M.A in Economics at Makerere University

M.A in Economics at Makerere University

MA Economics is an advanced level degree that deals with economic concepts and principles in a much in-depth manner. The subjects/courses taught across the programme equip students with the knowledge to make well-informed decisions in their careers later.

M.A in Economics At Makerere University Entry Requirements

General Requirements

  • i) An applicant must be a holder of at least a Second Class Lower Division degree or its equivalent awarded by Makerere University or any other recognized/ chartered institution at the time of completion.
  • ii) An applicant who is a holder of a third class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only after providing evidence of academic growth and maturity in the desired field of study as judged by the Board of Research and Graduate Training
  • iii) A Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting.
  • iv) A Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least five passes

Admission Requirement

The following specific criteria shall apply:

  • a) A Second Class honours degree in Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University.
  • b) A Second Class honours degree with Economics as one of the subjects or its equivalent; and
  • c) A Second Class honours degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, Sciences, and Engineering or is equivalent.

How To Apply For Online Admission

Online Application Instructions

Step 1: Accessing the Application Portal
Access The online application link by clicking here: https://ugandafact.com/ Ensure that the page is secure before you continue.
NOTE: There might be other websites masquerading as the application portal. Only access the link advertised by the university

Step 2: Signup
– Signup by clicking the orange signup button at the bottom of the page. If you cannot see the button, your browser could be having a zoom in setting. Zoom out holding down the “CTRL” button and pressing “+” button on PC and “CMD” and “+” on Mac

A password (six-digit number) will be sent to Your mobile number and your email address.
NOTE: Sometimes depending your Mobile Telecom service provider, the message may delay or not be delivered. In this case, don’t panic, simply check your email. The same information is sent to your email as well.
– Login using this password and your email address or your mobile number by selecting the “login with Tel No” option

Check Makerere University Application Deadline

– After Logging in, you will be prompted to change the password to the one you can remember. Password should have at least a length of six Characters

– The system will take you back to the login prompt to now login with your new password

Step 3 Filling a Form

After Logging in, click on the “APPLY NOW” Button to view the advertised Schemes. Read the instructions carefully of each of the scheme you want to apply for

Fill in the application form accordingly. To submit there is minimum information that must be captured. If you don’t have this information ready, simply save the form and return later to complete it when you have all the information required to submit the application forms Read more

Programme Duration: 1 Years

Job Prospects After Studying M.A in Economics

What can I do with agricultural economics degree?

Actuarial analyst

Chartered accountant

Compliance officer

Data analyst

Economist

External auditor

Financial risk analyst

Investment analyst

Political risk analyst

Risk manager

Statistician

Stockbroker

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Business development manager

Civil Service fast streamer

Data scientist

Diplomatic service officer

Local government officer

Management consultant

Policy officer

Quantity surveyor