MA in Development Studies (Research)
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Faculty Website:听听 Faculty of Humanities
Department:听Department of Development Studies
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name:听MA in Development Studies (Research)
Programme Code: M7019Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level:听9
NQF Credits:听180
SAQA:听73949
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 October 2025
Campus:听Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:听1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time
Curriculum
The master鈥檚 study programme comprises a dissertation written under supervision on a topic selected in consultation with the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies. An article ready for publication on the dissertation content is also required.
Admission Requirements
A Hons degree in Development Studies (or equivalent) with a final coursework mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline is required. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of Development Studies, applicants (for the M.A.) from other social sciences degrees with a focus on development, politics, sociology, anthropology, economics, agriculture, or other social sciences may be granted 鈥渁lternative access鈥� or access through the Recognition of Prior Learning committee.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic credit.
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