Overview

About the program

Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification.

The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication. This Economics program is offered at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Programme Structure

Structure:

The curriculum consists of a thesis that incorporates a research proposal, an oral defence (viva voce) and two manuscripts, based on the candidate's research, submitted for publication to a recognised accredited journal.
Proof of the submission of the manuscripts is a compulsory condition for the degree to be conferred.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 12 other PhDs 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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88

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree in a relevant discipline with an average of 60%. In addition to these requirements, applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research.
All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA.

Tuition Fee

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International

31235 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31235 ZAR per year during 72 months.
National

31235 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31235 ZAR per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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