HONOURS
BA Hons (Afrikaans)
An average of at least 65% for Afrikaans at third-year level is a prerequisite for application for BA Hons in Afrikaans. Students can choose from a large number of modules in Afrikaans language and literature, as well as Dutch literature, linguistics and general literary theory.
Contact the programme manager for more information: Prof. Willie Burger
BA Hons (Applied Language Studies)
An average of at least 65% in a major subject (a language, linguistics or a language-related discipline) at third-year level is a prerequisite. Students can choose from a huge variety of modules, including linguistics, sociolinguistics, editing and translation. The primary focus is on second-language instruction and academic literacy.
Contact the programme manager for more information: Dr. Joanine Nel
BA Hons (Literary Theory)
This is a one-year degree for post-graduate students who want to immerse themselves in critical theory while studying a diverse selection of literary texts from many different literary traditions. Classes are presented in English. All students will also undertake an independent research project on a topic of their choice.
Modules on offer include:
Students with a three year Baccalaureus degree (or comparable tertiary qualification) with at least 70 credits in a language, Literary Theory or language related discipline can apply for admission to the degree.
Contact the programme manager for more information: Prof. Willie Burger
Application process
1. Follow UP’s procedure for application and take note of the deadline for applications
2. The University will inform you by November if your application was successful.
Bursaries
1. General information on bursaries and study financing at UP can be found at: Fees & Funding
2. Students can also apply for bursaries from the National Research Foundation: (www.nrf.ac.za).
Deadlines for registration
The last day on which students may register for honours is 31 March of each year.
MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL DEGREES
Requirements and degrees
An average of at least 65% in the previous relevant qualification is a prerequisite for admission to an MA or doctorate.
At master’s and doctoral level several specialists in the Department can give guidance in widely different fields. Students can register for one of the following degrees:
MA Creative Writing (Prof. David Medalie)
MA Afrikaans (research) (Dr. Jacomien van Niekerk)
MA General Literary Theory (Dr. Jacomien van Niekerk)
MA Linguistics (Dr. Joanine Nel)
MA Applied Language Studies (Dr. Joanine Nel)
PhD Afrikaans (Dr. Jacomien van Niekerk)
PhD Literary Theory (Dr. Jacomien van Niekerk)
PhD Linguistics (Dr. Joanine Nel)
PhD Creative Writing (Prof. David [email protected])
We prefer prospective students to write a letter to the programme manager before submitting a formal application. This enables us to determine whether the Department or the Language Subject Group has a specialist in the field of your interest.
Application process
1. Follow UP’s procedure for application
2. Please be advised that the Research Committee of the Department of Afrikaans consider all applications and take the following into account in addition to the applicant’s percentage:
• applicant’s writing skills
• applicant’s proven research skills
• applicant’s theoretical preparedness
• applicant’s research focus.
3. Students have to submit a preliminary research proposal of five pages before a final decision can be made regarding admission.
Bursaries
1. General information on bursaries and study financing at UP can be found at: Fees & Funding
2. Students can also apply for bursaries from the National Research Foundation: (www.nrf.ac.za).
3. Great Bursaries for 2021 are alo offered by SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns
Deadlines for registration
The last day on which students may register for a master’s or a doctoral degree is 31 March of each year.
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