Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature) Course Requirements at Univen
University of Venda · Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
The Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Univen for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature) at Univen
National Senior Certificate with an adequate achievement (50-59%) or better in English, plus a minimum admission points score.
About this course
This qualification focuses on the structure of English and on literary works from Africa and abroad, sharpening students' critical reading, writing and interpretive skills. It prepares graduates for work in publishing, education support and communication.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Univen's own online application system at www.univen.ac.za. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026; the application itself is free but requires a South African ID or passport number, a cellphone number and an email address.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Book or Script Editor appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature).
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at Univen, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
Univen’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Univen and NSFAS.
