Postgraduate Diploma in Intercultural Communication at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A linguistically focused diploma for professionals who communicate across cultural boundaries or train and manage others who do, and for students and academics interested in intercultural communication. Programme material is in English; assignments and theses may be submitted in English or Afrikaans where lecturer proficiency allows.

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

What you will study

Four 30-credit modules: Linguistic Communication, Intercultural (Linguistic) Communication, Pragmatic and Sociolinguistic Aspects, and Linguistic 'Mechanics'.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or another qualification accepted by Senate as equivalent. A brief statement of research interest is required. Admission to postgraduate programmes is competitive; meeting the 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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