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Master's specialising in Economics at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

A 248-credit MA/MSocSc by coursework and minor dissertation that equips students with the theoretical and technical knowledge to practise as professional economists in the public and private sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Economics (Faculty of Commerce)  |  Duration: 12 months  |  Intake: January  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory courses are Quantitative Methods of Economics, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Econometrics and Research Skills in Economics, plus two second-semester electives (for example Governance and Growth, International Finance, Labour Economics, Microeconometrics) and a 60-credit minor dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An average of at least 65% in an Honours degree in Economics. Applicants with degrees from outside South Africa are encouraged (and in some cases may be required) to submit a GRE score, with a quantitative performance above the 80th percentile expected. Students who completed equivalent Master's-level courses may apply for exemption but not credit.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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