Overview

Key features

The students in the Language Practice program at University of Johannesburg will receive practical competences:

Language proficiency in chosen languages

Writing and productive skills

Translation, interpreting and text editing skills.

Terminology and document management skills

Basic language, text and discourse research skills.

And Foundational competences:

Knowledge of an insight into the theoretical underpinning of linguistics, the chosen languages and communication.

Career Opportunities

Language practitioner (translator, text editor, interpreter)

language planner

language manager

lexicographer

terminologist

copy writer

journalist

subtitler
plain language specialist.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literature of the Main Language
Poetry
Prose
Drama
Oral Art
Grammar of the Main Language
Sociolinguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

388 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Language Studies View 27 other Bachelors in Language 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

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application form with supporting documents
Final School results
Valid Passport or Identity Document or Birth Certificate
Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any Language other than English)
Provide proof of a non - refundable Application Fee R200.00
Provide proof of the English Proficiency where English was not used as a medium of learning and teaching (the University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS at an overall score of 6 and TOEFL at an average score of 80–104 for Undergraduate programmes)

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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

47813 ZAR / year

≈ 47813 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47813 ZAR / year

≈ 47813 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R47 812.66 - R59 067.62

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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Overview

Key features

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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