Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Education in South Africa

The Master of Education is a postgraduate degree program focused on advanced studies in education. It equips students with specialized knowledge and skills to enhance teaching, leadership, research and policy development in various educational settings, contributing to educational improvement and professional growth.

The following are the possible job opportunities for Master of Education in South Africa:
i. Teacher Educator/Trainer
ii. Educational Program Manager
iii. Education Technology Specialist
iv. Educational Psychologist
v. Adult Education Specialist
vi. School Principal/Administrator
vii. Curriculum Developer/Instructional Designer
viii. Education Consultant
ix. Education Policy Analyst
x. Researcher/Educational Researcher

Institutions Offering Master of Education

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Admission Requirements:
  Qualification:
  To be admitted to the MEd programme, you must:
  • have a BEdHons degree from this University, or another four-year bachelor’s degree in Education approved for this purpose by Senate;
  or
  • have obtained an honours degree at level 8 approved for this purpose by Senate, and an approved education diploma/certificate (additional studies in Education may be required of you);
  or
  • have obtained a pass in another combination of studies both academic and professional, deemed appropriate by Senate for the purpose of joining the intended programme, including the combination of a four-year professional degree that has no Education component and an education diploma/certificate (supplementary study in Education will be required of you);
  or
  • in some manner have attained in your particular field of study a standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate (supplementary studies in Education will be required of you).
  
  Conditions for admission:
  You will be considered for admission based on your above qualification on the following two conditions:
  • You must have obtained an overall average of 60% in your BEdHons or equivalent study
  • The relevant department must have the capacity to offer the programme.
  
  Research methodology at honours level:
  • A module in research methodology at honours level is compulsory if you are enrolling for the full-thesis master’s degree.
  • For the structured MEd programmes, you must preferably have passed a module in research methodology at honours level.
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant BEdHons degree, or a relevant honours degree, and a Teacher’s Diplomca (PGCE), or a relevant four-year bachelor’s degree, and a Teacher’s Diploma (PGCE), and
  A cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the relevant honours qualification or a weighted average of at least 60% for the final-year of the bachelor’s degree
  
  Selection Process:
  Selection is done after the closing date, based on the following:
  Candidates who achieved a cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the relevant honours or
  a weighted average of at least 60% for the final-year of the bachelor’s degree will receive preference
  Relevant academic/work experience
  Interviews with the HoD and programme coordinator to clarify aspects of the application, research concept note or the research interests
  The availability of supervision capacity for the research projects in the department
  
  Duration of study:
  2 years, full-time.
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Disciplines:
  (a) Adult Education
  (b) Curriculum Studies Educational Studies Language Education
  (c) Mathematics Education
  (d) Science Education
  (e) Technology Education
  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  (a) A candidate must hold a relevant Bachelor of Education Honours Degree or PGDip
  (Education) and a research project.
  (b) The Candidate shall have majored in a subject in which he/she wishes to carry out research.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) One year minimum
  (b) Maximum three years
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  Admission Requirement:-
  Admission into this programme is based on selection considering the academic achievement (at least 60% in the previous qualification) and the focus of research.
  
  Course Duration:- One year
  Mode of Study:- Full-time
  
  Course Duration:- two years
  Mode of Study:- part-time
•  Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley  
  Admission criteria:
  -Applicants must have obtained an approved Bachelor of Education (BEd) honours degree with an average of 60% OR a cognate Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Education, and additional research modules of at least 30 credits.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Part time
•  Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein  
  Duration 1 year
  
  Minimum Requirement
  -Approved professional teacher’s qualification, BEd (Hons) or education-related honours degree. The instructional offering Research Methodology or a recognised equivalent with a minimum of 60%.
  
  Course Module
  -MEd Dissertation
•  Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A Bachelor of Education (Hons) or an equivalent qualification, which should have been passed, with an average of 60% to be considered for selection.
  
  
•  University of Venda, Limpopo  
  

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