The MA in Language Practice serves to teach and train researchers to contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level, or to prepare graduated students for an advanced and specialised professional career in the language professions.
Admission requirements:
Achieve a minimum average of 65% in an applicable Honours qualification (exit level 8).
Curriculum:
Students may choose between Option 1 (dissertation) and Option 2 (structured) below:
OPTION 1:
Dissertation (Academic Plan Code: BC180039)
Students write a dissertation (LAPD8900) or two interrelated, publishable manuscripts or published articles in accredited journals (LAPA8900) about a topic selected in consultation with the supervisor and the academic head of the department.
OPTION 2:
Structured: Coursework and a mini-dissertation (Academic Plan Code: BC170039)
This programme is offered subject to sufficient enrolments.
Compulsory (first year of study):
- An NQF Level 8 module in the field of linguistics/any other equivalent module as specified by the Department (32 credits)
- LAPR7924 Research methodology (16 credits)
Candidates must take at least 40 credits from one of the specialisation modules below:
- LAPT7900 Advances in translation theory and practice (40 credits)
- LAPI7900 Advances in interpreting theory and practice (40 credits)
- LAPM7900 Advances in language policy and planning (40 credits)
Mini-dissertation in the second year (92 credits)
A mini-dissertation (LAPD7900) of 92 credits in the chosen field of specialisation about a topic selected in consultation with the supervisor and the academic head of department.