PhD Applied Development Economics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Conduct your own research in applied development economics. The Applied Development Economics (ADE) programme trains researchers and policy practitioners to understand and address current development challenges. It offers students an opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Economics and Finance | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The PhD can be taken part-time or full-time and is by research only. Additional Masters-level courses may be prescribed for non-degree purposes to assist the candidate in attaining the necessary skills for their research. All topics under the broad umbrella of development will be considered.

Career pathways

A PhD degree in Applied Development Economics prepares students for a career in research and policy-making in the NGO, private and public sectors in the broad field of development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A masters degree in Economics or Applied Development Economics or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university. A minimum of 65% in the masters degree (note that this does not guarantee entry, as various factors will be considered) A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. 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 PhD applicants are required to submit the following: A Completed online application form(PhD programme code: CDA00) Certified copies of A

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.

Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.

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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