Overview

Key Features

The Development Studies Masters by Coursework and Research offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has two compulsory courses, one elective course, and a research report.

There are two Masters programmes offered:

Master of Arts by Coursework and Research
Master of Arts by Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Economics and Sociology of Development
Community Participation in Urban Governance
The International Political Economy of Development
Empire and the Crisis of Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

International Development 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

68% and above average for your Honours. (Masters by Coursework and Research)
70% and above average for your Honours. (Masters by Research)
Social Sciences background is an advantage
NQF of 8 on SAQA ( Only for International Students)
Work or Volunteer experience in the Development field an added advantage
CV
Certified copies of your ACADEMIC RECORD/S inclusive of statement of good conduct
Certified copy of Certificate of Evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Details of how to apply for the certificate are on their website: www.saqa.org.za (Only for International Students).
Letter of Motivation as to why you wish to pursue this line of study
Sample of Work (maybe a marked essay or a chapter from previous research conducted, etc.)
A 3 – 5-page Research Proposal outlining your research interest. (Masters by Coursework and Research)
A 5-page Research Proposal outlining your research interest. (Masters by Research)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66960 ZAR / year

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Citizens or residents

59990 ZAR / year

≈ 59990 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Local Tuition + Annual International Registration Fee (IRF): R6,970

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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