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BA African Literature

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Witwatersrand

Program Overview

At Wits, we study African Literature written in or translated into English, with an extended focus on the literature of the African diaspora.The study of African Literature includes an exploration of aspects of the history, politics, intellectual traditions and cultural heritage of the diverse societies within which the literature is produced. As South Africa's links with the rest of the world continue to grow, such knowledge is increasingly invaluable.

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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