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Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and English

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Duration3 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS26Campuses1
Closed for 20262026 Undergraduate ApplicationsClosing 31 October 2025
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Course overview

About this course

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and English develops knowledge and practical capability in communication, language, media practice and critical analysis. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Writing; communication theory; media studies; research; digital production; language or editing; ethics; and practical communication projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Admission

Other admission conditions

See page 4 of the linked official brochure for the subject-level criteria

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Honours or postgraduate study in communication, journalism, media, language, publishing or a related field.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Communications officer; content producer; journalist; editor; public-relations practitioner; media researcher; language practitioner; or publishing assistant.

Study locations

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