Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Postgraduate Programme

SAQA

110870

NQF Level

10

Duration

Maximum 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Closing Date

31 December

Entry Requirements

An appropriate Master’s degree in Economics or a cognate discipline at NQF Level 9, with a minimum average of 60%, and evidence of adequate preparation in economics, econometrics and research methodology. Applicants from a master’s coursework program must have achieved a minimum of 65% in Research methodology. Applicants must demonstrate research potential through a Master’s research component, research experience and/or a preliminary research proposal. International qualifications must be recognised by SAQA  as equivalent to the required South African qualification

How to Apply

  1. Submit your application online through our application system here.
  2. Pay the application fee to process your submission.
  3. Download the Research Proposal Application Guideline here.
  4. Follow the PhD requirements checklist for document submission here.
  5. Please note: applicants must complete the checklist and upload the checklist together with the requisite documents at the application stage

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