Bachelor of Arts Honours in Language Practice

Honours degree

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The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Language Practice programme trains you as a researcher in translation/interpreting and editing.

A further aim is to train you as a language practitioner in two of the following languages: Afrikaans, English, an African language, South African Sign Language, Chinese, French, Dutch and German.

Not all the language options will necessarily be offered each year. This programme is presented by means of lectures.

Contact information

Ms L Foster

Programme Leader

[email protected]

+27 21 808 2166

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying

When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with a language subject passed on third-year level with a final mark of minimum 60% or acceptance through the RPL process.
You must pass an entrance test.
A decisive interview can also be conducted with you.

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
13873 : Editing Methods and Practice 774(30)
12784 : Research Assignment (Translation) 774(30)
14255 : Translation and Interpreting Theory 774(30)
13874 : Translation Methods and Practice 774(15)

Choose one of the following practical modules.
12575 : Interpreting 773(15)
40169 : Translation 773(15)

Last updated 01 April 2026

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