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111 Master's degrees offered by the university
Applied Theatre and Drama Studies
The Applied Theatre and Drama Studies programme at the University of Cape Town is a coursework degree over two years, consisting of 4 courses and a dissertation.
Architecture
The Master of Architecture is offered at University of Cape Town. The qualification introduces a master's degree within a succession of qualifications leading towards professional qualification in architecture.
Environmental and Geographical Science
The Environmental and Geographical Science programme at University of Cape Town is furthering the knowledge, understanding and management of the interactions between humans and their social, biological and physical life-support systems.
Information Systems
The Information Systems program at University of Cape Town is offered in two formats, full-time and part-time. It can also be done by Dissertation only or (more usually) by Coursework and Dissertation.
Neuropsychology
The Neuropsychology programme at the University of Cape Town is awarded through the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Humanities.
Climate Change and Development
The Master in Climate Change and Development at University of Cape Town will equip its graduates for employment in government, local authorities, businesses with a sustainability agenda, consultancies, NGOs and international development organisations.
Project Management
Project Management at the University of Cape Town is a key growth area. It is recognised as the most appropriate form of management for the new generation of managers who are asked to handle multi-disciplinary projects in a rapidly changing business environment.
People Management
The purpose of the People Management programme at the University of Cape Town is to explore these complexities. The programme is based on a triangulated approach to learning where students apply lecture content to their current workplace. In this way, students will be encouraged to reflect on‚ and assess‚ the effect of their studies in their applied context.
Taxation in the field of South African Income Tax
The Taxation in the field of South African Income Tax programme at the University of Cape Town aims to equip successful candidates with the knowledge and skills to be well rounded, competent practitioners in the tax field and, to prepare for tax litigation.
Political Communication
The Political Communication major is offered at University of Cape Town.
Film Studies
Students who choose the Film Studies major at University of Cape Town will develop a keen understanding of the vocabulary, history and theory of a wide range of film and television genres, including Global Cinemas, independent cinema and film culture
Organisational Psychology
The Organisational Psychology programme at the University of Cape Town is aligned with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s scope of practice for the professional training of industrial/organisational psychologists.
Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering programme at the University of Cape Town prepares candidates for the Master of Science in Engineering.
Physiotherapy
The Physiotherapy progamme at the University of Cape Town is offered by dissertation only and should take two to three years to complete. Current areas of research include paediatric neurology, neuromusculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, orthopaedic physiotherapy, disability prevention, health promotion, and physiotherapy education.
Geology
The MSc in Geology is a master’s degree in Geology offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. Geology offers a professional scientific career for men and women who are interested in discovering and developing the Earth's resources.
Urban Design
The Master in Urban Design degree curriculum from University of Cape Town comprises one year of full-time study, open to Honours or Masters-level graduates in Architecture, Landscape Architecture , or Planning from any recognised institution approved by Senate.
Actuarial Science
The Actuarial Science programme at the University of Cape Town is perfect for Graduates with an Honours level degree, who have completed the CT-series of the Examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK), OR equivalently, the A100 and A200-series of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (AS) will be considered.
Development Studies
The Development Studies programme at the University of Cape Town prepares postgraduate students for entry into the professional development community.
Public Health
The multidisciplinary Public Health programme is based on existing strengths at University of Cape Town, resulting in an emphasis on epidemiology and biostatistics, health economics, health systems, environmental health and social & behavioural sciences.
Economic Development
The Economic Development programme at the University of Cape Town is offered at the Faculty of Commerce.