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 2024-02-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 26 other Masters in Literature in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

50500 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50500 ZAR per year during 12 months.
National

50500 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50500 ZAR per year during 12 months.

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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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