Overview

The Bachelor of Economic History at University of Kwazulu Natal and Development Studies Graduates with economic history specialisations and/or qualifications enter various sectors of the economy including, but not limited to: banking and other financial services, local and national government, business and management consultancy; accountancy, tax advisory work, insurance and trading, economic analysis and research; manufacturing and utility.

Career paths

Such graduates will assume job titles as: Researcher; Research Analyst, Media Research Assistant; Development officer, Country Director; Accountant/Analyst; Operations Analyst; Tax Assistant; Assistant Manager; Financial Analyst ; Revenue Analyst ; Policy Adviser; Research Analyst; Research Officer ; Senior Associate; Investment Representative; Economist; Market Risk Analyst; Equity Analyst; Rating Specialist Researcher; Lecturer/Professor in social policy; economic history, development studies; etc.Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the discipline are offered from Howard College (HC) in Durban. Economic history is offered as a major in the Bachelor of Social Science

Programme Structure

Courses include

Political Ecology
Capitalism & Industrialization
Southern Africa and the World Economy
Capitalism & Development
Development in Southern Africa
Workplacement for Experiential Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics History View 17 other Bachelors in History 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum academic requirement (baseline UKZN)

APS requirement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 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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