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BA Language and Culture
BA Language and Culture
The BA Language and Culture is a general programme in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The programme allows students to choose from a wide range of subjects. The programme prepares you for language- and culture-related occupations such as teaching, the publishing and the book industry, journalism and the media, the diplomatic service, tourism, the translation industry, and the music and theatre world. Some potential career opportunities include a language practitioner, teacher, publisher, librarian, editor, copywriter, content creator, journalist, psychologist, translator, and interpreter.
Admission requirements for the BA Language and Culture
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board (IEB) as certified by Umalusi with a mark of at least 50% in each of the four school subjects from the list of designated university admission subjects.
- An average final mark of 63% in the NSC or the IEB school-leaving certificate (excluding Life Orientation) for the three-year mainstream programme.
- An average final mark of 60-62.9% in the NSC (excluding Life Orientation) for the four-year Extended Degree Programme.
- Home Language 50%.
- First Additional Language 50%.
Programme Structure
How to Apply
This programme follows the normal application process outlined by Stellenbosch University. Apply online and find out more about the application process at www.maties.com. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure timeous consideration of their applications.
Programme Enquiries
Programme Leader: Prof A Visagie
avisagie@sun.ac.za
Find out more by visiting the online Open Day website here.