Overview

Key Facts

The English Literature programme at the University of Cape Town specialises particularly in writings of and from South Africa and Africa and work closely with prospective students to develop a thesis topic that reflects their interests and allows them to make a substantive and innovative contribution to their research area.

Programme Structure

Research areas

Renaissance Poetry

Modernism

Teaching Creative Writing

South/African and International Poetry

Gender Studies

The Sexuality in the Global South

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 15 other Masters in Literature 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Honours degree in English or a related discipline is required.

Students with an excellent academic record to Honours level in English or a related subject are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a proven ability to conduct independent, original research in the field of English Literature.

Statement of motivation of about 1 page. Please include at the end of the statement the names and contact details (email and telephone) of two academic referees whom the Committee could contact if needs be. We do not require written references to be submitted in the first instance.

A brief research proposal of 500 words.

A sample of your written work (no longer than 10 pages).

Academic transcript. External applicants must attach an official academic transcript and internal applicants can submit an unofficial transcript showing their student number.

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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

37800 ZAR / year

≈ 37800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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Scholarships Information

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