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.
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.
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.
BScHons - Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Postgraduate
- 1 year
- Full-time
The BSc Honours in the field of 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.
MUD - Urban Design
- Postgraduate
- 2 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.
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 suite, culminating with the Master of Architecture (Professional). It aims to relook at how we share changing spaces as architects and urban designers in the contemporary African city and beyond.
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
- Online
- 18 months
Be a part of the solution and change the way the government works from the inside. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management (PDPM) at the Wits School of Governance will prepare you for professional and managerial leadership roles in the public, development, and not-for-profit sectors.
MSc (Med) - Translational Research
- Postgraduate
- 1 year
- Full-time
The Wits Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine in the field of Translational Research is the first programme of its kind in South Africa. It is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical application, ensuring that research translates into real-world healthcare impact.
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
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
- Online
- 24 months
This programme is designed to be flexible so that candidates can balance their work and study commitments. The first phase is fully online and structured as short courses. The second phase is a diploma programme that is a blend of online and some face-to-face instruction and assessment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation
- Online
- 12 months
The Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation those seeking a qualification in fundraising, advancement and partnership building. This unique programme provides an opportunity for you to develop critical thinking and leadership skills as well core competencies as a manager in the philanthropy or non-profit sector.