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Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education Studies at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education Studies is a master's qualification in the Faculty of Education at North-West University, offered on the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Programme code: 4PC P02: O801P. Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years. Supervision is arranged through the faculty's research entities (Edu-HRight, SDL, COMBER, RIH).

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Education Honours degree (BEdHons), an appropriate 480-credit NQF level 8 professional bachelor's degree or a relevant honours degree; a Postgraduate Diploma with a research module of at least 30 credits may also be recognised. A minimum average of 60% for the completed NQF level 8 qualification and 60% for the 30-credit level 8 research module is required, and a letter of intent must accompany the application.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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