Overview

These programmes afford students the opportunity to do specialised study within the framework of internationally recognised theories, and to explore current practical situations and practice of African languages of which best solutions are informed by theoretically based insights.

What we offer

Through the African Languages programme at the Stellenbosch University you undertake advanced postgraduate study in a specialisation field in literature and/or linguistics. You choose, in collaboration with the Department, a research problem which entails investigation of one or more of the following fields of the African languages:

Literature of the African Languages;

Linguistics of the African Languages;

Communication;

Language Acquisition; and

Language Teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis (African Languages)

Study of African Languages

Research Assignment (African Languages)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Language Studies African studies View 42 other Masters in Language Studies in South Africa

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified

Proof of English Language proficiency

An Honours degree in African languages or any other relevant qualification considered by the Senate as sufficient and appropriate for admission

Depending on the academic background of a prospective student, additional work may be required as a prerequisite before the student is admitted

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

28810 ZAR / year

≈ 28810 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What we offer

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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