Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Arts in African Literature (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is the only department of its kind in South Africa and has, over the past three decades, produced high calibre graduates who have gone into research, publishing, journalism, creative writing and academic careers.

We examine a wide range of African cultural forms, their transmission and their transversal of geographic, cultural, political and disciplinary boundaries. Our students adopt perspectives that take seriously our location in southern Africa while also taking into account the global relevance of African literary practice. Staff members offer courses which explore critical, theoretical, and historical issues, as well as problems of representation in the broadest sense.

Potential Careers

Work in cultural and non-governmental organisations
Publishing
Journalism
Media and communications
Academic Career
Teaching English
Creative Writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oral Literature and Performance in South Africa
Gender and Writing
Performing Power in Post-Independence Africa
Literatures of the Black Diaspora

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

Literature African studies View 11 other Bachelors in African 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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree or equivalent with 70% course mark aggregate in a third year literature or media studies-related major.
At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in African Literature.
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

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