BEconSc Honours Economic Science at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Gain a greater understanding of Economic Science and improve your ability to access and analyse important economic information. The Division of Economics prides itself on the diversity of interests and fields of its faculty. The faculty is actively involved in research and publication activities, and is active in international and national professional societies.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Economics and Finance | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The Economic Sciences Honours programme comprises of 7 courses – 6 compulsory and one elective – as well as a research paper of 10 000 words. Compulsory Courses: Research Paper Advanced Microeconomics (Applied & Theory) Advanced Macroeconomics (Applied & Theory) Research Methods Advanced Econometrics Advanced Mathematical Economics Data Analysis for Research in Economics In addition, the candidate

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economic Science with a major in Economics from a recognised university and must have achieved at least 65% in the final undergraduate (Economics III) year. International applicants and South African applicants who do not hold South African university degrees must have their degree(s) assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before making an application. Ideally, the applicant should apply for SAQA assessment at least 3 months before applying to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. Please see the SAQA website for more details: www.saqa.co.za

ZAR 57,390 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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