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  4. BA African Languages

BA African Languages

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Witwatersrand

Program Overview

African languages are increasingly making their mark in the post-apartheid corporate and public spheres, with different companies and government departments introducing language policy adjustments that are in tandem with the National Language Policy Framework. Expertise in African languages in these different spheres are therefore becoming a requirement as can be seen in media (both broadcast and print), in education, law, and the financial sector.

Program Key Stats

R54000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Original School Leaving Certificates and /or Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption, APS: 34+ , English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 15, Applicants with an APS of 30-33, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

Career Options

  • Languages department
  • Literature
  • Art
  • Music
  • Philosophist
  • and Religionist

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