Master of Arts in Lexicography (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Lexicography entails independent research on an approved topic under a supervisor. It trains students as researchers in theoretical lexicography and practising lexicographers, and equips them to teach lexicography to build a broad South African dictionary culture.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Afrikaans and Dutch | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Full-thesis research degree in lexicography completed under supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BAHons degree in a relevant language or in General Linguistics, or another qualification accepted by Senate as equivalent to such an Honours degree. Applicants also submit a CV with contact details of three referees, evidence of written academic work and a statement of research interest (research outline, aims and methodology). Selection is competitive.

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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