Overview

Key facts

The Masters in Applied Development Economics (ADE) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg trains researchers and policy practitioners to understand and address current development challenges. In doing so, it approaches economics from a pluralist point of view. In this context, pluralism comprises three dimensions: theoretical pluralism; methodological pluralism; and dialogue between economics and other social sciences.

This unique offering provides students the opportunity to study important areas of economics that address some of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. For example, our elective offerings include courses on gender economics, health economics, and environmental and energy economics, among others. Many of our academic staff are conducting cutting-edge research in these fields and are actively engaged in the policy and advocacy spaces.

Career Opportunities

The Masters degree in Applied Development Economics prepares students for a career in research and policy-making in the NGO, private and public sectors in the broad field of development. Students who successfully complete this degree can also go on to enrol for the PhD in Applied Development Economics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Economy of Development
Microeconomics & Industrial and Trade Policy

Advanced Macroeconomics for Policy

The Economics of Competition and Regulation

Development
Advanced Institutional Economics
Gender Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 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

Economics 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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100

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General requirements

A bachelors degree with honours in Applied Development Economics/Economics/Economic Sciences (or an equivalent).
Applicants are expected to have achieved an average of at least 65% for Honours.
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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Applies to you

Non-residents

31780 ZAR / year

≈ 31780 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31780 ZAR / year

≈ 31780 ZAR / year

Additional Details

full-time R31,780 – R33,107

full-time, second term R16,112 – R16,774

part-time R20,421 – R21,230

part-time, second term R13,580 – R14,240

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.

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