Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is comprised of coursework only with three compulsory courses and three electives.

Students draw upon expertise in a range of disciplines within the School of Social Sciences, the School of Economics and Business Sciences, and School of Architecture and Planning.

Careers

Research Analyst
Research Coordinator / Assistant
Public Policy Researcher
Senior Policy Analyst
Development Consultant
Management Consultant
Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Specialist
Project Coordinator/ Manager
Educator
Peace/ Human Rights Activist
International Aid Worker
Community Development / Liaison Officer
Social Worker
Immigration Officer
Programmes Advisor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Essay
Development Theories, Issues, Problems and Strategies
History of Economic Thought
Development as Ideology and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

International Development Developmental Psychology

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree or equivalent with 68% course mark aggregate in a third-year major.
At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in the subject.
Medical Aid
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

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R41950 - 62000

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Development Studies (Honours).

Available Scholarships

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