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MA in Development Studies (Research) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Research master's programme (NQF 9, 180 credits) in Development Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Anthropology and Development Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A dissertation written under supervision on a topic selected in consultation with the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, plus an article ready for publication on the dissertation content.

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Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Development Studies (or equivalent) with a final coursework mark of at least 65% in the discipline. Applicants from other social science degrees with a focus on development, politics, sociology, anthropology, economics, agriculture or other social sciences may be granted alternative access or access through the Recognition of Prior Learning committee. Selection is based on academic credit.

Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Duration: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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