Overview

Key features

The Faculty of Education has diverse expertise spanning community learning, early childhood education, higher education, environmental education and schooling (education leadership, adult-based education and training, primary education, curriculum studies, inclusive education, science, geography, mathematics, ICT and language education) as well as expertise in learning theory and innovative and generative research. This, together with the research chairs in the Education Faculty, ensure that the Education program of Rhodes University is well-equipped to supervise and guide research that is guided by well-articulated research programmes that are strongly grounded in the needs of the education profession.

Fields and Specialisms

The Education Faculty has the capacity for supervision in the following fields or specialisms for Master's level study:

Academic Development

Education Leadership and Management

English Language Teaching

Environmental Education

Geography Education

Higher Education Studies

Inclusive Education and Special Needs

Information and Communication Technology

Mathematics Education

Numeracy

Primary Education

Science Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Depending on the research option and the specialism you chose you will either attend approximately 40 days of formal block contact sessions (spread over one or two years) or work independently with your supervisor.

All candidates for the degree are required to attend a course in research design aimed at preparing them to conduct a research programme and analyse and report the results. Exemptions may be considered if candidates have previously completed a similar course.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

An APS score of 40 points and above will receive a firm offer, 37-39 points will remain on hold until the end of September to be considered by the Dean if space is available
Applicants who have passed A levels are eligilble for full exemption provided the passes in approved subjects meet the following requirements:
- A-level: symbols A-E (minimum of 2 subjects)
- AS-level: symbols A-D (4 subjects and 1 at O-level)
- O-level: symbols A-C (maximum of 3 subjects)
- At least 2 subjects at A-level and 3 different subjects at O-level or 3 subjects at A-level and 2 at O-level
HIGCSE/IGCSE qualification:
- HIGCSE: symbols 1-3 (4 subjects)
- IGCSE: symbols A-C (1 subject)
International Baccalaureate (B)
- 3 High level (HL) subjects: Grade 4
- 4 Standard Level (SL) subjects: Grade 5

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Tuition Fee

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International

32604 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32604 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

19974 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19974 ZAR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Grahamstown

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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