Beaconhouse National University

Beaconhouse National University

Seal of Beaconhouse National University
Type	Private
Established	2003
Vice-Chancellor	Shahid Hafeez Kardar
Students	1540
Undergraduates	1300 total
Postgraduates	240
Location	Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Campus	Urban 35 acres (14 ha) (Tarogil, main campus)
Newspaper	The BNU Gazette
Affiliations	HEC, ACU
Website	bnu.edu.pk

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is a private liberal arts university located in Lahore, in the province of Punjab, Pakistan.

Founded in 2003 by Beaconhouse School System, it is located at the Raiwind, a subdivision of Lahore District; the BNU campus is adjacent to the Bahria Town.

BNU offers study programmes in Visual Design and Arts, Architecture, Liberal Arts, Computer Information Technology and Mass Communication. It is also a member of Higher Education Commission and Association of Commonwealth Universities.^[1]

Beaconhouse National University also organise Pakistans largest university level Festival known as Bestival

Schools and Departments

Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts & Design (SVAD)

The School of Visual Arts & Design (SVAD) is the oldest department at BNU and consists of seven departments.

• Department of Fine Art:

The Department of Fine Art offers an undergraduate program of BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Visual Arts.

• Department of Jewelry & Accessory Design:

The Department of Jewelry & Accessory Design offers an undergraduate program of B.Des (Bachelor of Design) in Jewelry & Accessory Design.

• Department of Photography:

The Department of Photography offers an undergraduate program of BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Photography.

• Department of Textile Design, Fibre & Fashion Studies:

The Department of Textile Design, Fibre & Fashion Studies offers two undergraduate programs leading to a B.Des (Bachelor of Design) in Textile & Fibre Studies or a B.Des (Bachelor of Design) in Fashion & Fibre Studies.

• Department of Visual Communication Design:

The Department of Visual Communication Design offers an undergraduate program of BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Visual Communication Design.

• Department of Art History & Critical Studies:

The Department of Art History & Critical Studies offers an undergraduate program of BA (Hons) Double Major in Fine Arts and History of Art.

• Centre For Art & Design Education & Research:

The Centre For Art & Design Education & Research offers two postgraduate programs leading to a MA (Masters) in Art & Design Studies and a MA (Masters) in Art Education.

Razia Hassan School of Architecture (SA)

The Razia Hassan School of Architecture (SA) lead by Dean Dr. Gulzar haider was instituted in 2004. It offers a five-year undergraduate program leading to a B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) degree and a two-year postgraduate program leading to a M. Arch. (Master of Architecture) degree.

School of Media and Mass Communication (SMC)

The School of Media and Mass Communication (SMC) consists of the Department of Theatre, Film & Television and the Department of Journalism.

• Department of Theatre, Film & Television (TFT):

The Department of Theatre, Film & Television (TFT) offers a BA (Hons) in Social Sciences with major in Theatre, Film & TV Studies

• Department of Journalism:

The Department of Journalism offers offers one undergraduate program and three postgraduate programs. BA (Hons) in Social Sciences with major in Media Studies, MA in Mass Communication, MS Public Relations & Advertising and M. Phil Mass Communication.

Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS)

The Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS) consists of the Department of Liberal Arts and the Department of Economics.

• Department of Liberal Arts:

The Department of Liberal Arts (DLA) offers an undergraduate program leading to a BA (Hons) in Social Sciences with major in Liberal Studies.

• Department of Economics:

The Department of Economics offers two undergraduate programs leading to a B.Sc (Hons) in Banking and Finance and a B.Sc (Hons) in Economics.

School of Computer & Information Technology (SCIT)

School of Computer & Information Technology (SCIT) offers three undergraduate programs leading to a BSc (Hons) in Management and Business Computing, BSc (Hons) in Finance and Business Computing and BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering as well as a postgraduate program leading to a MS in Business Information Technology.

Institute of Psychology (IP)

The Institute of Psychology was established in 2004 and offers one undergraduate, one doctorate and six postgraduate programs.

• Undergraduate:

• B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Psychology.

• Postgraduate:

• M.Sc in Counseling Psychology

• M.Sc in School and Educational Psychology

• M.Sc in Clinical Psychology

• M.Sc in Organizational and Business Psychology

• MS Clinical and Counseling Psychology

• M. Phil Applied Psychology

• Doctorate:

The School of Education offers a PHD Program with specialization in the following areas of psychology:

• Clinical Psychology

• Counseling Psychology

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• School and Educational Psychology

• Health Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

School of Education (SE)

The School of Education (SE) was established in 2005 and offers four postgraduate programs leading to M. Phil in Education, M. Phil in Educational Leadership and Management, M. Phil in Teaching English as a Second Language and M. Phil in Linguistics.

Faculty

BNU currently has a 92 full-time and 150 adjunct faculty members including:

• Nayyar Ali Dada, a renowned architect.
• Tariq Rahman, an academic, columnist and intellectual, known for his work in the field of linguistics.

Societies

BNU has a number of student-driven societies, clubs and associations that work under the tutelage of student affairs office. Societies and clubs at BNU include:

• The Maya Tree

• BNU Student Association for Human Rights and Social Change

• BNU Sports Department

• BNU Music Society

• BNU Photographic Society

• BNU Dramatics Society (BeaDS)

• BNU Adventure Society

• BNU Character Building Society

• BNU Debating Society

• BNU Media Club

• BNU Model United Nations (BNUMUN)

• BNU Plan9 Entrepreneurial Society (BP9)

• BNU Volunteer Society (BVS)

• BNU Performing Arts Society (Char Gram)

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) BNU Student Branch

• BNU Table Tennis Society

• BNU Flash Mob Society

Awards

BNU was given, in February 2008, the highest status (Category 'W') by the Higher Education Commission in its ranking of universities in Pakistan.

Notable alumni

• Jimmy Khan, musician
• Mehreen Murtaza, fine artist
• Basir Mehmood, fine artist
• Zaineb Siddiqui, art curator
• Fahd Hussayn, fashion designer
• Shehzil Malik, art director
• Soraya Sikander, fine artist
• Salman Ahmed Khan, film actor (Zinda Bhaag)
• Azeem Hamid, theatre director
• Gohar Rasheed, theatre & film actor
• Haroon Shahid, musician (SYMT)
• Rahma Ali, actress & musician

References

Universities in Lahore Public universities Government College University ITU Lahore King Edward Medical University Kinnaird College Lahore College for Women University National College of Arts Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design University of Education University of Engineering and Technology University of Health Sciences University of the Punjab University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Virtual University of Pakistan Private universities Ali Institute of Education Beaconhouse National University COMSATS University of Science and Technology Forman Christian College Global Institute Lahore Hajvery University Imperial College of Business Studies Institute of Management Sciences International Fashion Academy Pakistan Islamia College Lahore Garrison University Lahore Leads University Lahore School of Economics Lahore School of Fashion Design Lahore University of Management Sciences Minhaj University National College of Business Administration and Economics National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences National University of Modern Languages Qarshi University The Superior College University of Central Punjab University of Lahore University of Management and Technology University of South Asia These universities are recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.