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Overview
Key facts
Located in the Faculty of Humanities in the burgeoning cultural hub of Johannesburg’s city bowl, the School of Literature, Language and Media (SLLM) contributes to the vibrant literary and intellectual life of the city and offers students the opportunity to explore the implications of social and cultural diversity through the study of language, literature, writing, media studies, policy and regulation in the electronic communications and Internet sectors. The School is home to top international scholars, including one of the few A-rated academics in literary studies, and prides itself on its high standard of teaching.
The Master of Arts in the field of Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
- The Faculty offers an extensive range of programmes, some of which are vocationally oriented and lead to careers in specific professions, while others are theory and research oriented and impart critical analytical skills that open up to a range of careers in academia and research institutes, the public and private sectors and non-governmental organisations alike.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
190 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 44 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
Tuition Fee
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International
3230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3230 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
3230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3230 USD per year during 12 months.
R 46 220
Living costs for Johannesburg
8434 - 12036 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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