Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Arts in African Languages and Linguistics (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is becoming a requirement. This is seen in media (both broadcast and print), in education, law, and the financial sector.

African languages are increasingly important in the post-apartheid corporate and public spheres. Companies and government departments have introduced language policy changes in line with the National Language Policy Framework.

Potential Careers

Education (secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, ABET) translation/interpreting
Writing (prose, poetry and scriptwriting)
Language advice in cultural industries
Language policy and planning
Publishing
Materials development
Copywriting
Creative strategy in advertising
Content writing for new technologies, communications, and lexicography (the creation of dictionaries, spell-checker software)
National language policymaking

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The History and Relationship of South African Languages
The Sound and Sound Systems of African Languages
The Structure and Meaning of Words and Sentences in Bantu Languages
Drama, Ritual and Performance
Elementary isiZulu Language and Culture
Intermediate IsiZulu Language and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics African 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

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 65% course mark aggregate in a third year major.

At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in the subject.

Medical Aid

English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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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

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R41950 - 62000

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for African Languages and Linguistics (Honours).

Available Scholarships

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