Programme Convenor: Dr Yunus Omar
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 close on 31 October. 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 [no new intake for 2025]
- 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.]
2025 Provisional Timetable
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
Kevin Rochford Memorial Scholarship for study in Science Education. Information (PDF).