Overview

Key Features

There is great potential for Spanish speakers in Africa especially in the fields of tourism and hospitality, international relations, journalism, translation and interpreting and teaching.

The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has established collaborations with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).

These collaborations seek to promote the teaching of Spanish language and the culture of Spanish speaking countries as well as facilitate academic exchanges for staff and students. The academic programs have been recently developed taking into account the current Curriculum transformation taking place across the university.

Career Opportunities

International business
Diplomatic service
Journalist / foreign correspondent
Translator / interpreter
Tourism officer
Publisher
International agent
Teacher
Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

For the Honours of Spanish and Latin American Studies, students are required to take four modules and develop a Research Essay on a topic of their choice, approved by the Head of Department or Supervisor.
Research Methods
Teaching Foreign languages
Spanish and Latin-American Literature
Spanish and Latin-American Studies
Research Essay in Spanish and Latin-American Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 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

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Honours in the field of Spanish and Latin American Studies is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time degree. The entry requirements (in addition to Faculty requirements for admission to Honours) are:

BA degree with a major in Spanish and Latin American Studies or equivalent.
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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