The Bachelor of Arts in Language Technology at NWU Potchefstroom is a unique three-year degree at the intersection of linguistics, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Students develop expertise in natural language processing, computational linguistics, machine translation, and speech technology, applying these skills to solve real-world problems in South Africa's multilingual digital environment. With growing demand for language technology solutions that work across South Africa's eleven official languages — for chatbots, voice assistants, translation tools, and accessibility applications — this programme addresses a critical gap in the country's technology sector. Graduates are equipped to contribute to the development of inclusive, multilingual digital tools and platforms for both the public and private sectors in South Africa.
Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%)
A language subject (HL: Level 4 OR FAL: Level 5)
One of: IT, Accounting, or Physical Sciences at Level 4
APS: 24
