BA specialising in Languages at University of Pretoria

This programme builds integrated communication skills along with knowledge of the grammar, literature and culture of at least two chosen languages. Students may major in Afrikaans, English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, isiZulu, Ndebele, Sepedi, Greek, Hebrew or Latin, and can add further languages or modules from other Humanities disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Grammar, literature and culture of at least two languages chosen from a wide list, alongside optional modules from other Humanities disciplines.

Career pathways

Advertising, media and communication, copywriting and creative writing, text and document design, editing, language planning, language teaching and training, lexicography, technical writing, public relations, translation, publishing, diplomatic relations or tourism.

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