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Overview
Key facts
The primary aim of the Education and Training for Lifelong Learning programme at the Stellenbosch University is to prepare you as an educator involved in Lifelong Learning for your career and to do basic and applied research in this area. A secondary aim is to equip you as a researcher for advanced study at doctoral level and to do research on the field of Lifelong Learning. This aim includes the ability to function as a researcher in your career context. The choices in the programme make it possible to specialise in continuing professional education, community education and adult basic education.
What we offer
The taught part of the programme consists of nine modules over two years. There are five compulsory modules and four electives from which you must choose three. It is, however, compulsory to attend the contact sessions for all nine modules. There are two contact sessions in the two years. In the first year the contact session is two weeks long and in the second year it is one week long. In between contact sessions you must follow a structured, guided self-study programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Education and Training for Lifelong Learning
- Facilitation skills
- Foundation of Research
- Lifelong Learning: Theory and Practice
- Research in Lifelong Learning
- Research Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education View 58 other Masters in Education in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Your contract
- Student support form (Students with special needs)
- Qualification documents
- Proof of English Language proficiency
- You must have an appropriate honours degree (with an average of at least 60%) and be employed in an education/training environment; or have done another academic-professional study combination equivalent to an honours degree, which is deemed suitable for the purpose of joining the programme, and be employed in an education/training environment
- You must have at least two years of involvement in Lifelong Learning, or other relevant experience, which the Faculty deems to be equivalent, before you will be admitted
Tuition Fee
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International
1289 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1289 EUR per year during 24 months. -
National
1289 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1289 EUR per year during 24 months.
- R22 172
Living costs for Stellenbosch
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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