Overview

Key Facts

The Economic Development programme at the University of Cape Town aims is to equip students with essential research skills (both quantitative and writing skills) and knowledge in their chosen area of specialisation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance and Growth

Problems of Globalisation

Research and Policy Tools: Development Impact and Evaluation

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics View 6 other Masters in Econometrics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An average of at least 65% in an honours degree with a three-year major in Economics in a Bachelors degree is the minimum requirement. Except with special permission of the convener, a candidate shall have completed a quantitative course in Econometrics at the 3rd year level or equivalent.

Recommendation of acceptance is at the discretion of the programme convener and the Graduate Committee.

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

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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

128250 ZAR / year

≈ 128250 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

58150 ZAR / year

≈ 58150 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International: Course fees + International/SADC Administrative Fee (ZAR 5,600) + International Term Fee (ZAR 64 500).

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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