Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies at University of Northwest

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/SectorAverage Salary offered (per month)
TeacherRs. 10000-25000
Content WriterRs. 10000-20000
JournalistRs. 15000-25000
ManagementRs. 20000-50000