Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Arts in the field of Linguistics (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a significant opportunity for advanced training and application of theory in the broad field of Linguistics.

Students of Linguistics have now reached the position where they can both gain theoretical training, and apply advanced methodological approaches.

Advanced grounding in Linguistics has been proven to be highly desirable in preparing language professionals for work in translating, interpreting, journalism, publishing, language policy planning and language education.

Careers

Linguistics is a useful subject for anyone going into a communication profession, like journalism, public relations or creative writing.

It is also of great interest to psychologists, and vital to speech pathologists and audiologists. In Europe and North America, there is considerable research into computational linguistics, that is, the use of computers to process language and to respond to spoken and written instructions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Selected topic in Linguistics
Phonology
Psycholinguistics
Sociolinguistics
Syntax
Research report

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 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

Linguistics View 11 other Bachelors in Linguistics 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

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Available Scholarships

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