Programme: MA (Ancient Languages and Cultures Studies)

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Code Faculty Department
01250184 Faculty of Humanities Department: Ancient Languages and Cultures
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

Depending upon their interest and area of specialisation, students may choose one of the following options:

Option 1:   Ancient Culture Studies:   AKG 890 Dissertation: Ancient culture studies

Option 2:   Biblical Languages:         AKG 891 Dissertation: Biblical languages

Option 3:   Classical Languages:      AKG 892 Dissertation: Classical languages

Option 4:   Greek:                             GRK 890 Dissertation: Greek

Option 5:   Latin:                               LAT 890 Dissertation: Latin

Option 6:   Semitic Languages:        AKG 893 Dissertation: Semitic languages

Admission requirements

  1. Relevant honours degree
  2. A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% for the honours degree
  3. An admissions examination may be required.

Additional requirements

  • An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans.
  • A research proposal must be handed in for approval before the end of the first year of study.

Core modules


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