Master of Arts in Language Practice at North-West University

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Language Practice is an NQF level 9 master's degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time and part-time on the Vanderbijlpark campus. Qualification code: 1CU N01 L801V.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 1-3 years full-time; 2-4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

A student must have a recognised Honours degree in any language, language practice, translation studies, or have the status of such a degree approved by Senate. Its study contents must be to the satisfaction of the Chairperson of the Subject Group, the Director of the Research Focus Area, and where necessary, the Director of the School of Languages, for a proposed MA study. A student must have obtained an average mark of at least 65% in the BA honours examination. In case a student did not obtain 65% in the BA honours examination, he/she may apply for an interview with the Chairperson of the particular subject group, the School Director and the Director of the Focus Area. The student also has to demonstrate an acceptable level of academic literacy.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 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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