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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Afrikaans) at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

A first-year postgraduate programme consolidating theoretical knowledge of Afrikaans, particularly linguistics and literature, and preparing students for independent research-based postgraduate study.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Two compulsory modules (Research Project and Research Approaches and Methodologies) plus three electives from Linguistics and Literature, such as Literary Theory, Comparative Literature, Textual Criticism and Contemporary Afrikaans Literature; all at NQF level 8.

Career pathways

Researcher or practitioner in language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media, community development and tourism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree (NQF level 7) with an average of at least 60% overall and at least 60% in the chosen discipline; candidates below 60% or from cognate disciplines may be admitted at the Head of Faculty/Dean discretion after motivation; departmental approval and a motivation for admission required.

Main intake: February. The 2027 academic year opens on 4 January 2027; first-year registration runs 25 January to 5 February 2027 and the first teaching block starts on 8 February 2027. Second semester teaching starts on 12 July 2027.

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are open until 31 October 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/how-to-apply/

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