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ND: Language Practice

Purpose of this programme

The purpose of this qualification is to provide a professional approach and recognition to the people who work in the various fields of languages. Such people are referred to as language practitioners, and they are employed by companies or government departments. The qualification in Language Practice means that learners will be capable of:

  • performing professional communication functions effectively in at least two South African languages
  • organising, manage and facilitate professional communication activities in the community and in industry
  • communicating in an additional African or foreign language (where the option of such languages was offered)

Entrance Requirements

1. General Rule G7 applies. In addition, the minimum requirement for the programme is a Higher Grade (D symbol) pass in the first language, i.e. isiZulu or Standard Grade equivalent.
2. A Higher Grade (D symbol) pass in the second language i.e. English or a standard Grade equivalent.
3. Successfully complete with a total aggregate of 55% the following:
A language proficiency test
An interview in the first language
An interview in the second language

BTech: Language Practice

Purpose of this programme

The purpose of the qualification is to equip the learners who are or will be Language Practitioners with the necessary skills to be competent in languages (isiZulu and English) and literacy facilitation, language research and lexicography.

Entrance Requirements

A National Diploma: Language Practice with at least a 60% pass in each of Language & Translation Practice III and General Language Dynamics III; or their equivalents. Also refer to G23(a)(1) of the rule book for students.

MTech: Language Practice

Purpose of this programme

This is a Master of Technology degree with the thesis option. The duration for the study is the maximum of four years.

Entrance Requirements

A Bachelor of Technology degree or its equivalent as well as requirements as stipulates in G24(1) of the rule book for students.
BTech degree with language/s (or communication) or its equivalent.

DTech: Language Practice

Purpose of this programme

This is a Doctoral of Technology degree with the thesis. The duration for the study is the maximum of six years.

Entrance Requirements

A Master of Technology degree or its equivalent as well as the requirements as stipulated in G25(1) of the rule book for students.