Overview

Key Features

The MPhil in Inclusive Innovation at the University of Cape Town will equip you to undertake research that changes systems, to develop innovative responses to complex systemic challenges, and to grow significantly both personally and professionally.

Delegates will:

Gain skills in managing complex innovation-focussed projects.
Learn to identify and improve multiple dimensions of social, environmental, political and entrepreneurial challenges.
Explore business model innovations that are grounded in local realities and also globally relevant.
Embark on a process of personal transformation within a community of practice committed to societal transformation.
Be exposed to best-practice examples of inclusive innovation in South Africa and beyond.
Benefit from the wider environment of networks and personal training at one of Africa’s leading sites of postgraduate learning.
Complete original research within their passion area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interactive lectures, discussions, practical projects, and field visits focused on diverse themes related to inclusive and social innovation, including design thinking, systems thinking, social entrepreneurship, and values-based leadership;
A step-by-step process supporting the development of a defensible research proposal, including discussions on research design, literature reviews, and diverse methodologies;
Diverse opportunities and processes for students to learn from each other and to develop collaborative relationships in support of their research and their social change ambitions;
Discussion and interaction in a collaborative environment that is both supportive and challenging, providing significant opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

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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

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General requirements

Applicants must hold at least an NQF level 8 qualification in Applied Science, Commerce, Humanities, Health Sciences, Arts, and other related degrees. Alternatively, applicants who have a three-year degree with relevant prior work experience may apply as an RPL candidate (Recognition of Prior Learning). Verification of whether the qualification is equivalent to a South African degree is also required. This can be done by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority.
Students must be fluent in spoken and written English.
Applicants must have already demonstrated a desire for solving problems within the key themes of education, health, finance and digital inclusion; or have a passion to pursue an area they have already researched substantially.
Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

92670 ZAR / year

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Citizens or residents

92670 ZAR / year

≈ 92670 ZAR / year

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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