The Bachelor of Arts (English) at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year degree that offers students a specialised foundation in English language, literature, and communication. Situated at the Mthatha campus, the programme develops critical reading, analytical writing, and interpretive skills through the study of literary texts, linguistics, and cultural discourse. In the South African context, where English functions as a key language of education, media, law, and commerce, graduates are equipped for roles requiring sophisticated communication and textual analysis. Students are able to combine English with complementary majors at first-year level, progressing to two majors at second and third year.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 60–69% (Level 5)
Any other subject (IsiXhosa, Sesotho, Geography, or History): 50–59% (Level 4)
APS: 25
Journalist or Editor – Write, edit, and curate content for newspapers, digital media outlets, and broadcast channels; SA media houses such as Independent Media and SABC actively recruit English graduates.
Corporate Communications Officer – Develop internal and external communications strategies for government departments, SOEs, and private corporations.
Content Strategist – Produce and manage digital content for brands and NGOs, leveraging growing demand for skilled writers in South Africa’s expanding digital economy.
Teacher of English (FET Phase) – Teach English Home Language or First Additional Language at secondary schools, with PGCE articulation; critical given ongoing teacher shortages in the Eastern Cape.
Speechwriter or Policy Analyst – Draft speeches, policy briefs, and public statements for government officials, parliament members, and advocacy organisations.
