Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese studies (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg explores intercultural and language diversity by equipping students with the linguistic competence needed to interact with various social and cultural identities from the Lusophone countries.

The students must be prepared to learn by doing (self-work) in a way endowed with skills to be independent workers and thinkers in any context (social, cultural, literary, and linguistic).

Careers

International Business Consultant
Diplomatic Service
Lawyer/ Attorney/ Advocate /Judge
Teacher
Engineers
Journalist/Foreign Correspondent
Translator/Interpreter
Tourism Officer
International Agent
Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Honours programme consists of a diversity of topics designed to broaden students´ knowledge and develop skills useful in different areas of worldwide work. As such, there are modules centred on deepening Language Proficiency through the course “Applied Portuguese Language” (MDLL4081A) and “African Lusophone Literature” (MDLL4082) or both in the course “Selected Topic in Portuguese Language and Literature” (MDLL4084A).
This programme also offers an opportunity to learn about teaching a foreign language.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Iberian studies

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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

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA degree with a major in Portuguese Studies.
Selection will be based on the applicant's academic record (minimum of 65% course mark aggregate in a third-year major)
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

68450 ZAR / year

≈ 68450 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

61480 ZAR / year

≈ 61480 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International: Local Tuition + Annual International Registration Fee (IRF): R6,970.

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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