PhD Economics (AERC) at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Conduct your own research in the field of Economics supported by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Applications are invited from qualified and motivated candidates for a PhD programme in the field of Economics. This programme, supported by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), combines the traditional PhD structure in the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) and a partnership with other universities in Africa.

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctorate: A Master's degree in Economics or an equivalent. Please note that for this particular programme (the AERC PhD programme) you do not have to upload your documents onto the Wits online application system. You must email Ms. Kamo Nhlapo for the application form and send the following supporting documents to [email protected]. Please send any queries to her. PhD applicants are required to submit the following: A Completed online application form(PhD programme code: CDA00) Certified copies of ALL academic transcripts and graduation certificates Proof of SAQA application for all international qualifications(details at www.saqa.org.za) Proof of English proficiency: if qualification completed at an institution where English is not the medium of instruction. Reference letter(s) (at least one from an academic) Curriculum Vitae (CV) Letter of motivation briefly explaining why you wa

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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