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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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    Home Economics

    Owen Sitole College of Agriculture 🇿🇦 EMPANGENI, South Africa

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  2. Other programmes

    DCom (Economics)

    University of Fort Hare (UFH) 🇿🇦 Alice, South Africa

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  3. Master

    LLM (Coursework) Socio-Economic Rights: Theory and Practice

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  4. Other programmes

    BAHons (Economics)

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

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  6. Research

    Technical Research Development Services

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

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  7. Research

    M Com in Economics (Full Research)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  8. Master

    Magister Scientiae in Home Economics M.Sc.(Home Ec.)

    University of the Free State 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, South Africa

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  9. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  10. Research

    MCom: Economics (Research)

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  11. Bachelor

    BCom Economics

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts Honours in Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  15. Master

    MCom Economics of Trade and Investment (Course work)

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  16. Bachelor

    BCom Honours: Trade and Development

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Environmental Economics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Construction Economics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics & Demography

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  20. Other programmes

    Travel Services

    Technical College of South Africa (TECHNISA) 🇿🇦 Pinegowrie, South Africa

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  21. Bachelor

    BCom(Hons) Taxation

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, 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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