Overview

Key Features

Graduates of the Governance (Development and Economics) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg are able to critically engage and apply a range of analytical and interpretive lenses on complex issues within the broad reach of the state and civil society and their respective roles as social change and development agents.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance and Policy
Political Economy of Development
Public Finance
The Political Environment of Public Policy
Social Policy and Social Change in Developing Countries: The Case of South Africa
Economics and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics Management Studies Public Policy View 39 other Masters in Economics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree, postgraduate diploma with a minimum of a 65% average. This could be a degree from WSG or a Master’s degree in a cognate (similar) discipline. Particular attention is paid to the marks awarded for the research component/long paper of the degree.
A brief letter of motivation indicating why you would like to study for your Master of Management at the Wits School of Governance.
A curriculum vitae, detailing your degrees, your employment experience.
Official transcripts of your qualifications showing degree, courses and results (if you are still studying for a qualifying degree, please provide your interim mid-year results).
Your graduation certificates (certified copies and then originals).
Verification and comparison of any foreign qualifications from the South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

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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

44195 ZAR / year

≈ 44195 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

44195 ZAR / year

≈ 44195 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R88,390 – R189,970

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 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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