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Master of Arts: Afrikaans (Dissertation/Research) at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

A master's in Afrikaans by research (dissertation) at NQF level 9. Students are admitted only with the preceding qualification passed at 65% or more and acceptance by the department.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Entry requirements

NQF 8 Honours degree in the discipline (or approved cognate) with an average of at least 65% and at least 65% for the Honours Research Project; a passed NQF 8 Research Methods module; a concept note outlining the proposed research; computer and internet literacy and good academic writing skills; applicants may face written tests or interviews.

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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