Overview

Key facts

The Division of Economics prides itself on the diversity of interests and fields of its faculty. The faculty is actively involved in research and publication activities, and is active in international and national professional societies.

The research interests of the Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg are both applied and theoretical, spanning from financial market dynamics, firm and industry dynamics, political economy, technological institutions, and social welfare issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Report

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics
In addition, the candidate must choose four elective courses offered for Economics and Economic Science Masters.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics View 39 other Masters in Economics 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree with honours or an appropriate postgraduate diploma.

International applicants and South African applicants who do not hold South African university degrees must have their degree(s) assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before making an application. Ideally, the applicant should apply for SAQA assessment at least 3 months before applying to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

79620 ZAR / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

79620 ZAR / year

≈ 79620 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R79,620 – R84,790

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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