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Master of Arts in General Linguistics

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SAQA ID115233
NQF Level9
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Master of Arts in General Linguistics is an advanced postgraduate qualification in the study and analysis of language. It is positioned at NQF Level 9 within the Communication Studies subfield and carries 180 credits. The available record identifies the University of Zululand as the originator.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest graduates seeking advanced academic engagement with linguistics, language analysis or communication studies, particularly those considering research-oriented or further postgraduate study. It should not be treated as an admission rule without checking the institution's current requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced analytical and research-oriented work involving language and communication. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Because the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2021 and requires verification, prospective students should confirm whether it is currently available before making plans to enrol.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced analysis of language and communication
  • Postgraduate research and academic inquiry
  • Critical analysis of linguistic information

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Master of Arts in General Linguistics
SAQA ID
115233
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
180
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
University of Zululand
Registration end in source dataset
2021-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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