MA Psychology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Department of Psychology offers three research-related MA degrees. The research related degrees are: MA in Psychology by Research (Dissertation) MA in the field of Psychology by Coursework and Research Report MA in the field of Social and Psychological Research by Coursework and Research Report

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Human and Community Development | Duration: 1-2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Career pathways

A career in research offers a wide array of employment opportunities in the academic, public and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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ZAR 73,950 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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