Master of Arts in African Languages (Option 1) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MA in African Languages by coursework and research assignment develops an advanced reflective view of African languages through postgraduate study in literature and/or linguistics. Students choose a research problem with the department in literature, linguistics, communication, language acquisition or language teaching.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: African Languages | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Study of African Languages 873 (90 credits) and 874 (18 credits) plus a 72-credit Research Assignment (African Languages).

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Entry requirements

An Honours degree in African languages or another qualification considered by Senate as sufficient and appropriate. Supplementary work may be required depending on academic background; meeting minimum requirements 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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