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Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

An NQF level 8 honours qualification deepening applied competence in the analysis and application of economic theory and quantitative methods. It prepares students for advanced analysis and further postgraduate study.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Core: Economics Research Paper, Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory and Analysis, Theory and Practice of Econometrics, International Economics; two electives from Development, Public, Labour and Environmental Economics. 120 credits.

Career pathways

Economist, researcher, financial risk analyst, investment analyst, policy analyst, economic advisor, market research analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant NQF 7 qualification with a minimum average of 60%; RPL considered for no more than 10% of an intake.

Main intake: February. The 2027 academic year opens on 4 January 2027; first-year registration runs 25 January to 5 February 2027 and the first teaching block starts on 8 February 2027. Second semester teaching starts on 12 July 2027.

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are open until 31 October 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/how-to-apply/

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