Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 24 months
- Start dates: Starting February 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before Oct 2026
- Language: English (TOEFL iBT 105)
- Credits: 360 alternative credits
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Disciplines: Economics, Transportation Engineering
About the program
The purpose of this Transport Economics qualification at the University of Johannesburg is to develop intellectual and specialised competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of transport economic, management and regulatory principles.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- The student should develop research, writing and creative thinking skills in the transport economics field. The student should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of the transport sector, and to analyse and assess any internal or external decision impacting on this sector.
- The student should also be able to reflect on his/her managerial decisions and applications to analyse and assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of transport economics, management and regulation.
- The thesis should constitute a reflection of knowledge and insight into the transport economics field. This qualification intends to make original contributions to the field of transport economics.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 105
Other requirements
General requirements
- A student who is in possession of a Master’s qualification in Transport Economics (on NQF level 9), with a minimum of 65% or higher may apply for admission to this format.
- The student must have completed a module in Research Methodology (on NQF level 8 or 9) as part of a postgraduate qualification with an average of 60% or higher.
Tuition Fees
International (non-residents): 2,037 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year)
Domestic (citizens or residents): 2,037 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa: 727–1,038 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for Transport Economics. Scholarships may be offered by independent providers and a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
