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Programme: PhD (Science and Mathematics Education)

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Code Faculty Department
02260754 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Department: Centre for Science Education
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360 NQF level:  10

Programme information

The programme is designed for science educators at all levels who wish to pursue their postgraduate studies in science education but closely allied with a scientific discipline. Science, in this context, is interpreted in its broadest sense, and includes the physical, biological and earth sciences, as well as mathematics and technology.

At the end of this programme the student will be capable of doing independent research within the values and approaches of the sciences, and their impact and role in the broader social and economic environment with an educational focus.

For admission to the PhD in Science and Mathematics Education, the programme composition of the master’s degree must have included a reasonable research component that led to a dissertation.

Applicants seeking admission in the PhD Science and Mathematics Education programme should indicate their particular field of specialization, i.e. Science Education or Mathematics Education. For Science Education, please refer to the Centre for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. For students specialising in Mathematics Education, the contact department is the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

Admission requirements

  1. MSc (Mathematics) degree or MSc (Applied Mathematics) degree or MSc (Mathematics Education) degree or relevant master’s degree

  2. Proven expertise in education research methodology and statistical methods

  3. Additional agreed study assignments and/or an examination may be required

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