Program Overview

University of Pretoria Program Information

The University of Pretoria offers a range of programs across various faculties. The following information outlines the details of these programs.

Faculty of Humanities

• The Faculty of Humanities offers a postgraduate module, AFR 711, which focuses on Afrikaanse skeppende skryfwerk.
• Module code: AFR 711
• Qualification: Postgraduate
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Module content: The module develops the ability to write bellettristic texts (prose and/or poetry) through the study and application of various writing techniques and strategies in a workshop setting. This includes translation of texts, critical analysis of established writers' work regarding text and genre characteristics and writing techniques, writing, rewriting, and completing one's own texts, critical and creative assessment of one's own and fellow students' texts, and the study of theories and views on creativity and the writing process.
• Module credits: 20.00
• NQF Level: 08
• Programmes: BAHons specialising in Afrikaans
• Prerequisites: No prerequisites
• Contact time: 1 lecture per week
• Language of tuition: The module is presented in Afrikaans
• Period of presentation: Year

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 of Pretoria, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) across all institutions in South Africa. The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that 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.