Overview
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics is offered in all Faculties of the University of Cape Town. In the Faculty of Commerce, it is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision.
The examination is by thesis alone.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- One strength of this discipline is that it provides a theoretical lens to make sense of a complex world.
- But the theory itself is only one part of the story.
- Within the School, we emphasise analytical and empirical tools to test whether these theories are consistent with the data.
- In this regard, the School of Economics has several affiliated research units that do cutting-edge research in fields ranging from environmental policy to poverty alleviation and development policy.
- Through this research, we aim to understand better how the world works.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
General requirements
- A Masters degree in Economics is usually required.
- Applicants should upload a 5-page proposal with their application. Check our staff page for our academic's areas of interest.
- You must put in an application to the University as well. You can do this online at http://applyonline.uct.ac.za/. We encourage students to apply through the Commerce Faculty.
- Your proposal will be distributed to the relevant lecturers within the School of Economics to match you with a suitable supervisor.
- The Post-graduate Committee in the School of Economics will send recommendations for suitable candidates to the Faculty Board.
- Subject to Faculty Board approval, the candidate may register with the university for this degree.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 2,325 AUD / year (approximately 27,170 ZAR / year)
- Domestic: 2,325 AUD / year (approximately 27,170 ZAR / year)
Living costs in Cape Town, South Africa
778-1,329 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.