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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics View 38 other Masters in Economics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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88

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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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

52470 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 52470 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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