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Study Economics in South Africa

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    BCom Honours: Monetary and Financial Economics

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  2. Other programmes

    Environmental Services

    Owen Sithole Agricultural College 🇿🇦 Empangeni, South Africa

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Economics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  4. Bachelor

    B.Sc. in Community Water Services and Sanitation

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  6. Master

    Master of Commerce (MCom) in Transport Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  7. Diploma

    Tax Law, Higher Diploma in Tax Law - HDipTaxLaw: 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  8. Bachelor

    BCom with option in Taxation

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  9. Other programmes

    Customer Service (Short Learning Programme)

    Tshwane University of Technology 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  10. Diploma

    Hospitality and Catering Services, National Diploma

    Northlink FET College 🇿🇦 Panorama, South Africa

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  11. Other programmes

    H Cert (IT) (User Support Services)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  12. Master

    MPhil (SA Politics & Pol Economy)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  13. Research

    MCom (Economics - Research)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  15. Master

    Master of Laws - Exchange Programme (by coursework minor dissertation) in Tax Law

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  16. Master

    LLM (Coursework) Tax Law

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  17. Other programmes

    Farmer Support Services

    Lowveld College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 Nelspruit, Republic of South Africa, South Africa

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Economics

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  19. Diploma

    Food & Beverage/Reception/Accommodation Services, Advanced Diploma

    Northlink FET College 🇿🇦 Panorama, South Africa

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  20. Diploma

    Health Economics (not offered in 2012) (Postgraduate diploma)

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  21. Master

    MCom in Economics

    Walter Sisulu University 🇿🇦 Unitra, South Africa

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  22. Master

    Special Topics, LLM Taxation, Howard College

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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Study Economics in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 24 universities and colleges offer 191 Economics programmes: 52 Bachelor, 52 Master and 18 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Pretoria, Rondebosch, Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand and Durban. Institutions with the widest choice: University of South Africa, University of Pretoria and University of Cape Town.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 191 Economics programmes at 24 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Pretoria, Rondebosch and Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of South Africa, University of Pretoria, University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and University of Johannesburg.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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