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.

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).

BScHons - Environmental Studies

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

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.

MPH - Master of Public Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 2-3 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.

PGDip - Finance

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The online Postgraduate Diploma in Finance offers prospective candidates a practical and theoretical programme in the two core pillars of investment and corporate finance, which is unique to Wits.

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.

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.

BHSc(Honours) - Anatomical Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-year full-time, 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BHSc Honours in the field of Anatomical Pathology is a laboratory and research-intensive course aiming to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical aspects of biological processes underlying pathologies.

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.

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.

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.