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The College of Accounting offers a Master of Commerce, which emphasises business applications and research in all areas of accounting. Applications close on 30 September.
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Fast-track your career in development policy and practice!
The Master of Development Policy and Practice is a dynamic programme designed for mid-career professionals committed to driving inclusive development and governance across the continent. Applications close on 30 November 2025.
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UCT Semester Study Abroad Programme
The UCT Semester Study Abroad Programme offers international students academic excellence, diverse perspectives, and an unforgettable adventure. Applications for the first semester 2026 close on 31 October 2025.
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Explore opportunities to fund your undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UCT. Discover information on the various bursaries and structured loans currently on offer.
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Join us on an exhilarating 360° virtual tour of the Faculty of Commerce, where the future leaders of the business world are cultivated. If you’re eager to discover the pathways to business success, then explore the Commerce website.
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‘My chronic illness has been the biggest blessing in my life’
Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology inspirational graduate Huyaam Samuels is a vocal advocate for life-changing palliative care and pain management support.
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Three UCT alumna at the helm of SA’s most influential companies
Three Faculty of Commerce graduates, the Maluleke sisters, are running some of South Africa’s most successful and influential companies.
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Gig economy shows familiar work disparities
New research looking at Africa’s gig work boom has once again unmasked the prevalence of disadvantages that women face in economic activity.
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