Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D in Economics in South Africa

Ph.D in Economics is a research-focused degree that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in economic theory, research methodology and data analysis. The program aims to train individuals to become independent researchers and scholars capable of making original contributions to the field of economics.

Below are some of the career opportunities fit for PhD in Economics graduates in South Africa:
a. Risk Manager
b. Economic Advisor
c. Statistician
d. Data Analyst
e. Market Research Analyst
f. Investment Analyst
g. Economic Strategist
h. Policy Analyst
i. Economic Researcher
j. Development Planner
k. Government Economist
l. Professor/Lecturer
m. Researcher
n. Economic Policy Analyst
o. Development Economist
p. Economic Consultant

Institutions Offering Ph.D in Economics

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  Doctorate:
  - A masters degree in Economics or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university.
  - A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.
  
  
  Duration: 2 - 4 years
  
  Study mode: Full-time; Part-time
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant master’s degree
  A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the master’s degree
  
  Duration of study:
  2 years, full-time.
•  Rhodes University, Grahamstown  
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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