Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Shona
- Entry level
- A-Level results
- Field of study
- Arts, Languages & Heritage
- Duration
- 4 years conventional / 3 years block release (for candidates already working in the area)
- Institution
- Great Zimbabwe University
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degrees: what you need to apply
A-Level results · 2 A-Level passes
Also considered: Diploma
A degree is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
5 O Levels incl. English (C+) | 2 A Levels in relevant Arts subjects
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 5 passes incl. English Language (C or better) A-Level: 2. Subjects: Relevant Arts subjects Alternative route: 5 passes (C+) incl. English Language, plus a relevant Diploma, relevant work experience and an employer or referee recommendation letter Mature entry: Age 25+ with 5 O Levels (or equivalent) incl. English Language Other conditions: Mature Entry candidates may be required to sit the School's entry examination.
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About this programme
Studies the Shona language, literature and culture and builds skills in writing, translation and teaching.
What you will study
Shona grammar and linguistics, literature and oral tradition, translation, culture, research methods and a research project.
Further study and pathways
Special Honours or master's in African languages.
Options on offer
None listed
Source: Great Zimbabwe University: GZU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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