Overview

Key Facts

The Economic Science programme at the University of Cape Town aims to prepare students with the theoretical and expert-level knowledge required for research in Economics, including doctoral research.

The coursework content of the first year of the master’s stream is similar to that of the Master of Commerce Economics. In the second year, students are required to complete additional compulsory courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and other electives. In addition, students are required to complete a compulsory 60 credit minor dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Economists

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Econometrics

Microeconomics

Applied Growth Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics View 11 other Masters in Econometrics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A mark of at least 65% in Honours level Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics respectively, with an overall average of at least 65% in an Honours degree in Economics (4th year) or international equivalent.

Before admission to the degree a candidate shall have completed quantitative courses in Econometrics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics at Honours level, or the equivalent.

Applicants with degrees outside South Africa are encouraged (and in some cases may be required) to submit a GRE test score. A strong performance in the quantitative segment (above the 80th percentile) is expected.

Students who have completed equivalent courses at the master’s level may apply for exemption, but not credit, from particular courses.

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Tuition Fee

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International

108460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 108460 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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