Master of Education at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Master of Education by dissertation (HRA00) or by coursework and research report (HCA00) is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree. The MEd by Dissertation is a research-focused master’s degree in which the student’s main academic work is a single, substantial dissertation rather than a combination of coursework and a research report. This programme is offered in January, April and July.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Education | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

MEd by coursework and research report, students complete three coursework modules alongside a research report. Two of these modules are selected from eight named specialisation packages aligned with the student’s intended research focus, while the third may be chosen from over 50 available coursework options across all specialisation areas. Alternatively, with Senate permission, students may selec

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme may pursue careers as: Senior educators and curriculum specialists Education policy analysts and advisors Educational researchers Or follow an academic pathway towards a PhD. Other opportunities include roles as school principals and education leaders, educational technology specialists, and professionals in community education and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BEd Honours or pre-2002 BEd Equivalent qualification from another university A four-year degree or equivalent In exceptional cases: 10 years’ experience + a 3-year qualification + proven research competence Or a degree plus a Higher Diploma in Adult Education with at least 3 years’ experience in adult education

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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