Overview

The possibilities of the Language and Culture programme at the Stellenbosch University are endless and include careers in the media and journalism, the diplomatic service, the editing and book industry, teaching, tourism, the world of music and theatre, public relations, communication and other careers that may not even exist yet. The limits of your language determine the limits of your world. Don't limit your world!

Quick Facts:

General Linguistics and Information Skills are compulsory first-year subjects. You are able to choose from language subjects such as Afrikaans en Nederlands, Afrikaans Language Acquisition, African Languages, Biblical Hebrew, Chinese, English Studies, French, German, Greek, Latin, Sign Language Studies, Basic Xhosa and Xhosa. In addition to languages, the programme also includes culture subjects such as Ancient Cultures, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Theatre Science and Visual Studies. You may take either two language subjects, or a language and a culture subject as majors. All the subjects, with the exception of Afrikaans Language Acquisition, Basic Xhosa and Sign Language Studies, can be taken as majors, as long as there are no clashes in your timetable.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Afrikaans Language Acquisition

African Languages

Applied English Language Studies

Biblical Hebrew

Chinese

English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 9 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

Student support form (students with disabilities)

Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)

Application fee (R100) – 8 USD

Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL

For the NSC an aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)

Home Language 50%

First Additional Language 50%

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

134287 ZAR / year

≈ 134287 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

57767 ZAR / year

≈ 57767 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International (Outside of Africa) and Africa (beyond the SADC* countries and excluding Rwanda): Tuition + International Tuition fee (ITF) ) R76,520

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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