Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages combines coursework and an assignment that broaden knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, Greek or Latin. Specialisation is possible in Biblical Hebrew or New Testament Greek linguistics, Bible translation, New Testament Greek literature, Classical Greek literature and Latin literature.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Ancient Studies | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four 30-credit modules: Theory, Method and Background; Text and Language Study I; Text and Language Study II; and a research essay in Ancient Languages.

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Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree with one of the ancient languages (Biblical Hebrew, another Semitic language, Greek or Latin) as a major, with an average final mark of 65% in the major leading to postgraduate study. Applicants with another language or related subject (e.g. Ancient Cultures or Biblical Studies) up to third-year level, with Hebrew, Greek or Latin at second-year level, may be admitted after completing supplementary work. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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