Bachelor of Arts Honours in English at University of Mpumalanga

The BA Honours in English is a one year, full-time, 120 credit, NQF exit level 8 qualification which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies (Master’s and Doctoral) for those who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga or elsewhere. The purpose of the programme is to give students an opportunity to engage intensively with a variety of rich texts which will prompt critical and original thought.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

The BA Honours in English is a one year, full-time, 120 credit, NQF exit level 8 qualification which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies (Master’s and Doctoral) for those who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga or elsewhere.

Career pathways

Graduates with an Honours degree in English can work in all jobs that demand higher levels of language usage or that involve textual interpretation, rhetoric, communication, or meaning production. Given the breadth, adaptability, and utility of studying English at a postgraduate level, employment opportunities abound for graduates.

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