Overview

The Postgraduate program in Demography from Makerere University is designed to expose the students to substantive and technical demography as well as the social, cultural and economic determinants and consequences of Population chanse.

Quick Facts:

Duration of the programme:

The programme is within 2 academic years, which is an equivalent of four semesters and one recess term.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Statistics for population Scientists
Computer Techniques
Migration
Advanced Demographic Techniques
Urban and Rural development
Mortality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Sociology Statistics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should posses a good first degree or its equivalent in any of the following subjects: statistics, economics, geography, mathematics, sociology medicine or social work and social administration.
Candidates with a minimum of two years working experience and obtained at least a credit in mathematics at O-level and sat a paper in demography or population studies shall normally be preferred.
Candidates with at least class2 post graduate diploma in demography will be exempted from part 1 of the programme.

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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

7500000 UGX / year

≈ 7500000 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000000 UGX / year

≈ 5000000 UGX / year

Living costs

Kampala

Uganda

1463786 - 1961574 UGX / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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