Overview
Offered over four years full-time. Two years are devoted to prerequisite courses and two years are devoted to writing the thesis. The programme begins in January.
Features
- The Economics by Coursework programme at University of Cape Town comprises a thesis, with advanced courses as a pre-requisite to registering for the thesis.
- A candidate will ordinarily complete the coursework in the first two years before proceeding to the thesis.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Quantitative Methods for Economists
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Econometrics
- Microeconomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
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Disciplines
Economics View 12 other PhDs in Economics in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates who possess a minimum of a second class (lower division) master’s degree in Economics by coursework are eligible to apply.
- Candidates with a Master of Economic Science degree are eligible to apply.
Tuition Fee
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International
124280 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 124280 ZAR per year during 48 months. -
National
124280 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 124280 ZAR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Cape Town
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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