BA Languages (English Studies)
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The increasing prominence of English as a preferred medium of communication both in South Africa and abroad means that there is a steady demand for language practitioners who are fluent in English. Specialisation in English Studies has been designed to meet this need by equipping students not only with traditional literary skills, but also with the applied linguistic skills, which the market requires.
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| Code |
01130009
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| Closing date for application (subject to change and to be confirmed by faculty) |
30 September
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| Entry Requirements for UP |
To be able to gain access to the faculty and specific programmes prospective students require the appropriate combinations of recognized NSC subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in the said subjects.
Determining the Admission Point Score(APS)
The calculation is simple and based on a candidate’s achievement in six 20-credit recognised subjects by using the NSC ratings that is the “1 to 7 scale of achievement”. Thus, the highest APS that can be achieved is 42. Use the table below to calculate your APS or click here to use our web tool to determine your APS.
Life Orientation must be passed with a 4, but is excluded from the calculation determining the APS required for admission.
| Rating code |
Rating |
Marks % |
| 7 |
Outstanding achievement |
80-100% |
| 6 |
Meritorious achievement |
70-79% |
| 5 |
Substantial achievement |
60-69% |
| 4 |
Adequate achievement |
50-59% |
| 3 |
Moderate achievement |
40-49% |
| 2 |
Elementary achievement |
30-39% |
| 1 |
Not achieved |
0-29% |
The NSC requirements for this programme are:
English
Home OR First Additional Language |
Any other NSC Language
Home OR First Additional Language |
Mimimum APS |
| 6 (70 % - 79 %) |
4 (50 % - 59 %) |
30 |
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| More information on the programme |
Admission requirements:
A National Senior Certificate and complying with the minimum requirements for admission to a bachelor's degree. An APS of 30 as well as English (either first or second language) level 6.
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| For an indication of curriculum and assessment, consult the latest yearbook. Click here. |
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| Duration of study |
Three years of full-time study
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| Medium of presentation (language) |
English/Afrikaans
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| Study Fee range |
R21220 - R23342 per year
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| Enquiries about the programme |
Name: Client Service Centre / Kliëntedienssentrum
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111
E-Mail: csc@up.ac.za
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| Extra links |
Faculty of Humanities
Department of English
Yearbooks
General Regulations
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