These programmes cater to learners seeking functional and professional competence in key local tongues as well as prominent global languages, including Chinese, Japanese, English, and French.