Overview

The German Studies program is offered at Rhodes University.

Key facts

German Studies is a three-year major subject which may be studied for degree curricula in the Faculty of Humanities. In the literature and cultural studies sections the medium of instruction and examining is primarily English, though texts have to be read and studied in German. One, or in some cases two courses in German Studies are allowed as credits for degree and diploma curricula in the Faculties of Commerce, Science and Law.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 6 other Masters in German and Scandinavian 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

IELTS

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General requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a level 8 qualification on the National Qualifications SubFramework, such as a bachelor with honours degree in a relevant subject or a four-year degree such as BPharm, BFineArt, etc. A “professional” bachelors degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 or a Postgraduate Diploma may also be recognised as meeting the minimum entry requirement to a cognate master’s degree programme. Candidates are required to verify the minimum admission requirements to the department in which they will be applying by consulting the respective department rules or communicating with the department directly.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

45751 ZAR / year

≈ 45751 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31930 ZAR / year

≈ 31930 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students: ZAR 31 930 + International student levy ZAR 13 821.00. For 416808 International students: ZAR 21 856.00 + International student levy ZAR

Living costs

Grahamstown

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Grahamstown

Funding

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