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Master's specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

The MPhil specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (192 NQF credits, plan PHI03) is an interdisciplinary Master's with a minor dissertation hosted in the student's home department.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Interdisciplinary: Philosophy, Political Studies and Economics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A minor dissertation (ECO5066W, PHI5002W or POL5010W) and four taught courses: one each in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the elective options, and one more in the home department; no more than two courses may be at HEQSF level 8.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PPE specialisation: a major, or equivalent, in Philosophy, Politics or Economics, and first-year level in the other two disciplines; acceptance is at the discretion of the Convener with the home Head of Department's recommendation. Home department Economics: at least 65% overall at Honours level. Home department Politics: at least 70% at Honours plus strong performance in the Honours research component (or HOD discretion). Home department Philosophy: at least 70% at Honours plus strong research performance (slightly lower may be admitted at the Head of Department's discretion).

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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