Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Development Economics offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg entails a grounding in real-world application of economic analysis in the field of economic policy from a development perspective; this grounding will be focused on South Africa as we hope to train graduates who can conceptualise effective responses to the country’s many developmental challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Econometrics
South African Development Issues
plus one elective: Labour Economics or Public Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Entry is at third-year level.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics International Development View 54 other Bachelors in Economics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The formal entry criteria for this major are the following 2nd-year level Economics courses: comprised of Intermediate Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International Economics (International Trade and International Finance), Mathematical Economics and Economic Statistics.
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English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

57800 ZAR / year

≈ 57800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

57800 ZAR / year

≈ 57800 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R57,800 – R78,220

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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