Overview

Key Features

The Applied Development Economics (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers students the opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems. The programme is unique in that it approaches economics from a pluralist point of view. In this context, pluralism comprises three dimensions: theoretical pluralism; methodological pluralism; and dialogue between economics and other social sciences.

The Honours 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. Students who successfully complete this degree can also go on to enrol for the Masters degree in Applied Development Economics.

The programme is structured on the basis that it can be taken over a one-year full-time or a two-year part-time duration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics for Development
Macroeconomics for Development
Research Methods for Development
Advanced econometrics
Applied Econometrics for Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 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

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

A bachelors degree or equivalent.
At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in the subject.
Applicants are expected to have achieved at least 65% for the Economics major of their BCom undergraduate degree.

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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

46220 ZAR / year

≈ 46220 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

46220 ZAR / year

≈ 46220 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R46,220 – R52,580

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.

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