Bachelor of Arts Honours in German

Honours degree

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0101_100_L109

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in German by coursework programme is presented in German and is designed to diversify and to deepen students' knowledge of German language and literature and to further the acquisition of relevant research methodology to undertake independent research.

Themes vary and typically include literature and society, capitalism and social class, gender studies. Where possible, bursaries are made available for further studies and/or training in Germany.

Contact information

Prof I Müller

Programme Leader

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+27 21 808 3886

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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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 BA degree with German as a major.
An average final mark of 65% in the major.

Programme structure

Programme Structure
The one module consists of three topics in German Literature presented in weekly seminars. During seminars, you submit assignments and do oral presentations on specific topics.

The other module comprises the writing of a research assignment for which you must do independent research.

The programme is presented on a weekly basis in four lectures and two seminars.

Compulsory Modules
10172 : German Literature and Aspects of Cultural Mediation 771(90)
10173 : Assignment (German Literature) 772(30)

Last updated 24 April 2026

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