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Students can choose one of the following focus areas by registering for the appropriate dissertation module:

• Humanities Education (HUE 890)
• Early Childhood Education (ECD 890)
• Education Management and Policy Studies (OWB 891)
• Computer Integrated Education (CIE 890)
• Life Sciences Education (LSN 890)
• Mathematics Education (MCE 890)
• Physical Sciences Education (PHN 890)
• Technology Education (TNO 890)

1. A relevant Bachelor of Education Honours degree
   or 
   A relevant honours degree, and a Teacher's Diploma (PGCE)
   or 
   A relevant four-year bachelor's degree, and a Teacher's Diploma (PGCE)
   and  
2. A weighed average of at least 60% for the relevant honours qualification
   or
   A weighed average of at least 60% for the final-year of the bachelor's degree

Selection is based on:

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

• Renewal of registration after the two-year period is permitted only under special circumstances in which case the head of department may give approval for a limited fixed extension of this period in terms of the set procedures.
• Students will be granted two opportunities to pass NMQ 801. Unsuccessful candidates will not be allowed to continue with the programme.
• This requirement applies to both the full research as well as the coursework master’s degrees.

All master’s students must submit a dissertation or a mini-dissertation and must pass Research Proposal (NMQ 801).  For the MEd research degree programmes, a dissertation on a topic approved by the Dean on the recommendation of the relevant head of department must be submitted, following the approval of a complete research proposal. A literature study is not acceptable.

• Each successful student must submit a bound paper copy as well as two electronic copies of the approved mini-dissertation/dissertation to the Head: Student Administration in the format specified by the Faculty and in accordance with the minimum standards set by the Department of Library Services (see http://upetd.up.ac.za/authors/ publish/ standards.htm#specs), before 15 February for the Autumn graduation ceremonies and before 15 July for the Spring graduation ceremonies. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in the degree being awarded during a subsequent series of graduation ceremonies
• All students have to submit a research proposal during the first year of registration and defend it successfully before a panel of examiners appointed by the Dean, in collaboration with the relevant head of department, Supervisor and Research Coordinator, before they can start with the research.
• Students have to apply for ethical clearance to the relevant head of department and Ethics Committee and only commence with field work once the application for ethical clearance has been approved by the Ethics Committee.
• Students have to present a progress report on the research to the supervisor annually. Continued reregistration depends on satisfactory annual progress.
• All students have to attend the research capacity building sessions on quantitative and qualitative research at master’s level.

The MEd degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains at least 75% in the dissertation.