Overview

What is the Masters by Research all about?

After a minimum of 1 academic year (full-time) or two years (part-time), a candidate will present a supervised Masters thesis on a topic previously approved by the Higher Degrees Committee. This must be a substantial piece of research work.

The Master of Commerce at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg will normally include an empirical research project, preceded by a comprehensive literature review.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Offered throughout the year with multiple intakes.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Commerce View 6 other Masters in Commerce in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certified copy of your degree certificates

Certified copy of academic transcripts as well as grade key

All certificates need to be transcribed to English if in another language.

SAQA evaluation (International applicants)

Proof of English proficiency (International applicants)

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of motivation

A brief (5-10 page) proposal outlining your area of research interest

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31780 ZAR / year

≈ 31780 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31780 ZAR / year

≈ 31780 ZAR / year

Additional Details

full-time R31,780 – R33,107

full-time, second term R16,112 – R16,774

part-time R20,421 – R21,230

part-time, second term R13,580 – R14,240

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What is the Masters by Research all about?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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