Master of Economics in Comparative Local Development at Tshwane University of Technology

Programme overview

Master of Economics in Comparative Local Development is a structured master's degree at NQF Level 9 (180 credits) in the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Department of Economics, at Tshwane University of Technology. Presentation: Evening classes and research.

What you will study

Published curriculum modules include: 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; Regional Integration and Multilevel Governance.

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Application information

Entry 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. Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus). Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae degree at NQF Level 7 in the relevant discipline, will be accepted on condition that they concurrently register for 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).

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Academic year starts on 1 February 2027 (term 1: 1 February to 25 March 2027); mid-year semester modules start in term 3 on 12 July 2027.

The application fee is R240 for all first applications to TUT and is non-refundable.

Qualifications closing on 15 June 2026: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics, BHSci Medical Laboratory Science, BHSci Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management, Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies.

Qualifications closing on 31 July 2026: all Arts and Design programmes, Diploma in Economics, Bachelor of Architecture (including Extended), Bachelor of Geomatics, Diploma in Industrial Design, other Humanities programmes, and in Science the Diplomas in Animal Sciences, Crop Production, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Kinesiology and Coaching Science, Somatic Therapy, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Fire Technology, Geology, plus Bachelor of Environmental Health, BHSci Biokinetics, Clinical Technology, Veterinary Technology, HCert Dental Assisting and BSc Industrial Chemistry. Other programmes close on 30 September 2026.

Qualifications still open for 2027 intake as of 1 October 2026: BEng Tech Polymer Technology (Pretoria); BEng Tech, Diploma and Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering (eMalahleni); Diploma in Credit Management; Diploma in Food Technology, BSc Industrial Chemistry, Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Diploma in Geology, Diploma in Water Science and Technology, Diploma in Industrial Physics (Arcadia).

Late applications are scheduled for 18 to 22 January 2027 per the 2027 academic calendar.

Apply through the official page: https://applications-prod.tut.ac.za/

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