The Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature program provides students with a broad knowledge of the ways in which literature explores the human experience and how language conveys meaning, preparing students for careers in such diverse fields as publishing, teaching, and professional writing.
Admission Requirement
Afrikaans, English, Setswana,
Sesotho as Home Language Level 4 (50-60%) or First Additional Language Level 5 (60-70%)
No pre-requisites for French, German, and acquisition modules in Sesotho.
DURATION: 3 years
Fields
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies With Languages
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies With Language Practice
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies With Language Practice and Communication
The following subjects are offered:
Afrikaans and Dutch
English
French
German
Language Practice
Sesotho
Carrer Opprotunities
Teaching (when combined with a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma)
Academia & research
Freelance writing & journalism
Translation & interpreting work
Lexicography, language & terminology development
Copywriting, scriptwriter editing & proofreading
Speech pathology (requires further study)
Translation, interpreting, subtitling & audio description
Specialized secretarial and administrative work
Language specialization in government & industry sectors
Foreign language practice and services.
B.A. English Literature: Salary Trends
| Profile/Sector | Average Salary offered (per month) |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Rs. 10000-25000 |
| Content Writer | Rs. 10000-20000 |
| Journalist | Rs. 15000-25000 |
| Management | Rs. 20000-50000 |