Overview

Key facts

The Master of Arts in the field of Migration and Displacement offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

Based in the School of Social Sciences, migration and displacement is an interdisciplinary field encompassing a wide range of disciplines. With migration and displacement being such important and hotly-debated topics, the course has a wide-ranging academic and practical scope. The programmes are taught by ACMS staff who are widely published and have conducted innovative research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Economics
Public health
Political science
Sociology
Urban planning
Development studies

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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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Sociology Public Health Urban Planning View 19 other Masters in Urban Planning 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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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree Certificates (SAQA Clearance is required for degrees awarded outside of South Africa)
Academic Transcripts
CV
SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Clearance: foreign degrees have to be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Pretoria.
Title /topic of your research and synopsis of your proposed research: 2 – 5 pages
3 reference/recommendation letters

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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

53080 ZAR / year

≈ 53080 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

53080 ZAR / year

≈ 53080 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Migration and Displacement.

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Key information

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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