Researcher

Investigates a defined topic by gathering and analysing information, testing ideas and communicating evidence-based findings. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 75 linked programmes across 5 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Researcher do?

Investigates a defined topic by gathering and analysing information, testing ideas and communicating evidence-based findings.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR500 000 p.a.SeniorR750 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Critical thinking · EssentialData analysis · EssentialResearch methods · EssentialInformation synthesis · ImportantReport writing · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

BA or BSS Extended Studies — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Business Science: Management — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Business Science: Quantitative Management — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Music (BMus) — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Science (BSc): Biological Sciences — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Science (BSc): Computational Sciences — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Science (BSc): Earth Sciences — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Science (BSc): Life Sciences — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) — Rhodes University

BCom Extended Studies — Rhodes University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Philosophy Politics & Economics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Mathematics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Statistics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Archaeology — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Artificial Intelligence — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Astrophysics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Biochemistry — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Business Computing — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Chemistry — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Computer Engineering — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Computer Science — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Environmental & Geographical Science — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Geology — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Human Anatomy & Physiology — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Marine Biology — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Mathematical Statistics — University of Cape Town

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What does a Researcher do?

Investigates a defined topic by gathering and analysing information, testing ideas and communicating evidence-based findings.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Critical thinking, Data analysis, Research methods, Information synthesis, Report writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

75 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.