Programme Overview
The BA in Language and Heritage Studies (LHS) is a dynamic four-year interdisciplinary programme designed to preserve and advance Bhutan’s linguistic and cultural heritage while preparing graduates for national and global opportunities. Combining advanced Dzongkha and English studies with Bhutanese culture, history, Buddhist philosophy, and contemporary global perspectives, the programme equips students to bridge tradition, innovation, and global engagement.
Aligned with Bhutan’s constitutional mandate, the 13th Five-Year Plan, and initiatives such as Gelephu Mindfulness City, students engage in fieldwork, digital documentation, experiential learning, and a capstone project to develop analytical, communicative, ethical, and digital competencies essential for Bhutan’s knowledge and heritage sectors.
Why Choose BA LHS?
Strengthen bilingual proficiency
Dzongkha and English language mastery for communication and translation.
Engage deeply with Bhutanese culture
Learn history, philosophy, identity, and oral traditions.
Contribute to national preservation
Participate in documentation, research, and cultural policy initiatives.
Hands-on learning
Field studies, digital archiving, and research projects.
What You Will Learn
Bilingual Studies (Dzongkha & English)
Linguistics, literature, creative writing, and translation.
Culture & Heritage Studies
Bhutanese culture, oral traditions, history, identity, and globalisation.
Buddhist Philosophy & Ethics
Foundational perspectives fostering moral reasoning and cultural insight.
Research & Documentation
Qualitative research, fieldwork, heritage documentation, and digital archiving.
Contemporary Competencies
Communication, critical thinking, digital literacy, leadership, and cultural entrepreneurship.
Career Pathways