MA English Studies (Taught; Literature or Language) at University of Limpopo

Programme overview

MA English Studies (Taught; Literature or Language) is a taught master's programme culminating in a mini-dissertation that carries 50% of the final mark. It is listed in the University of Limpopo Postgraduate Prospectus 2026 under the School of Languages and Communication Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Languages and Communication Studies | Duration: Minimum one year, maximum three years | Location: Polokwane (Mankweng), Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Taught modules plus a mini-dissertation carrying 50% of the final mark.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in English with an average of 60% in Literature, Language or the combination thereof.

ZAR 28,720 a year (2026). Single 2026 tuition amount printed for qualification code MAEA01 in the schedule (year-block T0). Tuition only; excludes residence, registration, application and other fees. The schedule does not separate domestic and international rates. Source

Applications are submitted online. A non-refundable application fee of R200 applies for South African students and R750 for international students, paid by bank deposit with proof of payment attached to the application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ul.ac.za/admissions/postgraduate-studies/

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