Overview

English from University of Botswana offers a graduate programme leading to the award of MA in English in one of the following areas of specialisation.

Specialisation:

English Language and Linguistics
English Literature
African Literature and Literature of Africans in the Diaspora
Theatre Studies (Currently not offered)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods
The Criticism of African Literature
Optional Courses
African American Literature
Language and Literature of Africans in Diaspora
The African Novel: A Regional and In-Depth Approach

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Francistown, Botswana

Disciplines

Language Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A major in English in a Single or Combined-major Bachelor degree programme, from this university of another recognized institution or
A degree classification of 2(ii) with at least 65% in the subject English or
Other qualifications that in the view of Senate are deemed equivalent to those in Graduate School Regulations. The Department shall interview candidates whom it deems worthy of admission but who do not satisfy the requirements of the Regulations.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39360 BWP / year

≈ 39360 BWP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26160 BWP / year

≈ 26160 BWP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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