Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Afrikaans | UNISA

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption, or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Career Prospects

  • Language Practitioner (Afrikaans Focus)
    Translates, edits, and proofreads documents, media, or academic content in Afrikaans and English.
  • Speech and Language Assistant
    Supports language therapy and literacy programs in schools or clinics, especially in multilingual settings.
  • Lexicographer
    Compiles and edits dictionaries or language reference materials, focusing on Afrikaans vocabulary and usage.
  • Language Policy Researcher
    Studies and develops policies related to multilingualism, language rights, and education in South Africa.
  • Academic or Linguistic Research Assistant
    Conducts research on phonology, syntax, or sociolinguistics within Afrikaans and broader South African language contexts.

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