39 Languages and Linguistics Degree Programs in South Africa

A Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Language and Comparative Literature provides students with a deep understanding of language, literature, and the intricate relationships between cultures, texts, and societies. The program encourages critical analysis of literary works across diverse genres, time periods, and cultural contexts.

On a more advanced level (Doctoral studies) students are encouraged to collaborate with us in our fields of expertise, i.e. the Contemporary French Novel, Autobiography; Contemporary French Theatre, and Francophone Literature in order to develop their capacities for research and critical thought. The French Department’s Doctoral Degree is designed for dedicated researchers and mainly consists of a dissertation.

On a more advanced level (Master’s studies) students are encouraged to collaborate with us in our fields of expertise, i.e. the Contemporary French Novel; Autobiography; Contemporary French Theatre, and Francophone Literature, in order to develop their capacities for research and critical thought. The French Department’s Master’s is designed for dedicated researchers and mainly consists of a dissertation or a thesis.

Our BA Honours in French promotes the in-depth study of Francophone and French Literature. We specialize in the study of specific genres like autobiography and the experimental novel, and of specific periods, like the twentieth-century French theatre.

In a Doctoral Degree, students prove their ability to do original research. Ideally, this research should lead to the publication of an article or a book. The formative value of a Doctoral Degree cannot be overestimated: acquiring and practicing skills of creative and original thinking, problem-solving, critical reading, analysis, and synthesis. The topic of the degree should contribute to our understanding of Roman civilization and its contribution to Western civilization (political theory, philosophy, religion, literature, theatre, film, religion, architecture, etc.).

In a Doctoral Degree, students prove their ability to do original research. Ideally, this research should lead to the publication of an article or a book. The formative value of a Doctoral Degree cannot be overestimated: acquiring and practicing skills of creative and original thinking, problem-solving, critical reading, analysis, and synthesis. The topic of the degree should contribute to our understanding of Greek civilization (Ancient, Hellenistic, Byzantine, or Modern) and its contribution to Western civilization (political theory, philosophy, religion, literature, theatre, film, religion, architecture, etc.

We offer General English and Business English courses. Our General English courses focus on the four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing to help you to use the English language more effectively. Our Business English course will give you the edge you need in the 21st global market.

In this course, we work with the Greek language, literature, artifacts, philosophy, history, and religion. Not only do students develop their own analytical skills by participating in this course; but they also understand the ways in which we as human beings give meaning to our existence through the use of symbols and complexes of symbols that come to us from ancient times.

In this course, we work with the Latin language, literature, artifacts, philosophy, history, and religion. Not only do students develop their own analytical skills by participating in this course; but they also understand the ways in which we as human beings give meaning to our existence through the use of symbols and complexes of symbols that come to us from ancient times.

University of Johannesburg English Language Programme (UJELP) is a series of intensive language lab sessions intended to introduce international students to the English language in all its aspects: speaking, listening, reading and writing. To fulfil this intention, the programme consists of three modules, in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) (Council of Europe, 2001).

The coursework MA in Latin is basically aimed at students who would like to do a shorter dissertation together with two examined modules. An intensive course in the Latin language is offered for students who enter the course with an Honours Degree in Classical Civilisation. The two examined modules would cover an intensive study of Roman history, religion, literature, philosophy, culture or art, and architecture.

An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is a requisite.

The coursework MA in Greek is basically aimed at students who would like to do a shorter dissertation together with two examined modules. An intensive course in the Greek language is offered for students to enter the course with an Honours Degree in Classical Civilisation.