Overview
About the programme
This Economics (AERC) programme, supported by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), combines the traditional PhD structure in the School of Economic and Finance (SEF) and a partnership with other universities in Africa. It offers a rigorous and competitive training leading to the award of a doctoral degree in economics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- During the programme, candidates will have the opportunity to learn in conjunction with students from other degree-awarding universities in Africa, both at our campus and at a Joint Facility for Electives in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The programme extends over four years, involving training in core subjects, electives, a thesis proposal, fieldwork, thesis preparation and defence. Students will spend some time at the University of Cape Town and in Nairobi, Kenya for coursework and then at WITS for their thesis component.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree in Economics or an equivalent
- Copies of your degree certificates
- Copies of ALL academic transcripts
- SAQA evaluation. This is an evaluation carried out by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on all International qualifications
- Proof of English proficiency (if qualification completed at an Institution where the medium of instruction was not English)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation
- A brief (5-10 page) proposal outlining your research interest
Tuition Fee
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International
35720 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35720 ZAR per year during 48 months. -
National
35720 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35720 ZAR per year during 48 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
Living costs for Johannesburg
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
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