Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Humanities
The Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science is a master's Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Two years (Year 1 coursework at Wits University, Year 2 research report at the home NWU campus) to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science at NWU
An Honours or four-year NQF level 8 qualification at an average of 65% in the relevant major (or Senate-approved equivalent); compulsory orientation attendance and a second-year research proposal deadline apply.
About this course
Delivered jointly with the University of the Witwatersrand, this programme trains social-science and humanities postgraduates in statistical methods and data-driven research, covering research methods, statistical computing, data privacy/ethics and applied data science, followed by a research report. It builds an interdisciplinary bridge between the social sciences/humanities and emerging data-science fields. Graduates are equipped for research careers in academia, government and the private sector applying data science to social questions.
Course intelligence for Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
Closing date still to be announced by NWU.
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- Duration
- Two years (Year 1 coursework at Wits University, Year 2 research report at the home NWU campus)
- NQF Level
- 9
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Source: North-West University 2026 Postgraduate Yearbook - Faculty of Humanities, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.