Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Honours) - Learning Support

This  programme is tailored for educators who wish to specialise in learning support. It provides in-depth knowledge and skills to address diverse learning needs and challenges in the classroom, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.

Package coordinator

Please contact Dr Joyce West for any further enquiries regarding BEd Honours:

[email protected]

Master of Education (MEd) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Specialisation in Early Childhood and Foundation Phase

Our postgraduate programmes offer a deep dive into research and advanced practices in early childhood education. MEd students focus on applied research and leadership in educational settings, while PhD candidates engage in original research contributing to the body of knowledge in early childhood and foundation phase education.

Magister Educationis (MEd)
This research programme is composed of a research proposal and a dissertation. It is presented in the following fields of specialisation:

• General: Early Childhood Education (09250006)

A. Requirements for admission

A candidate can be admitted if he/she holds one of the following qualifications:

1. a BEdHons degree/BEd (Postgraduate); or
2. an applicable Honours degree and a teacher’s diploma; and
3. has achieved an average of at least 60% in the Honours or related examination.

B. Selection procedure
Selection is based on:

1. meeting the minimum academic requirements required for admission;
2. previous academic performance;
3. applicable academic and/or teaching background;
4. availability of supervision for the required research project;
5. proven academic potential which may include academic communication and computer application skills;
6. additionally, an interview may be requested;
7. the requirements of professional registration bodies;
8. the discretion of the head of department.

C. Duration
The programme must be completed within two years. Please note that classes will be
presented at least once a month on a Saturday from 8:00 - 16:00 for all the MEd programmes (NMQ 801).

D. Package coordinator

Please contact Dr Susan Thuketana for any further enquiries regarding MEd and PhD:

[email protected]