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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages is an NQF level 8 qualification in the Faculty of Theology at North-West University, offered by contact on the Potchefstroom campus (qualification code 3DA-L02-T601P-FT). It develops knowledge of the ancient world and of ancient texts in their original script in Greek, Latin and Semitic languages, and leads to the MA in Ancient Languages.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules are the Ancient Languages Research Report and Textual Methodology for Ancient Languages; students then select four from modules such as Approaching the Ancient World, Ancient Mind, Greek texts in their ancient context, Approaches to Latin literature and East Semitic languages and cultures (134 credits in total).

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Entry requirements

A BA in Ancient Languages, BTh, BDiv or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification, with at least one of the ancient languages (Greek, Semitic Languages or Latin) at NQF level 7 and an average module mark of at least 60% (a student below 60% may apply for an interview with the subject group chairperson or school director), and an average of at least 60% in the relevant third-level modules of the first degree; selection is based on academic achievement.

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

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