The School of Economics and Finance (SEF) and the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at the University of the Witwatersrand offer the Masters of Commerce in Inequality Studies. The programme is interdisciplinary, drawing from economics, sociology, politics and education to offer a unique approach to inequality studies. This Masters trains researchers and policy practitioners to understand inequality around the world, with a focus on the global South. It offers a thorough and rigorous grounding in the literature, theory and methods of inequality studies, as well as in-depth exposure to current topics in inequality studies taught by those at the cutting edge of inequality research. There are also three MCom Inequality Studies bursaries available. Click here for additional information. Applications close on 31 October 2023. 

The Masters in Applied Development Economics (ADE) trains researchers and policy practitioners to understand and address development challenges. It offers students an opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems. In doing so, it approaches economics from a pluralist point of view. In this context, pluralism comprises three dimensions: theoretical pluralism; methodological pluralism; and dialogue between economics and other social sciences. Applications close on 31 October 2023.

The Honours in Applied Development Economics (ADE) offers students an opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems. The programme approaches economics from a pluralist point of view and constitutes a feeder for the new Masters in Applied Development Economics.

 Applications close on 31 October 2023.