Study abroad in Johannesburg, South Africa: Most popular universities for Economics.

Are you thinking of studying Economics, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Economics in Johannesburg, South Africa. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice. 
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University of Johannesburg

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the University is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development.
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Most popular Economics programmes for international students in Johannesburg

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Economics degree in Johannesburg.

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Economics and Econometrics

University of Johannesburg

The College of Business and Economics offers a Bachelor in Economics and Econometrics at University of Johannesburg strategically positions UJ to be at the centre of regeneration in Africa. The College is internationally ranked among the Top 4 providers of Management Education in Africa.
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Business Economics

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

This programme is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.
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Mathematical Statistics and Economics (with financial orientation)

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Science prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse scientific community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the Faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes.
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Transport Economics

University of Johannesburg

The Master in Transport Economics at University of Johannesburg student should also be able to reflect on managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of transport economics, management and regulation and his/her research skills.
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Politics, Philosophy and Economics

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Humanities comprises of eighteen academic departments ranging from modern and ancient languages to the social sciences and psychology.
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Development Economics

University of Johannesburg

This Master in Development Economics at University of Johannesburg will prepare students to reflect on their own economic applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics as social science. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original work.
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Cultural Policy and Management

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Master of Arts in the field of Cultural Policy and Management by coursework and research report offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
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Commerce

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Master of Commerce by research offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a supervised dissertation on an approved topic within the areas of Economics, Information Systems, Management, Human Resource Management, Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Industrial Organisation, Managerial Economics and more.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Economics

Economics degrees investigate all factors involved in the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Economics analyses both small scale (Microeconomics) and global (Macroeconomics) economic factors. Economics degrees offered by universities and colleges worldwide teach students to optimise all economic actions, to improve the well-being and prosperity of economic entities and consumers.

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