Program Overview

Programme: MA specialising in French

The MA specialising in French is a postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Not specified
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Department: Ancient and Modern Languages and Cultures
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• NQF level: 09

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)

For applicants with international qualifications:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport

Admissions are subject to departmental admissions processes and are based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit, and prior work experience (if applicable).

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in French (NQF level 8) or a relevant honours degree (NQF level 8)
2. A weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree

Additional Requirements

• An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is required
• An approved research proposal is required

Core Modules

• FRN 890: Dissertation: French 890
  • Credits: 180.00
  • Module content: The dissertation should be the product of independent research on a topic chosen in consultation with the programme manager.

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these regulations. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

Faculty regulations, information on, and requirements for the degrees are subject to change and may be amended after publication.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The University is engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) criteria. Changes to UP qualification and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.