Master of Education in Educational Support at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Education in Educational Support is a structured two-year coursework and thesis degree on the Stellenbosch campus that equips educators to identify the potential of learners with special educational needs in their contexts and to prevent, identify and support barriers to learning in schools and communities.

Faculty: Education | Department: Educational Psychology | Duration: Two 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 Support (180 credits): Inclusive Education, Assessment and Learning Support (30), Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodology (30), Support in School and Community Contexts (30) and a Research Thesis (90). Modules are assessed through assignments, presentations and orals and count 50% of the final mark; the thesis counts 50%.

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Entry requirements

Admission is based on one of: a BEdHons degree from Stellenbosch University or another four-year bachelor's degree in Education approved by Senate; an NQF level 8 honours degree approved by Senate plus an approved education diploma/certificate; another academic and professional combination deemed appropriate by Senate; or a standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate (supplementary Education studies may be required). An overall average of at least 60% in the BEdHons or equivalent is required, and the department must have capacity. Preferably an honours-level research methodology module. This is a selection programme: two years' teaching experience is recommended, normally a maximum of ten students are admitted, and it runs only if at least eight register. A CV and departmental form are submitted.

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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