Overview

An advanced study Master of Arts in Development Studies (CW) at University of Johannesburg by coursework, plus a minor dissertation are required. The minor dissertation represents 50% of the final mark and must be passed independently.

Understanding how contemporary transformation is predicated upon earlier regimes of planned social intervention (both colonial and post-colonial) is crucial.

Development scholars and practitioners inevitably confront the widespread persistence of gross inequalities and precarity, despite decades of global, regional and state interventions.

Such interventions target measures such as:

GDP

poverty

life expectancy

health care

human rights

democratization

governance

participation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Development Theories

Social Policy

Advanced Research Methodology

Development Management

Minor Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

International Development Public Policy View 17 other Masters in International Development in South Africa

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Honours Degree in Development Studies and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of Development Studies, applicants (for the MA) from other Social Science Degrees with Development Studies content are encouraged, and will be processed through the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning committee.

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Tuition Fees

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47373 ZAR / year

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Citizens or residents

47373 ZAR / year

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Additional Details

The fees for the complete programme amount, average between R47 373.00 and R286,604.00. Fees may vary depending on the compositon of the master’s degree

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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