Overview

Key Facts

It recognises the need for a flexible structure that allows students to focus on research while choosing a curriculum suited to their abilities and interests. The Applied Economics programme at the University of Cape Town aims to give students essential research skills (quantitative and writing skills) and knowledge in their chosen area of specialisation. The 120-credit dissertation weighting allows students to qualify for NRF funding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Microeconomics

Microeconomics

Governance and Growth

International Finance

Natural Resource Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Commerce View 11 other Masters in Econometrics in South Africa

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

An average of at least 65% in an Honours degree in Economics.

Before admission to this programme stream, a candidate shall have completed quantitative courses in Econometrics at Honours level‚ or the equivalent.

A candidate who has not completed these courses‚ or their equivalent‚ shall be required to complete these as preliminary work whilst registered as a candidate for the degree in addition to the prescribed courses.

Applicants may be required to undertake a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test.

Recommendation of acceptance is at the discretion of the Graduate Committee of the School of Economics.

Tuition Fee

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International

72190 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 72190 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

31000 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31000 ZAR per year during 24 months.

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee/International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee: ZAR 5 000

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

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Available Scholarships

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