Overview

Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae degree at NQF Level 7 in the relevant discipline, will be accepted on condition that they concurrently register the master’s degree with NQF Level 8 bridging modules namely, Advanced Research Methods (ARM118Z - 30 credits) and Political History of South Africa (POH119Z - 30 credits).

Selection criteria

Admission to the Comparative Local Development programme from Tshwane University of Technology will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). All applicants are required to submit a research abstract and all other supporting documentation to the department. Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP). Applicants will be informed of their status per official letter from the Office of the Registrar.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Economic Approaches to Local Development

Legal Approaches to Local Development

Socio-Political Approaches to Local Development

Local Development and Entrepreneurship Policies

Management of Diversities in Societies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Sustainable Development View 12 other Masters in Sustainable Development in South Africa

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A postgraduate diploma, or an honours degree, or a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification in Economics, Law, Political Science or Sociology at NQF Level 8 obtained from an accredited South African University, or any four-year qualification with honours status at NQF Level 8.

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