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How to become a economist & development economists

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Economist & Development Economists.

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University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Economist & Development Economists. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)

Degree

BA (Development Studies)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

APS 350
Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 40%+Technical Maths 40%+Maths Lit 70%+English 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)

University of Venda

APS 300
Code HSBADSFaculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education3 years

Subject requirements

English HL 50%+English FAL 59%+History 50%+Economics 50%+
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