HONOURS DEGREES
Requirements and degrees
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. Jacomien van Niekerk
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
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 Afrikaans (Prof. Jacomien van Niekerk)
MA Applied Language Studies (Dr. Joanine Nel)
MA Creative Writing (Prof. David Medalie)
MA General Literary Theory (Prof. Jacomien van Niekerk)
MA Linguistics (Ms. Suléne Pilonl)
PhD Afrikaans (Prof. Jacomien van Niekerk)
PhD Creative Writing (Prof. David [email protected])
PhD Linguistics (Dr. Joanine Nel)
PhD Literary Theory (Prof. Jacomien van Niekerk)
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.