Master of Education in Educational Psychology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Education in Educational Psychology is a selection programme on the Stellenbosch campus that serves as the requirement for registration as an Educational Psychologist with the HPCSA. It combines a full year of coursework with an accredited, continuous twelve-month prescribed internship.

Faculty: Education | Department: Educational Psychology | Duration: Two years (coursework year plus a 12-month HPCSA internship; must be completed within three years) | Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026; close 30 Jun 2026 (South African and international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Anchor module Educational Psychology (180 credits) with compulsory modules: Child and Adult Psychopathology, Pathways to Psychological Wellbeing, Educational and Psychological Assessment, Learning Support, Professional Practice prescribed by the HPCSA, Research Methodology and Research Thesis, plus a non-credit internship. A practicum is done at the departmental Practicum Unit and community sites; a minimum of 50% in the integrated oral exam is needed before the internship.

Career pathways

Registration as an educational psychologist with the HPCSA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An approved professional qualification in education (e.g. BEd or PGCE) and an honours degree (NQF level 8) in psychology or educational psychology (e.g. BEdHons in Educational Psychology, BEd (Psych) or an approved honours in psychology), meaning Psychology 1, 2 and 3 passed at undergraduate level. A BEdHons in Educational Support or Psychology of Education does not qualify. At least 65% for Educational Psychology or psychology-orientated subjects passed at NQF level 8. At least two years of formal experience in a contiguous field (education, social work, medicine, health therapies, counselling) may be advantageous. Selection takes place annually after July; a CV and departmental form are submitted. Internship requires registration as an intern psychologist with the HPCSA and completion of all coursework with an approved research proposal.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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