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Bachelor of Arts Honours in German at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

Coursework honours programme presented in German that deepens knowledge of German language and literature and develops research methodology for independent research. Themes typically include literature and society, capitalism and social class, and gender studies. Bursaries for study or training in Germany are made available where possible.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Modern Foreign Languages  |  Duration: One year  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 90-credit module, German Literature and Aspects of Cultural Mediation (three literature topics in weekly seminars with assignments and oral presentations), and a 30-credit research assignment. Presented in four lectures and two seminars per week.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BA degree with German as a major and an average final mark of 65% in the major.

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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