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 Timetable

• Semester 1
• Semester 2 

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).