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MA Linguistics at University of the Free State

University of the Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

The MA with specialisation in Linguistics trains researchers to contribute to knowledge at an advanced level or prepares graduates for an advanced, specialised career in linguistics.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities  |  Department: Linguistics and Language Practice  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Research degree: a dissertation (LIND8900) or two interrelated publishable manuscripts or published journal articles (LINA8900) on a theme chosen with the supervisor and academic head of department.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum average of 65% in an applicable Honours qualification (exit level 8).

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

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