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Master of Arts in English at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in English Language and Literature at University of Mpumalanga will enable students to further their studies and conduct independent research in areas of their own interest. In this programme, which involves writing a dissertation, students are guided and supported by assigned, highly qualified supervisors in the fields of English Literature and English Language. Areas of research will be determined by staff areas of expertise and the interests of the students.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Career pathways

The career opportunities for people with a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature include lecturing in higher education institutions, and working as language experts, editors, proof-readers, translators, communications officers, journalists, authors, copywriters, and marketing professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hold an Honours degree in English with an average of 65%; Achieve an average of at least 65% for the Honours research report

ZAR 64,074 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Full-Time Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees (Full-Time Year 1) Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for master's programmes for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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