PhD - Development Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time; Part-time
As a PhD student, you will be required to present your Research to the Development Studies Board, before submission to the Faculty.

MEd - Master of Education

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Education by dissertation or by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

PhD - Accountancy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Increase your knowledge of selected areas of Accounting and Finance. This programme is typically aimed at Mcom graduates.

PGDip - Accountancy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
This diploma will provide students with access to the SAICA Initial Test of Competence Board Exam. It provides students with technical, theoretical and appropriate practical knowledge to be successful, not only in the Board exam but also in the corporate arena.

Accounting

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The three-year, full-time BCom Accounting programme includes compulsory and elective courses.

MCom - Accounting

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of Commerce in the field of Accountancy

Accounting Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 year degree
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) degree prepares you for the qualification as a Chartered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of study: Management Accounting and Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.

BAccSc(Hons) - Accounting Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
This programme includes four core subjects and a research focussed module. The core subjects included are: Auditing, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance, and Taxation.

Actuarial Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the application of analytical, statistical and mathematical skills to financial and business problems.

BScHons - Actuarial Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Interested in becoming an expert in long-term financial calculations, solvency of life assurers, and pension and provident funds? Then this 1 year full-time BSc Honours degree in the field of Actuarial Science is for you.

Aeronautical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Aeronautical Engineering is concerned with the design, development and modification of the components and systems of all types of flight vehicles, including fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, sailplanes, missiles and non-flying aerodynamic devices.

MA  - African Languages

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in African Languages is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - African Languages and Linguistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Become an expert in African languages and Linguistics.

BA(Hons) - African Literature

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time

MA  - African Literature

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of African Literature is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BHSc(Honours) - Anatomical Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Anatomical Pathology allows students to explore the field of Anatomical Pathology, including basic pathology, the functioning of a routine histopathology laboratory and undertake research in the field.

BScHons - Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours is a 1 year degree comprising a research project, one compulsory course and three elective courses from a variety of options such as Evolutionary Ecology, Medical Entomology, Parasitology and more.

PhD - Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Further your career with this PhD aimed at individuals who have a keen research interest in conservation, ecology, biodiversity, global change, botany and zoology.

MSc - Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by dissertation is offered in a wide range of research areas that facilitates an understanding about how the world around us works and the role of different organisms on Earth.

BA(Hons) - Anthropology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Benefit from advancing your knowledge of the development of societies across time.

MA  - Anthropology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain a deeper knowledge of the development of human societies.

PhD - Anthropology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years part-time and is offered across all schools in the Faculty.

Applied Bioinformatics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Students will learn to select, describe, and use basic bioinformatics tools and how to interpret computational results.

BScHons - Applied Bioinformatics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Bioinformatics is an applied discipline that provides support in analysing and interpreting data from an array of disciplines such as genetics, molecular biology, chemistry etc., thus contributing to solve pressing problems related to human health and environment alike.

Applied Chemistry

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Applied Chemistry focuses on the practical application of chemistry to solve real-world issues.

Applied Development Economics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The major in Applied Development Economics will give you insight into the real world application of economic analysis to economic policy from a developmental policy perspective.

BCom(Hons) - Applied Development Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Learn to solve real-world problems through the application of Economic and Political economy analysis.

MCom - Applied Development Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The programme offers students the opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems.

PGDA - Applied Drama and Theatre

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Put your performance skills into practice and develop your knowledge of drama and theatre.

MA  - Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities & Social Contexts

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 -2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Learn to use theatrical expression as a means to educate.

BA(Hons) - Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Help future generations learn by using Drama as an educational device.

MA  - Applied Ethics for Professionals

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years part-time
  • Part-time
This is an integrated master’s degree programme designed for people in professional and leadership positions who are interested in ethical issues. It is offered by the Philosophy Department.

Archaeology

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Archaeology spans both the Sciences (BSc) and the Social Sciences/Humanities (BA) and, as such, makes an excellent general subject for undergraduates majoring in other subjects in either the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Humanities.

BA(Hons) - Archaeology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Discover the richness and diverse history of human cultures. Archaeologists at Wits are actively involved in research and the teaching of a broad spectrum of topics.

MA  - Archaeology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 -2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Benefit from advanced professional training in Archeology.

BScHons - Archaeology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Archaeology is an integrative field that studies the diverse history of human culture and behaviour. Archaeologists at Wits are actively involved in research and the teaching of a broad spectrum of topics including Archaeological theory, Earlier Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, Later Stone Age, Iron Age

MSc - Archaeology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The aim of the MSc degree is to offer advanced professional training at the postgraduate level in the field of African archaeology of all periods and rock art studies, and to promote inter-disciplinary exchange between various arts and science disciplines.

BAS(Hons) - Architectural Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours is the first year of a two-year postgraduate programme. It aims to relook at how we share changing spaces as architects and urban designers in the contemporary African city and beyond.

Architectural Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Architecture is a creative, scientific, and technical discipline dealing with the creation of the built environment for human habitation.

MArch - Architecture

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Masters of Architecture by research (MArch) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

MArch(Prof) - Architecture (Professional)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Master of Architecture (Professional) facilitates creative production of an architectural research report integrating theory, research, analysis, design and systems technology. This is a 1 year full-time degree.

PhD - Architecture or Planning

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 to 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The School of Architecture and Planning is equipped to supervise Masters and PhD by research with expertise in the area of architectural, urban and planning theory and sustainable development.

MSc - Artificial Intelligence

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year coursework and 1 year research
  • Full-time
The coursework component of the MSc by Coursework and Research Report in the field of Artificial Intelligence covers topics ranging from computational intelligence, machine learning, multi-agent systems through to computer vision and natural language processing.

PGDip - Arts

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
In this BSc degree, you will study astronomical data and gain a deeper understanding of how the universe works.

Audiology

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Audiologists assess, advise, and provide rehabilitative services to children and adults with hearing and balance disorders, and related communication difficulties.

MA (Audiology) - Audiology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in Audiology by research is a 1 year full-time or 2-year part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - BA Hons International Relations

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Explore the complex relationships existing between nations.

BA part-time

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 to 6 years
  • Part-time
The part-time Bachelor of Arts degree is focused on the Social Sciences, one of the most exciting areas of study at the University. Part-time students receive the same qualification as full-time students at Wits.

BA part-time with Law

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 to 6 years
  • Part-time
Students will be studying towards a BA degree, with Law as one of the majors instead of another BA course.

Bachelor of Arts

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Choose from a wide selection of courses based on your interests, including African Literature, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, English, Geography, History of Art, International Relations, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology and Sociology.

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts Honours

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain knowledge of research design and implementation in your chosen field. An honours year usually consists of coursework and a research component.

Bachelor of Commerce (General)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Invest in your future with a Wits BCom. Establish a strong knowledge foundation, build your intellectual capital, and take the first step towards future-proofing your career.

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Completion of the BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) qualifies graduates to teach grades 4 - 7

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Graduates of this internationally recognised programme will be qualified to teach grades 8-12.

Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase Teaching

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
This four-year programme is internationally recognised and qualifies graduates to teach grades R-3.

Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Digital Arts is a specialised programme combining Electrical Engineering and Digital Arts courses to prepare you for a career in game design and development. The game design programme is a collaboration between the Wits School of Arts and the School of Electrical and Information Engineering.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Undergraduate
  • 2-4 years
  • Full-time
The LLB degree provides students with a sound knowledge of the general principles of the South African legal system, and an ability to use legal materials effectively.

Bachelor of Music

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
This degree gives you an opportunity to experience and learn from multiple music traditions. This pragmatic and philosophical programme exposes you to new and different music domains, skills, and knowledge – all of which better prepares you for a variety of music careers.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Studying science opens doors to exciting careers in fields like medical research, chemistry, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental sciences.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The School of Construction Economics and Management offers professionally recognised qualifications in construction management, property studies and quantity surveying.

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning BSc(URP) programme, offered by the School of Architecture and Planning, is concerned with sustaining the environment and developing economic and social wellbeing.

BA(Hons) - Bachelors of Art Honours, Heritage Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Explore the role of heritage in contemporary societies and discover how the study can lead to social action.

BA(Hons) - Bachelors of Art Honours, History of Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Be inspired by, and learn from the great artists of the past.

BCom part-time

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 to 6 years
  • Part-time
Invest in your future with a Wits BCom. Establish a strong knowledge foundation, build your intellectual capital, and take the first step towards future-proofing your career. Part-time students receive the same qualification as full-time students at Wits.

BCom part-time with Law

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 to 6 years
  • Part-time
Students will be studying towards a BCom degree, with Law as one of the majors instead of another BCom course.

BEd(Hons) - BEd (Hons)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Strengthen your practical professional experience and develop areas of specialisation.

BHSc(Honours) - BHSc (Honours) Chemical Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Chemical Pathology is a multi-faceted discipline which intersects with a number of specialities in medicine. Nationally there is a profound lack of adequately qualified scientists in this field.

BScHons - Big Data Analytics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Big Data Analytics is designed to blend multi-disciplinary subjects and provide students with the research and professional skills to design smart technologies. This is a 1 year full-time degree.

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study life forms and their functions at the molecular level.

BScHons - Biochemistry and Cell Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Biochemistry and Cell Biology provides an understanding of the structure and function of important biological molecules. This knowledge can help develop new drugs to combat complex and deadly diseases affecting mankind.

Biodiversity

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the foundations of animal, ecology, and plant sciences.

BHSc(Honours) - Bioethics and Health Law

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Bioethics and Health Law provides students with the skills to critically think about pertinent ethical and legal issues in health and related sciences.

MSc (Med) - Bioethics and Health Law

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Bioethics and Health Law is a 2 year part-time degree. It aims to develop capacity and excellence in the ethical and legal analysis of issues arising in health care and research.

Biokinetics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Biokinetics gives you the knowledge and skill you need to apply scientifically-based physical activity, either to help prevent disease or assist in rehabilitation following the onset of disease.

BHSc(Honours) - Biokinetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Biokinetics is a 1 year full-time degree which includes the first of 2 years of internship.

MSc (Med) - Biokinetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Biokinetics is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

Biological Sciences (Organismal Biology)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study how evolution, heredity, and development shape animal and plant life.

Biomedical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Biomedical Engineering applies engineering and other quantitative sciences to solving medical and biological problems. For example, developing sophisticated X-ray imaging systems, artificial organs, image recognition systems and medical devices.

Biomedical Sciences

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Students who apply for the Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Biomedical Sciences will enter an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases.

BScHons - BSc (Hons) in Property Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 Year full-time
  • Full-time
The BSc (Hons) in Property Studies is a one-year full-time degree.

BSc Engineering part-time

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Part-time
The first year of the Wits Engineering degree is offered over a period of two years on a part-time basis. After completion of the first year, students need to move to full-time study to complete the remainder of the degree (another three years).

PhD - Business Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This advanced degree requires students to conduct research regarding a relevant, approved topic.

PGDip - Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering is offered in six fields within the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering.

Chemical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Chemical Engineering involves large-scale industrial processes that convert raw materials – by physical or chemical change – into products with higher economic and social value.

PhD - Chemical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Chemical Engineering is completed over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

MSc (Eng) - Chemical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
If you're interested in the oil and gas industries, the MSc in Chemical Engineering is for you. It's taken by dissertation, or by coursework and research report over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Chemistry

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the structure, composition, behaviour and energetics of substances.

BScHons - Chemistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Honours Programme in Chemistry at Wits offers the opportunity to consolidate their understanding of their undergraduate knowledge and gain exposure to more specialised topics in chemistry.

PhD - Chemistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The purpose of a research degree is to train students in the skills of independent research. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research project, collect and analyze data, and write a research thesis.

MSc - Chemistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The purpose of a research degree is to train students in the skills of independent research. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research project, collect and analyze data, and write a research thesis.

Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
This is a unique offering from Wits where one can attain two degrees within five years. A chemical engineer is a professional who applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to the process of converting raw materials into useful products.

PGDCH - Child Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health is offered in the fields of Community Paediatrics and Neurodevelopment over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

MSc (Med) - Child Health (Neurodevelopment)

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 years
  • Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Child Health (Neurodevelopment) is a 3-year full-time block-release degree.

PhD - Civil and Environmental Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This PhD is offered in the fields of Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Project and Construction Management, Structural, Materials and Water Engineering. It can be completed over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

MSc (Eng) - Civil and Environmental Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Engineering by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree offered in the fields of Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering and Management

MSc (Eng) - Civil and Environmental Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Engineering by Research is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree offered in the fields of Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering and Management.

Civil Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Civil Engineering is the practice of improving and maintaining the built environment to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

Clinical Medical Practice

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The Clinical Medical Practice programme aims to develop mid-level healthcare workers, called clinical associates.

BHSc(Honours) - Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases aims to introduce the student to the field of clinical microbiology and molecular biology.

MA (Comm. Based Couns.) - Community-based Counselling

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time
The Master of Arts in Community-based Counselling is a full-time degree taken over 2 years.

Computational and Applied Mathematics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the application of mathematical and computational techniques to model, solve, and understand problems in a wide variety of fields and contexts.

BScHons - Computational and Applied Mathematics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Computational and Applied Mathematics is a 1 year full-time degree designed to transform you into a well-rounded applied and computational mathematician capable of handling any mathematical challenge.

PhD - Computational and Applied Mathematics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The focus of this PhD programme is to equip candidates with a set of tools for the interpretation, distillation and solution approach of a given problem, and become adept at independently conducting high-calibre original research. The tools covered in this programme focus on computational methods, m

MSc - Computational and Applied Mathematics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by Research in Computational and Applied Mathematics offers an open ended research platform through which you may work with leading researchers in a number of computational and applied fields.

Computer Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the many ways in which computers can be used in problem-solving.

BScHons - Computer Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BSc Honours in Computer science pioneers improving human life through science and technologies. It consists of carefully designed and advanced level modules that are aligned with the ever evolving field of Computer Science. This is a 1 year full-time or 2-year part-time degree.

PhD - Computer Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in Computer Science programme will allow you to work with leading researchers in Computer Science and become adept at independently conducting high-calibre original research.

MSc - Computer Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The MSc by Coursework and Research Report in Computer Science offers advanced courses in specialised topics within Computer Science. The variety of topics on offer allows you to customise your curriculum to your interests.

MSc - Computer Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by Research in Computer Science allows you to work with leading researchers in Computer Science. You will be trained as a researcher, allowing entrance into PhD programmes in Computer Science, and will be expected to produce work of a high standard that can contribute to the field.

BSc(Hons)(CM) - Construction Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction Management (BSc(Hons) (CM)) is a 1 year full-time degree.

MSc (Building) - Construction Project Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The MSc (Building) in the field of Construction Project Management is offered over 2 years of part-time study.

BA(Hons) - Creative Writing

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Follow your passion for creative writing and explore a range of genres and aesthetic approaches.

MA  - Creative Writing

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
Immerse yourself in the art of creative writing and master self-reflection, critical thinking and analysis. Specialise in prose (fiction or creative nonfiction), poetry or script writing in a writing- and reading-intensive, practice-based research degree.

PhD - Creative Writing

  • Postgraduate
  • 2-5 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in Creative Writing offers deeply committed and exceptionally talented writers the opportunity to study Creative Writing at the highest level.

BA(Hons) - Critical Diversity Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Honours in Critical Diversity Studies programme is undertaken by students from various disciplines.

MA  - Critical Diversity Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Enhance your abilities to analyse, interpret, challenge, and contribute to the crucial issues of diversity and their relation to social justice.

PhD - Critical Diversity Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD by thesis in the field of Critical Diversity Studies takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years part-time to complete.

BA(Hons) - Cultural Policy and Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in the field of Cultural Policy and Management introduces students to postgraduate pedagogy and research.

MA  - Cultural Policy and Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The focus of the MA programme is on interactive seminars, guest lectures on contemporary issues in the cultural sector and excursions. The MA can be taken either as Dissertation or Coursework and Research Report

PhD - Cultural Policy and Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
CPM PhD programme is candidate centred, and driven with the mentorship of diverse guest supervisors contracted on research field expertise basis.

MSc - Data Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year coursework and 1 year research
  • Full-time
The MSc by Coursework and Research Report in the field of Data Science gives students an interdisciplinary perspective on the emerging fields of Data Science, which integrates a number of relevant disciplines such as statistics, computing, communication, management, and sociology to turn data into u

PGDipSc - Data Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the field of Data Science introduces candidates to the practice of Data Science covering the scientific foundation, programming skills, domain-specific data analytics and ethical and legal frameworks, through online lectures.

PGDip - Deaf Education

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 Years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Deaf Education leaders, educators and practitioners will deepen and broaden their subject knowledge through this programme.

MEd - Deaf Education

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Masters of Education in Deaf Education (MEd) is a maximum 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time course.

BEd(Hons) - Deaf Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 -2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time, Part-time
Become equipped to work with Deaf learners in both schools for the Deaf and inclusive education environments.

PhD - Deaf studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 5 - 6 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in Deaf studies is a maximum 5 years full-time or 6 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Demography and Population Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
Enhance your knowledge of the characteristics of human populations.

MA  - Demography and Population Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
Further develop your knowledge of Demography and Population Studies and conduct your own research.

PhD - Demography and Population Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in Demography and Population Studies is offered over 3 to 4 years.

Dental Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 5 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Dental Science degree focuses on developing skill and expertise in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the teeth, mouth tissue and supporting bones of the mouth.

MDent - Dentistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 / 4 years full-time depending on clinical discipline
  • Full-time
The Master of Dentistry is offered in the clinical specialities of Community Dentistry, Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery, Maxillo-Facial and Oral Radiology, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics and Oral Pathology.

MSc (Dent) - Dentistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Dentistry (by research, or by coursework and research report) is a 1 year full time or 2 year part time degree.

MScDP - Development Planning

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Development Planning is designed to enable students holding the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning to qualify as professional planners. The degree is accredited by the South African Council for Planners.

BA(Hons) - Development Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Explore the multiple factors influencing the development of nations.

MA  - Development Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Development Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Digital Arts

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Digital Arts Honours Degree is a research and coursework programme and can be taken in three subject areas: Animation, Interactive Media, Interactivity & Writing or Game Design. The degree can be taken part-time over two years or full-time in one year.

MA  - Digital Arts

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
Become a Digital Arts expert. Areas of study include: Game Design, Game Studies, Interactive Narrative, Culture & Technology in Africa, Digital Culture and Decolonisation, Digital Creative Industries. The degree can be taken part-time over two years or full-time in one year.

Digital Arts

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The BA in Digital Arts degree brings together the creative and technical aspects of game creation. You will learn a variety of skills, including technical development and programming, illustration, animation, writing and sound design.

DLitt - Doctor of Literature

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Literature is a 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time degree.

MD - Doctor of Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • By submission of published work
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Medicine is completed by submission of published work.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This PhD is offered in the fields of Building, Real Estate, Construction Management, Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying over 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time and is offered across all schools in the Faculty.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD(Education) is a 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time degree.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy Audiology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time and is offered across all schools in the Faculty.

DMus - Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) Music

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD degree is a postgraduate degree that can be undertaken full-time or part- time. This degree can be by research only or by creative work with a research component.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy Health Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy is offered in a range of fields across all seven Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy Wits School of Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time and is offered across all schools in the Faculty.

BA(Hons) - Drama Therapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Explore the use of drama as a form of therapy.

MA  - Drama Therapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Discover and employ the therapeutic benefits of Drama.

MA  - e-Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 18 months
  • Full-time
Learn to use statistical methods to conduct data-driven research in the Humanities and improve your understanding of Data Science.

MSc - e-Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 18 months
  • Full-time
The Masters of Science by coursework and research report in the field of e-Science (MSc) is completed over 18 months. It aims to train postgraduate students in computational, mathematical and statistical methods to solve data-driven problems.

Ecology and Conservation

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study ecology, conservation and environmental science.

MSc - Economic Geology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Economic Geology is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree designed for geoscientists who want to upgrade their skills in economic geology and mineral exploration.

Economic Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Economic Science is a mathematically focused degree with majors that include Investment and Corporate Finance, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Coding and Cryptography, and Econometrics.

BEconSc(Hons) - Economic Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain a greater understanding of Economic Science and improve your ability to access and analyse important economic information.

Economics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Economics is the study of how, where and why money and resources are produced, spent and allocated by government and businesses, and how these help and affect the lives of individuals.

BCom(Hons) - Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain a deeper understanding of Economics and its impact. Candidates must complete 4 compulsory, and two elective courses.

PhD - Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Conduct your own research in the field of Economics.

MCom - Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Acquire advanced knowledge of Economic theory and conduct your own research.

PhD - Economics (AERC)

  • Postgraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Conduct your own research in the field of Economics supported by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

MEd (Educ Psych) - Educational Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 year full-time
  • Full-time
Gain in-depth knowledge of the psychology of education and help learners reach their potential.

Electrical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Electrical Engineering covers a broad range of activities involving the generation and use of electrical energy, including the planning and operation of large stations, computing and information transfer and telecommunication systems.

PhD - Electrical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering may be completed over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

MEng - Electrical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Engineering (Professional) by coursework only is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree offered in the field of Electrical Engineering in the specialisations of Power Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

MSc (Eng) - Electrical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in the branch of Electrical Engineering by dissertation is aimed at developing research competencies.

PGDip - Electrical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering offers entry into the Masters programmes of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering and is primarily intended for those who do not already have a four year BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

BCMP (Hons) - Emergency Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice Honours in the field of Emergency Medicine is a 2 year part-time degree offered through a collaborative effort with the Division of Emergency Medicine and the Division of Clinical Associates.

MSc (Med) - Emergency Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Emergency Medicine is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

PGDip - Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time qualification offered in Engineering branches.

BA(Hons) - English

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Develop your appreciation for English literature through a diverse curriculum.

MA  - English by Research dissertation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
The Master of Arts in English is a 1 year full-time degree.

MCom - Environmental and Energy Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in the field of Environmental and Energy Economics aims to train economists with a set of skills to be used in the applied economic analysis that inform environmental and energy policies aimed at remedying market failures in these sectors.

MSc - Environmental Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies offers a Master of Science (MSc) by coursework and research report in the field of environmental science.

Environmental Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Environmental Studies includes relationships between people and the environment. This programme discusses practical methods for understanding and addressing contemporary environmental problems, using case studies from South Africa and beyond.

BScHons - Environmental Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 years
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Environmental Studies is taught by a team of academics who are passionate about their research and the topics they teach.

MSc (Epi) - Epidemiology

  • Postgraduate
  • 18 months - 3 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Epidemiology by coursework and research report is offered in the fields of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Field Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, Implementation Science and Biostatistics.

BHSc(Honours) - Exercise Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Exercise Science gives students a holistic overview of the technical expertise, skills and knowledge required to operate effectively as a modern-day exercise scientist and a strength, conditioning and performance specialist.

MPH - Exposure and Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Exposure and Health focuses on the relationship between occupational and environmental exposures and the potential impact(s) on the health of workforces and communities.

MSc (Med) - Exposure Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Exposure Science is offered by both coursework and research, or by research (dissertation) only. It is targeted at potential academics, specialists or professionals in the field of occupational hygiene, environmental health, envir

Film and Television

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Whether you’re an aspiring director, a would-be producer, a creative and/or someone who wants to write innovative South African stories for film or television, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television (BAFT) offers exciting and creative learning opportunities.

BA(Hons) - Film and Television

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Our postgraduate offerings are aimed at developing and nourishing those with creative filmmaking ability, expressed through audiovisual images or written texts.

PhD - Film and Television

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 to 3 years full-time & 5 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
A successful PhD candidate would need to meet the requirements of the university Senate for admittance to the programme. The researcher intending to work towards this degree has the intention of specializing at the highest level in their field in order to make an original contribution to knowledge a

MA  - Film and Television

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme aims to stimulate learning at a postgraduate level through the application of theory with practice.

Finance

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Are you analytical and skilled at problem-solving and planning? Are you good with numbers and have you always been money-savvy? Consider a major in Finance.

BCom(Hons) - Finance

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Improve your financial knowledge and make your mark in business.

PhD - Finance

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Become an authority in a specific area of finance by conducting your own research.

MCom - Finance

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in the field of Finance is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MCom - Financial and Integrated Reporting

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of Commerce in the field of Financial and Integrated Reporting

BA(Hons) - Fine Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 -2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Refine your artistic ability and develop your research skills.

MA  - Fine Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme aims to stimulate learning at a postgraduate level through the application of theory with practice.

Fine Arts

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The BA Fine Arts degree combines fine art studio practice with academic study in Art History, Theory, and Criticism.

BHSc(Honours) - Forensic Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Forensic Sciences focuses on a variety of forensic fields and provides practical training in medico-legal facilities that investigate unnatural deaths.

MA  - French and Francophone Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of French and Francophone Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - French Language and Literature

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Take your French to a new level and explore French literature.

MSc (Med) - Genetic Counselling

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Genetic Counselling is a 1-year full-time degree.

Genetics and Developmental Biology

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
This is the era of the gene. You can sequence it, research how it functions, study how it makes an animal, plant, bacterium or virus, how it evolves and how it can make cells cancerous. What’s more, with the help of modern tools, you can now quickly and precisely edit a plant or animal genome.

BScHons - Genetics and Developmental Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Genetics and Developmental Biology exposes students to a range of experimental and analytical techniques fundamental to research at the molecular and cellular level. This is a 1 year full-time degree.

MSc (Med) - Genomic Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Master of Science in Medicine in the field of Genomic Medicine is a one year, full time degree.

BScHons - Geochemistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Geochemistry provides an opportunity for students to combine field work with laboratory studies and receive hands-on training by working with a range of state-of-the-art analytical equipment.

Geographical and Archaeological Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study environmental change, policy, systems, information systems and remote sensing in this BSc degree.

MSc - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Geographical Information Systems is a 1 year full-time degree.

Geography

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Teaching and research in Geography closely engages with the southern African region while drawing on broad theoretical frameworks and global matters such as global climate change, global environmental policy and global development agendas.

BA(Hons) - Geography

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 years
  • Full-time
Gain advanced knowledge of Geography, a discipline that bridges the natural and social sciences.

BScHons - Geography

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 years
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Geography is a diverse and integrative discipline that bridges the natural and social sciences. It is taught by a team of academics who are passionate about their research and the topics they teach.

MA  - Geography

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Geography is offered over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

PhD - Geography and Environmental Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 6 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The aim of the PhD degree is to offer advanced professional training at the postgraduate level in the fields of earth, atmospheric, hydro-environmental, global change and other environmental Sciences, as well as studies concerned with human environments and to promote inter-disciplinary exchange bet

MSc - Geography and Environmental Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by dissertation is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree offered in Geography and Environmental Studies.

BScHons - Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies is an integrative programme introducing students to the diverse history of human culture and behaviour, and how people interact with the landscape through the study of Archaeology and Geography.

Geological Sciences

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the formation and development of the earth and how it affects the formation of mineral deposits, climate, and the environment.

BScHons - Geology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Geology is offered through the School of Geosciences - one of the largest and most diverse groupings of geoscientists in Africa. Students can select from a wide range of research topics and have access to excellent preparation and analytical facilities for petrography, geochemistr

BScHons - Geophysics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Geophysics provides you with sound theoretical understanding and solid training in applied knowledge of geophysics and the workings of the earth.

PhD - Geosciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD by thesis is offered in the specialisations of Geology, Geophysics and Palaeontology.

MSc - Geosciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by dissertation is offered in Geology, Geophysics or Palaeontology.

Geospatial Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study information technology to understand life on earth.

BA(Hons) - German Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Improve your understanding of German and explore its literature.

PhD - German Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time.

MA  - German Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of German Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - Health Demography

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
This degree is interdisciplinary with an appeal to all students interested in Health related topics within the School of Social Sciences.

MPH - Health Economics 

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Health Economics is a part-time degree.

PGDip(HSE) - Health Sciences Education

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Education is aimed at all health practitioners who are involved in university-level health science education and teaching.

MHSE - Health Sciences Education

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The Masters in Health Sciences Education is suitable for health practitioners who aspire to leadership in the scholarship of university-level health science education.

MPH - Health Systems and Policy

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Health Systems and Policy is a part-time programme.

BHSc(Honours) - Health Systems Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) Honours programme is designed for those interested in understanding and improving healthcare systems and administration. Our programme uses a systems-thinking and interdisciplinary approach to cultivate Health Systems Specialists.

Health Systems Sciences

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Health Systems Sciences allows you to study public health and the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.

MA (Heritage) - Heritage Studies by coursework

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme explores the role of heritage in contemporary societies.

MA (Heritage) - Heritage Studies by Research

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of Arts by Research in the field of Heritage by coursework and research report

BA(Hons) - History

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of History is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - History

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Some of the courses included in this programme are: Themes in African-American History in the United States and Oral & Documentary History: Theory and Practice.

BHSc(Honours) - Human Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Human Biology is a course aimed at students with interests in the broad discipline of Human and Comparative Biology. It is a research intensive course with research areas related, but not limited, to human and comparative skeletal biology,

BHSc(Honours) - Human Genetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Human Genetics provides a broad overview of the rapidly expanding discipline of human genetics and explores the many exciting applications of genetics to human health and disease.

MSc (Med) - Human Genetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by research only in the field of Human Genetics is a 1 year full time or 2 year part-time degree.

Human Resource Management

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Human Resource Management (HRM) involves managing people within organisations to optimise their performance.

BCom(Hons) - Human Resource Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Prepare to deal with the unique challenges of Human Resources management in today’s world of work. The programme is founded on leading international theory yet grounded in the South African business context.

MSc - Hydrogeology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Hydrogeology is offered over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. It aims to, among other things, increase the scale and focus of groundwater research to promote an environmentally sustainable use of groundwater, including in mining and irr

MA  - ICT Policy and Regulation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain expert knowledge of ICT Policy and Regulation. The degree equips its graduates to deal effectively with policy and regulatory dimensions of the global and African information and communication technology (ICT) sectors.

Industrial Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Industrial Engineering studies the systems, processes, technology and people that make up organisations.

MSc (Eng) - Industrial Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Considering a career in industrial engineering? You'll study the systems, processes, technology and people that make up organisations.

MCom - Inequality Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in the field of Inequality Studies trains researchers and policy practitioners to understand inequality around the world, with a focus on the global South.

Information Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The Information Engineering degree focuses on Software Engineering, Telecommunications and Computer Networking.

Information Systems

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Information Systems are systems that allow individuals, organisations and societies to gather, store, organise, protect, retrieve, share and make sense of the information in their environments.

BCom(Hons) - Information Systems

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Become a sought-after Information Systems professional.

PhD - Information Systems

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This advanced degree requires students to conduct research regarding a relevant, approved topic.

MCom - Information Systems

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
Become a high-caliber Information Systems professional through this comprehensive programme.

Insurance and Risk Management

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Does risk management and the probability of disaster fascinate you? Are you analytical and focused, with good attention to detail? A career in insurance and risk management might be for you.

BCom(Hons) - Insurance and Risk Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain advanced knowledge of Insurance and Risk Management.

MA  - Interactive Media

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Research topics include Game Design, Games in Culture, Games as Artistic Expression, Games in Education, Serious and Applied Games, and Simulation.

BA(Hons) - Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Develop critical skills and learn to navigate an increasingly complex world through a curriculum that offers a high degree of flexibility.

MA  - Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts degree in the field of Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies offers students an opportunity to conduct research that engages with the ways in which the worlds of work and artistic practice increasingly reflect dissolving boundaries between traditional disciplines in the arts,

MA  - Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • Minimum of 1 year
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Wits Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies (MA IDKES) is a postgraduate academic qualification that provides capacity to operate in Africa's dynamic ICT ecosystem and digital knowledge economy.

PhD - Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 4 Years ( part-time)
  • Full-time; Part-time
The LINK Centre's PhD degree programme for candidates seeking to conduct intensive research into an element of the African ICT ecosystem and digital knowledge economy.

MSc - Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies aims to enhance capacity for multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research in the area of global and climate change.

PhD - Italian Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time.

BA(Hons) - Italian Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Italian Studies (BA(Hons)) is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - Italian Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Italian Studies (MA) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Joint Honours

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts honours may be taken as a joint honours programme in a number of fields.

BA(Hons) - Journalism and Media Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Enhance your understanding of Journalism and Media and their important role in society.

MA  - Journalism and Media Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Journalism and Media Studies is offered by coursework with a research report, or by dissertation. 

MA  - Labour Economic and Development Sociology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Labour Economic and Development Sociology is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Labour Policy and Globalisation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Labour Policy and Globalisation is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - Labour Policy and Globalisation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
Students must complete three courses and a research report to qualify with a Master of Arts (MA) in the field of Labour, Policy & Globalisation by coursework and research report.

Law

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
If you are interested in a specific field in business but also want a background in law, the specialised BCom with Law degree is a good option.

PhD - Law

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Enhance your knowledge of a highly specialised area of law by conducting your own research.

Law

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The BA with Law is the foundation for a more advanced study of law.

PhD - Linguistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme prepares language professionals for work in academia, translating, interpreting, journalism, publishing, language policy planning, and language education.

BA(Hons) - Linguistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Linguistics is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - Linguistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme prepares language professionals for work in translating, interpreting, journalism, publishing, language policy planning.

MA  - MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of arts by coursework and research report in the field of Contemporary Curatorial Practice

MA  - MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice by research

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of arts by research in the field of Contemporary Curatorial Practice

MA  - MA History of Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of arts in the field of History of Art by coursework and research report

MA  - MA History of Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of History of Art dissertation is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - MA International Relations

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain advanced knowledge in the field of International Relations in preparation for a career in diplomacy or public service.

MA (Social Work) - MA Social Work (Occupational)

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
Master of Arts in Social Work by Coursework and Research Report in the field of Occupational Social Work.

MA (Social Work) - MA Social Work (Research)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time, Part-time
Master of Arts in Social Work by Research

MA  - MA Spanish

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world. The official language of Spain, the majority of Latin-American countries and Equatorial Guinea, which offers a rich variety of cultures and literatures to research.

MA  - MA Theatre and Performance

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-3 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Become an informed and critically aware practitioner and consumer of the Arts.

Management

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Management studies how organisations – be they businesses, government bodies, or non-profit organisations – are run and administrated.

BCom(Hons) - Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Increase your understanding of the theory and practice of Business Management.

Marketing

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The role of marketing in business is to build brand profiles and persuade people to buy products.

BCom(Hons) - Marketing

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Join the ranks of expert marketers by exploring this diverse subject.

MA  - Master of Arts

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master’s degree programs combine discipline-specific, advanced coursework with skills like critical thinking, analytic ability, and time management that are easily transferred if your career path changes.

MA  - Master of Arts (MA) in Music by Research

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts (MA) in Music degree is a postgraduate degree in research that can be undertaken full-time or part-time. The research can be in musicology or ethnomusicology, but can also include another subdiscipline of academic music studies as long as the research undertaken is of a scholarly

MA  - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time
The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology programme comprises three main elements: a year of theoretical coursework and applied training offered full-time at the university; the completion of a clinically orientated research study and report; and a full-time internship of 12 months at sites in the g

MBA - Master of Business Administration

  • Postgraduate
  • Check with School
  • Part-time
Improve your business acumen and enhance your critical thinking.

MCom - Master of Commerce

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Commerce by research is a supervised dissertation on an approved topic within the areas of Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Insurance and Risk Management, and Industrial Organisation.

MEconSc - Master of Economic Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Learn to apply specialised knowledge to Economics, Statistics and Actuarial Science problems

MEng - Master of Engineering (Professional)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Engineering (Professional) is offered in the branch of Civil Engineering. The coursework and/or research will fall under one of the following sub-disciplines: Environmental, geotechnical, materials, structural, water, and project & construction management.

LLM - Master of Laws

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme gives candidates the opportunity to conduct their own research into a specific area of the law.

LLM - Master of Laws

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 -2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Laws by coursework and research report is offered in fields such as Environmental Law, Labour Law, Corporate Law, Human Rights Advocacy Law, Information and Communications Law, and Tax Law.

MM - Master of Management (WBS)

  • Postgraduate
  • Check with School
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Wits Business School Master of Management programmes cover Research, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, Finance and Investment, Digital Business, Energy Leadership, and African Philanthropy.

MM - Master of Management in Governance (WSG)

  • Postgraduate
  • Check with School
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Wits School of Governance MM degree is offered in various fields, including Governance and Management, Public Policy, Development and Economics, Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation.

MMed - Master of Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 5 years
  • Full-time
The Master of Medicine is a full-time degree offered in a range of specialties over 3 to 5 years, depending on the specialty. These include Nuclear Medicine, Microbiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, and more.

MMus - Master of Music

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Music (MMus) degree is a postgraduate degree in creative work and research that can be undertaken full-time or part-time.

MPH - Master of Public Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Part-time
The MPH is offered in the fields of Health Economics, Health Systems and Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Rural Health, Social and Behaviour Change Communication and Exposure and Health.

MSc (Building) - Master of Science in Building

  • Postgraduate
  • 2-years
  • Part-time

MSc (Med) - Master of Science in Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc (Med) by coursework and research report is offered over 1 or 2 years in various fields such as Vaccinology, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacy and more.

MSc - Master of Science in Medicine (Research)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by dissertation is offered in a variety of fields such as Human Genetics, Immunology, Virology, Biokinetics, Chemical Pathology and more.

MUS - Master of Urban Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MUS responds to the growing need for specialisations in urban expertise. There are different fields in which one can obtain an MUS, these being Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities, Urban Politics and Governance, Urban Management, Urban Research, and Housing and Human Settlements.

Materials Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites).

MPH - Maternal and Child Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Maternal and Child Health is a part-time programme.

Mathematical Sciences

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Majoring in the Mathematical Sciences is suited to students with an aptitude for mathematics who are interested in applying mathematics to problem-solving in the real world. Mathematical Sciences combines traditional mathematics subjects with courses such as statistics and computer science.

BScHons - Mathematical Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Mathematical Sciences is a 1 year full-time degree.

BScHons - Mathematical Statistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BSc Honours in Mathematical Statistics teaches you how to handle data, model data, discover patterns in data and make good decisions based on available data.

PhD - Mathematical Statistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
A PhD in Mathematical Statistics offers candidates who have excelled in their MSc studies, an opportunity for advanced study in the field. The course prepares candidates who are keen to advance their research in Statistics, and to produce novel statistical research under the guidance of academic sta

MSc - Mathematical Statistics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 -2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
An MSc (Dissertation) in Mathematical Statistics offers students who have excelled in their undergraduate and honours studies an opportunity for advanced study in Mathematical Statistics. The course prepares students who are keen to learn further statistical techniques to deal with data and undertak

BScHons - Mathematics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Mathematics is a 1 year full-time degree and offers research programmes in a broad spectrum of areas. The degree has easily accessible overlaps from other programmes within mathematical sciences such as Computational and Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, big data, diff

MSc - Mathematics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by dissertation in Mathematics is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

PhD - Mathematics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in mathematics is a 2-year full-time degree or a 4-year part-time degree.

Mathematics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study the quantitative and logic structure that underpins many important fields of study. A major in Mathematics can pave the way for careers in accounting, actuarial science, business, construction, engineering, finance, communications, information technology, research and teaching.

MSc (Dent) - Maxillo Facial and Oral Surgery

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Dentistry by coursework and research report in the field of Maxillo Facial Oral Surgery is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

Mechanical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Mechanical Engineering applies scientific principles to design, develop, construct, install, operate and maintain engines, energy harnessing equipment and machines in all industries.

MSc (Eng) - Mechanical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Mechanical Engineering (MSc(Eng) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree. Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest and most versatile of the engineering professions, applying scientific principles to the design, development, construction, installation, operation and maintena

PhD - Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This PhD degree is offered in the branches of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering.

MEng - Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Engineering (Professional) by coursework only is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree offered in Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering.

MEd - MEd Education and Work

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Education specialisation in Education and Work by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 year-part degree.

MEd - MEd Programme with Languages Specialisation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time
Take your education career to the next level with our MEd Programme! It offers you an exceptional opportunity to enhance your expertise, dive into focused research, and receive advanced training in language and literacy education.

MA  - Media Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Develop your critical thinking ability and research skills in the field of Media Studies.

PhD - Media Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 5 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in the field of Media Studies is a 3 year full-time or 5 year part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Media Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Develop your understanding and appreciation of various forms of media.

BHSc(Honours) - Medical Cell Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BHSc Honours course in Medical Cell Biology provides students the opportunity to further develop their skills in the methodology of scientific research. At the same time, students further their knowledge of applied histology and cell biology by researching topics for discussion meetings, essays

MMed - Medical Genetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The Master of Medicine in the field of Medical Genetics is a four year, full time degree.

MSc - Medical Physics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc (Physics) by coursework and research report in the field of Medical Physics is taught by the Division of Medical Physics.

Medicine and Surgery

  • Undergraduate
  • 6 years
  • Full-time
An MBBCh degree opens doors to exciting and challenging careers. Surgeons, paediatricians, pathologists, radiologists, and family medicine practitioners start with an MBBCh.

DSc - Medicine or Dentistry

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Science in Medicine or Dentistry is completed by submission of published work.

PhD - Metallurgical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering may be completed over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering involves the engineering principles required to concentrate, extract and refine metals, materials and carbon (coal) materials, as well as to develop new alloys and materials, including ceramics and composites.

MSc (Eng) - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering by dissertation or by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MEng - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Engineering (Professional) in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering is offered in the field of Welding Engineering.

BScHons - Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Microbiology and Biotechnology is a 1 year full-time degree. It guides students to critically examine and develop an appreciation of the integrative nature of biology, especially in its applications through biotechnology, disease biology and metagenomics.

Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study microbe groups, their morphology, metabolism, genetics, and taxonomy.

PhD - Migration and Displacement

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Offered through the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at Wits

MA  - Migration and Displacement

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Offered through the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at Wits

BA(Hons) - Migration Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Migration Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

Mining Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Mining engineers play a key role in the planning, exploitation and excavation of mineral resources.

PhD - Mining Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering is taken over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

MSc (Eng) - Mining Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Mining Engineering by dissertation or by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

PhD - Molecular and Cell Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD by thesis in Molecular and Cell Biology has focus areas in in the fields of Applied Bioinformatics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, and Microbiology and Biotechnology.

MSc - Molecular and Cell Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by dissertation in Molecular and Cell Biology is offered in the School of Molecular and Cell Biology, with focus areas in Applied Bioinformatics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, and Microbiology and Biotechnology.

BHSc(Honours) - Molecular Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BHSc with Honours in Molecular Medicine is designed to prepare students for the intellectual and physical challenges of laboratory biomedical research.

MSc (Eng) - MSc Aeronautical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 18 months
  • Full-time
The MSc in Aeronautical Engineering is the only 18-month accredited degree of its kind in Africa. It uniquely offers aircraft design and is partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

BA(Hons) - Music

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons) in Music degree is a postgraduate degree in creative work, practice, and research that can be undertaken full-time, in one year, or part-time, over two years.

PhD - Mycobacterial Genetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 4 - 5 years
  • Full-time
The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Mycobacterial Genetics is a research degree offered by the DSI/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research (CBTBR).

MSc (Med) - Mycobacterial Genetics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time
The MSc in Medicine by research in the field of mycobacterial genetics is offered by the Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research, and provides an opportunity to gain experience in basic molecular biology techniques such as cloning, PCR and bacterial genetics, among other things.

BHSc(Honours) - Neuroscience

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Neuroscience is a 1 year full-time degree, which introduces students to multiple neuroscience topics and research fields within the Faculty of Health Sciences, Science and the Humanities.

Nursing

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Nurses work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, patients and families and focus on treating illness to improve quality of life. The Bachelor of Nursing degree prepares professionals for general nursing and midwifery practice.

MSc (Nursing) - Nursing

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time
The MSc in Nursing by coursework and research report is a 2 year degree offered in specialised fields such as Infection Control, Intensive Care, Nephrology, Oncology and Palliative Care, and more.

MSc (Nursing) - Nursing (Research)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Nursing by dissertation is a 1 year full time or 2 year part time degree.

PGDip - Occupational Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health is offered on a part-time block-release basis over two years. It consists of eight courses of one week each and includes experiential learning between courses.

MPH - Occupational Hygiene

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Occupational Hygiene is a part-time degree.

Occupational Therapy

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Help patients who are temporarily or permanently impaired by illness, accident, disability, environmental limitations, or developmental delay, to increase their independent function.

MSc (OT) - Occupational Therapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The MSc in Occupational Therapy by coursework and research report is offered in the fields of Neurological Disorders, Perceptual Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders.

PGDipOT - Occupational Therapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy is a part-time programme taken over 2 years in the following fields: Neurological Disorders, Perceptual Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders.

MSc (OT) - Occupational Therapy (Research)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy by research is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

Oral Health Sciences

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The Oral Hygienist is a professional who focuses on the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral hygiene.

MSc (Dent) - Oral Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Dentistry in the clinical discipline of Oral Medicine is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MSc (Dent) - Oral Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Dentistry by coursework and research report in Oral Pathology is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Organisational Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time; Part-time
The programme is aimed at students interested in applying psychology to various areas of work, such as industrial relations, human resources, organisational design and development and organisational research.

MA (Organisational Psych) - Organisational Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The programme consist of four core courses. Students must complete a research report in a suitable area.

BScHons - Palaeontology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in Palaeontology aims to shed light on the evolution of life on Earth through a variety of different fields of study, but mainly through the fossil record.

BScHons - Palaeontology and Geology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
This BSc Honours is a cross-disciplinary programme in Earth Sciences that includes elements of Palaeontology and Geology. It's aimed at students who wish to integrate this knowledge to solve problems about the history of life, environmental change, and surface conditions through geological time.

BHSc(Honours) - Pharmacology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 or 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Pharmacology is the science concerned with the effects of drugs on living organisms (pharmacodynamics) and the effect that living organisms have on the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs (pharmacokinetics).

Pharmacy

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Pharmacists screen people for early signs of disease, using advanced methods to provide sound pharmaceutical care. Be at the forefront of game-changing medical innovations.

MPharm - Pharmacy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2- 3 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Pharmacy by dissertation is a 2 year full-time or 3 years part-time degree, in the fields of Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapy.

PhD - PhD - History of Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art

PhD - PhD - Wits Business School

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This programme is one of the most highly regarded of its type on the continent.

PhD - PhD Fine Arts by Creative Work

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 years full-time or 4-5 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is the highest qualification which a student can earn by conducting independent research under supervision. The thesis is required to make a recognisable contribution to new knowledge in the field of study, and must be of a publishable standard. In the Wits School of Arts (WSOA) there is no

PhD - PhD Heritage Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Philosophy in Heritage Studies

PhD - PhD in Archaeology

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 6 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in Archaeology is offered by the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies.

PhD - PhD Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Students in possession of a Master’s degree are invited to apply for admission into the PhD degree, or they may apply for a PhD with Creative Project.

PhD - PhD International Relations

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
International Relations (IR), PhD admissions are highly selective. Our admissions committee considers both the academic potential of applicants and the availability of suitable supervisory expertise.

PhD - PhD Spanish

  • Postgraduate
  • 3-5 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world. The official language of Spain, the majority of Latin-American countries, and Equatorial Guinea, which offers a rich variety of cultures and literatures to research.

PhD - PhD Theatre and Performance

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 years full-time and 4-5 years part- time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Theatre and Performance department offers a PhD in the field of Theatre and Performance. The PhD is the highest qualification which a student can earn by conducting independent research under supervision. The duration of a doctoral degree is normally 3 years full-time and 4-5 years part- time.

PhD - Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years

BA(Hons) - Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Explore a range of philosophical topics and develop your research and writing skills.

MA  - Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Philosophy is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time course by Research only.

Physics

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
A degree in Physics equips you with analytical and problem-solving skills, which are in high demand.

BScHons - Physics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BSc Honours in Physics is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree at Wits' School of Physics - the largest single campus in the country which hosts three DST-NRF Chairs (SKA Chair in radio astronomy, SARChI Chair in fundamental physics and string theory, SARChI Chair in theoretical particl

PhD - Physics

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD in Physics is offered in the specialisations of Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Crystallography, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, and Theoretical Physics.

MSc - Physics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Physics by dissertation is offered in the fields of Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Crystallography, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics.

BHSc(Honours) - Physiology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Honours degree in Physiology is a unique course in modern physiology, introducing students to the niche of physiologists among medical and biological scientists, and preparing students for future careers in biomedical research.

Physiotherapy

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Uses health promotion, treatment, rehabilitation, and exercise to prevent disability and restore patients’ normal movement and physical function.

MSc (Physio) - Physiotherapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Physiotherapy is offered by coursework and research report in a range of speciality areas such as Traumatology, Neurology and Neurosurgery for Physiotherapists, Respirology, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery for Physiotherapists, among others.

MSc (Physio) - Physiotherapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by dissertation in Physiotherapy is offered over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time)

PGDip - Physiotherapy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma is offered in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy (NMS) or in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy.

PGDipPlanning - Planning

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PGDip in Planning is aimed at people who come from a non-planning background and are interested in the field of planning. It's designed to enable you to establish a strong foundation for a career in a wide variety of organisations involved in planning and development.

PhD - Political Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
We have a lively community of doctoral students under the supervision of members of staff in the department. Our PhD students participate fully in the postgraduate life of the department.

MA  - Political Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Political Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Political Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Develop your knowledge of political theory and enhance your understanding of the political landscape.

Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Specialising in PPE gives you an understanding of political, philosophical, and economic ideas; the nature of political institutions; political processes and decision-making; how economic systems work; the causes of poverty and wealth; and how to promote development.

BA(Hons) - Portuguese studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
One of the most spoken languages in the world, Portuguese is a rich pluricentric language with a diverse set of variants which produces copious amounts of literature and culture to study.

PhD - Portuguese Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years part-time.

MA  - Portuguese Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Portuguese Studies is only offered by Dissertation.

PGDip - Postgraduate Diploma (Digital Education and Online Teaching)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-Year
  • Full-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the Field of Digital Education and Online Teaching responds to the need to develop teaching competence in the digital education space. The programme opens opportunities for career development, for professional renewal and for personal development.

PGDip - Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy Distance Programme

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
A SAICA-accredited programme to allow successful students access to write SAICA’s ITC board exams.

PGDip - Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 2-years (Part-time)
  • Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma is designed to increase the professional education of graduates in related disciplines such as Architectural studies, Construction studies, Civil Engineering, Property, Building, Quantity Surveying, and Construction Management. The PGD Construction Management allows students

PGDipE(HE) - Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Higher Education)

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years part-time
  • Part-time
The broad aim of the Diploma is to provide academics with a relevant teaching qualification in line with international trends.

PGDipLaw - Postgraduate Diploma in Law

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PG Diploma in Law is offered in fields such as Commercial and Business Law, Corporate Law, Environmental Law, General, Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation, Information and Communications Law, International Law, International Economic Law, Labour Law, Pensions Law, and Tax Law.

PDM - Postgraduate Diploma in Management (WSG)

  • Postgraduate
  • Check with School
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Wits School of Governance offers the PDM in different fields, including Public and Development Management, Security, Governance and Public Leadership, Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation.

PGDipSc - Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Do you want to learn how to turn your technology/science research into commercially successful products? Do you have ideas that you think have promise for launching your career as a tech entrepreneur? Then this is the one-year intensive hands on programme for you!

MSc (Building) - Property Development and Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The MSc (Building) in the fields of Property Management or Property Development Planning Management is offered over 2 years, and is directed towards applicants with an honours degree in Real Estate, Property, Economics, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Building Technology, Civil Engineering and Planni

PGDip PDM - Property Development and Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
Postgraduate Diploma in Property Development and Management (PGDip PDM).

PGDip - Property Development and Management in the field of Facilities Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 2-years (Part-time)
  • Part-time
Facilities Management is designed to enable prospective students to obtain the academic preparation that would enable them to access facilities management careers. Facilities management is the coordination and harmonisation of various specialist disciplines to manage buildings and non-core services.

Property Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Construction Studies (in the field of Property Studies) programme provides comprehensive training in most aspects of the property business, including finance, investment, development and valuation.

MA  - Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Department of Psychology offers three research-related MA degrees.

PhD - Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 5 years
  • Full-time; Part-time, Part-time
This course is offered as a full-time or part-time postgraduate degree.

BScHons - Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in the field of Psychology (BScHons) is a 1 year full-time degree.

BA(Hons) - Psychology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Psychology can be taken over 1 year full-time or over 2 years of part-time study.

BHSc(Honours) - Public Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours in Public Health) is a diverse programme and will enable higher qualifications in the field of public health for students interested in that career path.

DPH - Public Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health is offered in the fields of Exposure and Health, Health Systems and Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Rural Health, and Social and Behaviour Change Communication

BA(Hons) - Publishing Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year or 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
Learn industry best practices with the intention of establishing a career in publishing.

MA  - Publishing Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Publishing Studies by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - Publishing Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • Depends on qualification
  • Full-time; Part-time
MA Publishing Studies by dissertation and PhD Publishing Studies

MSc (QS) - Quantity Surveying

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Master of Science in Quantity Surveying (MSc (QS)) is a 1 year full-time degree.

BSc(Hons)(QS) - Quantity Surveying

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Quantity Surveying is a 1 year full-time degree.

MSc - Resource Conservation Biology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Resource Conservation Biology is aimed at individuals interested in working in the conservation field. It covers various aspects of resource conservation biology, including population ecology, population and species distribution modelling, conservation planning, and more.

MSc - Robotics

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by Coursework and Research Report in Computer Science offers a curriculum tailored towards intelligent robotics.

MPH - Rural Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Rural Health is a part-time programme.

MA (Social Work) - School Social Work

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Part-time
Master of Arts in Social Work by Coursework and Research Report in the field of School Social Work.

PhD - Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) may be taken over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

PhD - SOAS-Wits joint PhD in Applied Development Economics

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Research in heterodox economics or political economy with a focus on Africa, jointly supervised by SOAS and Wits. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a single co-badged certificate conferred by both SOAS and Wits.

MPH - Social and Behaviour Change Communication

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Social and Behaviour Change Communication is a 2 year full-time degree or a 4 year part-time degree.

MA  - Social Development

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of Arts by Coursework and Research Report in the field of Social Development.

Social Work

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The BA Social Work is a four-year professional degree programme. Social workers work in various fields of service such as community development, child protection, child and family welfare, youth programmes, disability, health, education, the workplace, and social policy development.

PhD - Social Work

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 5 years
  • Full-time; Part-time, Part-time
This course is offered as a full-time or part-time postgraduate degree. The minimum full-time is two (2) years and the maximum full-time is four (4) years. The minimum part-time is three (3) years and the maximum part-time is five (5) years.

BA(Hons) - Sociology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Develop a greater understanding of human interaction within a variety of contexts.

MA  - Sociology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Sociology is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

PhD - Sociology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time and is offered across all schools in the Faculty.

BA(Hons) - South African Sign Language

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain an advanced understanding of South African Sign Language.

BA(Hons) - Spanish

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Improve your Spanish and benefit from your knowledge of this widely-spoken language.

PGDip - Specialised Accountancy

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
This programme is aligned to the professional level syllabus of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The Diploma has been awarded Silver Learning Partner status from the ACCA.

PGDip - Specialised Accountancy in the field of Integrated Thinking and Value Creation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This online Postgraduate Diploma is part of the Wits School of Accountancy's Chief Value Officer (CVO) Programme and part of continuing research-driven enquiry into integrated reporting, integrated thinking, sustainable development and ethics being undertaken by the School.

Speech-Language Pathology

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor in Speech-Language Pathology is a four-year professional qualification. Speech-language therapists assess and treat children and adults with communication disorders.

MA (Speech Path) - Speech-Language Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology by research is a 1 year full-time or 2-year part-time degree.

MSc (Med) - Sports Medicine

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Sports Medicine is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MSc (Med) - Sports Science

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Sports Science is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MSc (Eng) - Systems Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc in Systems Engineering (MSc(Eng)) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

PGCE - The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This is a professional teaching qualification aimed at graduates interested in teaching as a career.

Theatre and Performance

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The four-year BA in Theatre and Performance programme covers the historical and theoretical developments in drama and film, as well as the theoretical and practical study of theatre, performance, and cognate disciplines.

BA(Hons) - Theatre and Performance

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Hone your performance skills and develop a holistic understanding of theatre.

MA  - Translation

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Master of Arts in Translation or Master of Arts in Translation (Interpreting).

PhD - Translation and Interpreting Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time.

PGDip - Translation or Interpreting

  • Postgraduate
  • 1- 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Improve your translation or interpreting skills.

BA(Hons) - Translation or Interpreting

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BA Honours degree in the fields of Translation or Interpreting strives for a balance between professional and practical training and achieving an understanding of the broader theoretical and conceptual issues.

BA(Hons) - Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

MA  - Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Arts in the field of Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

DTM&H - Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year online
  • Full-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene extends over one year of full-time study and is highly recommended for medical doctors with an interest in tropical medicine and infectious diseases.

MSc(URP) - Urban and Regional Planning

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The MSc Urban and Regional Planning by research is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

BSc(Hons)(URP) - Urban and Regional Planning

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Planning, also called urban, town, city and regional planning and development planning, is a dynamic profession that works to create more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations.

MUD - Urban Design

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Urban Design at Wits is an interdisciplinary, studio-based think tank focusing on the strategic spatial development and resilient design of urban environments in southern Africa and the global South, drawing on and contributing to a global exchange of ideas on just and ecological urban

MSc (Med) - Vaccinology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time
The MSc in Medicine in the field of Vaccinology is a full time 2 year degree. It aims to capacitate the next generation of African scientists to develop a scientific understanding of different aspects of vaccinology, and aid in the development of new vaccines.

PDM - Wits Business School

  • Postgraduate
  • Check details with School
  • Full-time
The Wits Business School offers a Postgraduate Diploma in various fields, including Business Administration, Energy Leadership, Digital Business, and Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation.

PhD - Wits School of Governance

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Our PhD programme is for anyone committed to advancing the state of knowledge in their particular domain