Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies (Potchefstroom) at North-West University

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies (Potchefstroom) is listed in the NWU Faculty of Humanities admission requirements for 2027. It is offered at Potchefstroom with a duration of 3 years. The published minimum APS is 24.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: School of Languages | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects offered at this campus: Afrikaans and Dutch (AFLL); Creative Writing (SKRK); English (ENLL); French (FREN); German (GERM); Language Practice (LPRA); Setswana - (HL) (SETM); Setswana - SAL (ATSN); South African Sign Language (SASL)

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 24. Minimum APS 24. Afrikaans (AFLL): Gr. 12 Afrikaans (HL) level 4 (50-59%) OR Afrikaans (FAL) level 5 (60- 69%); English (ENLL): Gr 12 English (HL) level 4 (50-59%) OR English (FAL) level 5 (60-69%); Setswana for mother-tongue speakers (SETM): Gr. 12 Setswana/Sesotho/Sepedi (HL) level 4 (50-59%); Setswana for non-mother-tongue speakers (ATSN): no pre-requisites

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 1 June 2026. Selection courses closed on 30 June 2026; general courses and residence applications close on 31 August 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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