Literature Education

The undergraduate Literature Education program provides in-depth training in Language, Literature, and Teaching Methodology of Literature, equipping graduates with a solid foundation for various career paths. Graduates can work as Literature teachers at upper secondary schools, lower secondary schools, continuing education centers, vocational and professional secondary schools. They can also pursue careers in language research, literary studies, creative writing, journalism, editing, cultural management, or propaganda work.

Graduates of the Literature Education program are also qualified to continue their academic journey at the Master’s and Doctoral levels in fields such as Language, Literature, Literary Theory, and Teaching Methodology of Literature. Additionally, Literature Education students may transition into related disciplines such as Vietnamese Studies, Hanoi Studies, Political Science, Journalism and Communication, among others.

Career Ideals

Each of us will eventually choose a profession and spend half of our life with it. The happiest people are those who find joy in their work, who live with ideals and professional purpose. Choosing a career paints the picture of one’s life and determines whether it will be fulfilling. Choose to become a Literature teacher for a noble purpose—to convey the message of life through the art of language; to learn, teach, and do meaningful things that enrich spiritual life in a world where material civilization changes every day, in an era of cultural globalization. Studying Literature, teaching Literature, or working in any profession is ultimately about: Liberating oneself, Discovering oneself, Creating oneself, Living as oneself, and finally, Preserving oneself.

Career Opportunities after Graduation

Graduates of the undergraduate Literature Education program at the Faculty of Education, Hanoi Metropolitan University, have excellent career prospects.

The program provides in-depth training in Language, Literature, and Literature Teaching Methodology, equipping students with a solid foundation for careers such as: teaching Literature at upper secondary and lower secondary schools, continuing education centers, vocational and professional secondary schools; conducting language or literary research; working as writers, journalists, editors; or serving as officers in cultural organizations or propaganda departments.

Graduates are also well-prepared to pursue further studies at the Master’s and Doctoral levels in fields such as Language, Literature, Literary Theory, and Teaching Methodology of Literature. Literature students may also shift their careers to related areas such as Vietnamese Studies, Hanoi Studies, Political Science, Journalism and Communication, among others.

Faculty

The Literature Education faculty consists of passionate lecturers with many years of experience, strong research ability, teaching expertise, and artistic talent, who accompany students throughout their learning journey. Among them are Associate Professors and Doctors who studied both domestically and abroad, and who participate in writing and evaluating textbooks.

Curriculum

The program is designed with an application-oriented approach (POHE). Its core emphasizes general knowledge, fostering independent thinking, critical thinking, and laying the foundation for lifelong learning. With such a vision, the program equips students with foundational knowledge, core scientific knowledge, and methodological expertise to develop independent thinking, critical analysis, and self-study skills.

The curriculum is also aligned with the reforms of the general education program. With the credit-based training system, students can accelerate their studies, improve grades, pursue two programs simultaneously, and graduate early, giving them a strong competitive advantage after graduation.