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 Rerquirement

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 Setswana.

DURATION: 3 years

Field

Language and Literary Studies with different majoring options  (PC & MC)

The following subjects are offered:

Afrikaans and Dutch

Creative Writing

English

French

German

Language Practice

Setswana

South African Sign Language

Job Opportunities

Teaching (when combined with a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma)

Academia & research

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.

Journalist.

English teacher.

Freelance writer.

Editorial assistant.

Interpreter.

Social media manager.

Copy editor.

Paralegal.

What is the salary of BA English literature?

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