Master's degrees by coursework and minor dissertation.

The Master's qualification offered by the School can be pursued either by coursework or by research only. Most programmes, unless specified otherwise, offer full-time courses and intake is in February each year. Applications usually close in September or October, but closing dates are determined annually and may change from year to year. Applicants should therefore check the official UCT application information for the closing date applicable to the year in which they intend to apply. Applications must be submitted by the official closing date. 

There are nine (9) possible areas of M.Ed. specialisation (click on specialisation to contact convener): The M.Ed. is offered in the following specialisms:  

• Adult Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Education Policy, Leadership & Change
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education Studies
• Language and Literacy Studies
• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Psychology of Education [NB: This specialisation focuses on psychological approaches to understanding teaching and learning. You will NOT be able to use this degree to register with the HPCSA.]

First-year coursework Masters' students do NOT register for the minor dissertation.

Useful Documents

• Conveners & Registration Schedule
• Student Fees
• Humanities Handbook
• Checklist for dissertation / thesis submissions
• Digital submission of a thesis/dissertation for examination & library access

Other downloadable documents: Information for School of Education students

Master's degrees by dissertation only

Guidelines for a description of intended research which must accompany an application for MEd / MPhil in Education by dissertation only

Research ethics forms

Kevin Rochford Memorial Scholarship for study in Science Education. Information (PDF).