d ucation

Facul t y o f E
O N C AREER PMENT 2011
INFOR MATIONEMIC DEVELO
A C A D
AND
 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Dynamic, Engaged, Caring
I touch the future. I teach
Christa McAuliffe

Career & Academic Development

for Prospective Teachers and
Life Long Learners in Education

2011
CONTENTS
1. Initial Professional Education of Teachers:
(IPET programmes)
BEd Degree 4
1.1 Admission requirements 4
1.2 Bursaries 6
1.3 BEd Programmes on offer: 6
1.3.1 BEd Foundation Phase (Grade 0 - 3) 6
1.3.2 BEd Senior Phase (Grade 7 - 9) 7
1.3.3 BEd Further Education and Training (FET) (Grade 10 - 12) 7
1.4 Due dates for application 8
1.5 Documentation needed 8
1.6 Residences 8
1.7 Food 9
1.8 Day students 9
1.9 Application 9
1.10 Programme fee 9

2. Initial Professional Education of Teachers:

Information for graduate students about the
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 10
2.1 Admission requirements 10
2.2 Career opportunities 10
2.3 Specialisation - Senior Phase 10
2.4 Specialisation - Further Education and Training 11
2.5 Duration of the programme 12
2.6 Bursaries 12
2.7 Application 12
2.8 Closing date for applications 12
2.9 Programme fee 12

3. Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) 13

3.1 Programmes on offer 13
3.2 Admission requirements 17
3.3 Documentation needed 18
3.4 Mode of delivery 18
3.5 Further career opportunities 18
3.6 Application 18
3.7 Closing date for application 18

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4. BEd Honours Degree 19

4.1 Programme 1 – BEd Hons with specialisation areas 19
4.1.1 Admission requirements 19
4.1.2 Documentation needed 19
4.1.3 Curriculum of the programmes 20
4.1.4 Duration, location delivery and closing date 21
4.2 Programme 2 – BEd Hons Educational Psychology 21
4.2.1 Admission requirements 21
4.2.2 Curriculum 22
4.2.3 Duration, location delivery and closing date 22
4.3 Programme fee 22
4.4 Application 22

5. Master’s Degree in Education 23

5.1 Admission requirements 23
5.2 Additional selection criteria apply to the MEd 23
5.3 Coursework Master’s Degree 23
5.4 Master’s Degrees in full dissertation 26
5.5 Duration, location delivery and closing date 26
5.6 Programme fee 26

6. PhD in Education 27
6.1 Admission requirements 27
6.2 Topics on offer 27
6.3 DEd Educational Psychology 27
6.3.1 Admission requirements 28
6.4 Location delivery and closing date 28
6.5 Application 28
6.6 Programme fee 28

7. Financial and Administrative procedures

7.1 Eduloan 29
7.2 Payments 29
7.3 Banking details 29
7.4 Addresses 30
7.5 Bursaries 30
7.6 Foreigh students 30
 CAREER & ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION

BEd Post Advanced

Degree Graduate Certificate
Foundation Phase Certificate in Education
Senior Phase
in Education (ACE)
Further Education
and Training (PGCE)
(School Phase)

BEd Honours

Master’s Degree

PhD Degree

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1. INITIAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF

TEACHERS (IPET)
BEd DEGREE
1.1 How do I gain admission to the University of
Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education?
Admission requirements for students obtaining the NCS in 2008 or
thereafter

Minimum Group A Group B

Programme
APS Languages OR

BEd Foundation 24 with

Other recognised language

Phase Mathematics
Language of teaching and

Grade R - 3 OR 25 with
Mathematical Mathematics Literacy
Literacy

Life Orientation
Mathematics

Subject 1

Subject 2

Subject 3
learning

4 4 2 3 4 4 4 4

The APS is the sum of the achievement ratings of the seven school subjects, keeping in
mind that the performance rating achieved for Life Orientation must be divided by 2.
Group A Group B
Programme Minimum APS
Languages OR

BEd Senior Phase 24 with

Other recognised language
Language of teaching and

Grade 7-9 Mathematics

OR 25 with
Mathematics Literacy

Mathematical
Literacy
Life Orientation
Mathematics

Subject 1

Subject 2

Subject 3
learning

4 4 2 3 4 4 4 4
 Minimum Group A Group B
Programme
APS Languages OR

BEd (Further 24 with

Other recognised language

Education and Mathematics

Language of teaching and

Training) OR 25 with
Grade 10-12 Mathematical

Mathematics Literacy
Literacy

Life Orientation
Mathematics

Subject 1

Subject 2

Subject 3
learning

4 4 2 3 4 4 4 4

Points are awarded according to the following scale:

APS Scale 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Percen-
80-100% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 0-29%
tage (%)

Applicants must meet the criteria set by other faculties for their chosen academic
subjects and an APS of 24 or 25. All additional criteria for specific learning area
specialisations, and/or specific subject methodologies have to be met as well.

Admissions prior to 2008

UJ Senior Certificate O-
A-level HIGCSE IGCSE AS-level IB IEB
M-score HG SG level

5 A   A   1   A 7 5

4 B A B   2   B 6 4

3 C B C A 3 A C 5 3

2 D C D B 4 B D 4 2

1 E D E C   C E 3 1

0     F D   D     0

In order to gain admission to the University of Johannesburg for the BEd Foundation
Phase, BEd Senior Phase or BEd Further Education and Training School Phase, you have
to be in possession of a matriculation exemption or conditional matriculation exemption
and at least a D symbol on higher grade or a C symbol on standard grade in the
preferred language of teaching. A minimum M score of 10 is expected.

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1.2 What about bursaries?

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for Teachers enables students of high academic
promise and commitment to undertake initial professional education for teaching and
upon qualification to enter the service of provincial departments of education. The
bursaries are designed to help meet the national need for high calibre teachers in
priority areas.

The priority areas are as follows

• Grade R-9: African Languages, English Language, Mathematics, Natural Sciences,
Technology.
• Grade 8-12: African Languages, English Language, Mathematics, Mathematical
Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computer Applications Technology (CAT).

The bursary will cover the registration fee, tuition fee, book allowance, travel allowance,
residence fee or approved accommodation and meal costs.
Students who are awarded Funza Lushaka bursaries will be required to commit
themselves upon qualification to teach in public schools in terms of a service contract
that will form part of the bursary agreement.
Besides the usual merit bursaries of the University, the Faculty of Education also offers
bursaries to students performing well in their studies.

Whom do I contact?
For more information about bursaries, contact Minette Botha at 011 559 2668 or email
her at minetteb@uj.ac.za.

1.3 BEd programmes on offer

1.3.1 BEd Foundation Phase (Grade R-3)
What will be my career opportunities?
Students who have successfully completed the BEd Foundation Phase programme will
be able to teach in the Foundation Phase and will qualify for:
• registration as an educator in a school;
• employment in public and private schools;
• further study in their area of specialisation and/or in postgraduate education (e.g.
BEd Hons).

Time Frame:
Four years of full-time study on the Soweto Campus.
1.3.2 BEd Senior Phase (Grade 7 - 9)
What will be my career opportunities?
This BEd qualification will enable you to become a:

Learning Area Specialist in the Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)

You may choose one of the following learning areas (see Faculty Rules and
Regulations on the website for the relevant prerequisites):
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Life Orientation
• Technology
• Arts and Culture
If you have successfully completed the BEd programme, you will qualify for:
• registration as an educator in schools;
• employment in public and private schools;
• further study in the area of specialisation and/or postgraduate education (e.g. BEd
Hons).

Time Frame
Four years of full-time study on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

1.3.3 BEd Further Education and Training

(School Phase) Grade 10-12
What will be my career opportunities?
This BEd qualification will enable you to become a Subject Specialist in the Further
Education and Training School Phase (Grade 10-12).
Students may choose two subject methodologies offered in the following school
subjects (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the website for the prerequisites):
• Accounting
• African Languages
• Afrikaans
• Arabic
• Business Studies
• Computer Application Technology
• Consumer Studies
• Economics
• English

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• French
• Geography
• German
• Greek/Latin
• History
• Hospitality Studies
• Information Technology
• Islamic Studies
• Life Orientation
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Literacy
• Physical Education
• Physical Sciences
• Religion Studies
• Tourism
Students who have successfully completed the BEd programme will qualify for:
• registration as an educator in a school;
• employment in public and private schools;
• further study in the area of specialisation and/or postgraduate education (e.g. BEd
Hons).

Time Frame
Four years of full-time study on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

1.4 Due dates for application for the BEd degree

30 September 2010.
International students: 31 August 2010.
Please note that the closing date for residence application is 31 August 2010.

1.5 Documentation needed for application

Certified copies of:
• Final Grade 12 results (if available)
• Final Grade 11 results
• A copy of your ID document
• Academic record and Certificate of Conduct if previously enrolled at another
university.

1.6 Where will I stay?

The University of Johannesburg offers a great choice of residences for students.
Women’s Residences: Men’s Residences:
Amper Daar Dromedaris
Kruinsig Oppierif
Benjemijn Bastion
Skoonveld Afslaan
Lebone

1.7 What about food?

Meals are obtainable at the student centre on campus or at the Campus Square
Shopping Centre, which is within quick and easy walking distance from campus.

1.8 What about day students?

Day students have a choice of four day houses where they can relax and enjoy student
life.
Women’s day houses: Men’s day houses:
Alomdraai Kanniedood
Annirand Vorendag

1.9 How do I apply?

Contact person for BEd Senior Phase and Further Education and Training:
Rebecca Nxumalo
Tel: 011 559 3263; Fax: 011 559 2292
Email: rnxumalo@uj.ac.za
Contact person for BEd Foundation Phase:
Irma de Jager
Tel: 011 559 5569
Email: irmadj@uj.ac.za
We will send you an application form. Please complete and return to the following
address, together with a copy of the deposit slip of R270.00 for the application fee:
University of Johannesburg
Faculty of Education
PO Box 524
Auckland Park 2006
You can also obtain an application form from the following web address:
www.uj.ac.za/edu

1.10 How much is the programme fee?

Tuition fees are determined annually per programme. The fee structures for 2011 have
not yet been finalised. Please contact the Faculty of Education at 011 559 3428 later in
the year. The cost of an average undergraduate programme was R17 000.00 in 2010.

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2. INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

ABOUT THE POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN EDUCATION
(PGCE)
“Teaching is a profession of choice. In a completely rational society,
the best of us would be teachers, and the rest of us would have to
settle for something less” Lee Iacocca

2.1 Admission Requirements

The minimum requirement for access to the PGCE is an appropriate 360 or 480 credit
degree (other than the Bachelor of Education (BEd)) at NQF level 6.
OR
A National Diploma at level six, including subjects that satisfy the current requirements
for employment as a school educator.

2.2 Career opportunities

The purpose of this qualification is to equip graduate candidates with knowledge, skills
and values to teach effectively, either as:
Learning Area Specialists in the Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)
OR
School Subject Specialists in the Further Education and Training School Phase
(Grade 10-12):
Candidates who have successfully completed the PGCE programme,
will qualify for:
• registration as educators in schools;
• employment in public and private schools;
• further study in their area of specialisation and/or in postgraduate education (e.g.
BEd Hons).

2.3 Specialisation – Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)

This qualification will enable you to become a Learning Area Specialist in the Senior
Phase (Grade 7-9).
Learning Areas you may choose from (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the
website for the relevant prerequisites):
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Life Orientation
• Technology
• Arts and Culture

2.4 Specialisation – Further Education and Training

School Phase (Grade 10-12)
This qualification will enable you to become a Subject Specialist in the Further Education
and Training School Phase (Grade 10-12).
Students may choose two subject methodologies (school subjects) offered in the
following school subjects (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the website for
prerequisites):
• Accounting
• African Languages
• Afrikaans
• Arabic
• Business Studies
• Computer Application Technology
• Consumer Studies
• Design
• Economics
• English
• French
• Geography
• German
• Greek/Latin
• History
• Hospitality Studies
• Information Technology
• Islamic Studies
• Life Orientation
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Literacy
• Physical Education
• Physical Sciences
• Religion Studies
• Tourism
• Visual Arts

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2.5 Duration of the programme?

One year full-time on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK).
Two years part-time on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK).

2.6 What about bursaries?

The Funza Lushaka Bursary opportunities are the same as in the Undergraduate Degree
priority areas. Bursary forms can be obtained from the bursary office. The closing date
for bursary applications is 30 October 2010.

2.7 How do I apply?

Contact person: Rebecca Nxumalo
Tel: 011 559 3263; Fax: 011 559 2292
Email: rnxumalo@uj.ac.za
Website: www.uj.ac.za/edu.

2.8 Closing date for application

30 October 2010.

2.9 Programme fee

The programme fee is ±R17 000.
3. INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS ABOUT
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (ACE)
Enrich your educational knowledge, practice and career

3.1 Programmes on offer

All the ACE programmes are offered on the Soweto Campus except the ACE in
Technology Education, which is offered on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.
3.1.1 Educational Management and Leadership (over 1 or 2 years)

Module name
Year module
Principles of Effective Education Management
Management of the School in Context
Educational Leadership
South African Law in Education
Managing School Finances

3.1.2 Inclusive Education (over 1 or 2 years)

Module name
Year module
Theoretical Framework
Parental Involvement in Inclusive Education
Barriers to Learning and Development
Assessment in the Inclusive Classroom
Learning Support in the Classroom

3.1.3 Life Orientation and Guidance (over 1 or 2 years)

Module name
Year module
Theoretical Framework
Life Skills
Relevant Social and Emotional Challenges
Career Guidance and Subject Choice
Parent and School Relations

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3.1.4 Educational Computing (2 years only)

Module name
Year module
Educational Computing Skills
Computers for Teachers
Computer-integrated Education
Educational Multimedia Development

3.1.5 Mathematics Education (over 1 or 2 years)

Students have a choice to register for the FET School Phase or the Senior
Phase in Mathematics Education
(Please indicate your choice on the application form eg Mathematics
for teachers Senior Phase)

Module name
Year module
Mathematics for Teachers 1 (FET School Phase) or (Senior School Phase)
Mathematics for Teachers 2 (FET School Phase) or (Senior School Phase)
Mathematics for Teachers 3 (FET School Phase) or (Senior School Phase)
Subject Methodology: Mathematics

3.1.6 Physical Science Education (over 1 or 2 years)

Module name
Year module
FET Physics for Teachers
FET Chemistry for Teachers
Subject Methodology Physical Sciences A
Subject Methodology Physical Sciences B

3.1.7 Life Sciences Teaching (over 1 or 2 years)

Module name
Year module
Ecology/Conservational Ecology
Functional Life Sciences A
Functional Life Sciences A Practical
Functional Life Sciences B
Functional Life Sciences B Practical
Life Sciences Teaching
3.1.8 Economic Sciences (over 1 or 2 years)
Module name
Year module
Accounting
Business Economics
Economics
Subject Methodology: Economic Sciences

Elective modules
Choose one of the following:

Advanced Accounting
(Students must obtain 60% in Accounting to qualify for
entry into Advanced Accounting)

Advanced Business Economics

(Students must obtain 60% in Business Economics to
qualify for entry into Advanced Business Economics)
Economic and Management Sciences

3.1.9 Foundations of Language Teaching (over 1 or 2 years)

Module name
Year module
Foundations of Outcomes-Based Language Teaching
Language Classroom Methods and Techniques
Language Learning Materials Development
Outcomes-Based Language Assessment
Multiliteracies across the Curriculum

3.1.10 Technology Education (2 years only, on the APK campus)

Module name
Year module
Principles of Technology and Technology Education
Principles of Technology and Technology Education
Practical
Instructional Methodology for Technology Education
Instructional Methodology for Technology Education
Practical
Materials, Processing and Structures in Technology
Education
Materials, Processing and Structures in Technology
Education Practical
Systems, Control and Energy in Technology Education
Systems, Control and Energy in Technology Education
Practical
Education Computing Skills

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3.1.11 Values and Human Rights in Education (2 years only)

Module name
Year module
Values in Education – A Theoretical Perspective
Human Rights – Theory and Practice
Approaches and Models to Teaching and Learning
Values
Managing Values and Human Rights in the Teaching and
Learning Environments
Research Methodology

3.1.12 School Management and Leadership (2 years only)

Module name
Year module
Basic Computer Literacy
Effective Language Skills
Understand School Management and Leadership in the
South African context
Lead and Manage People
Manage Teaching and Learning
Manage Policy, Planning, School Development and
Governance
Manage Organisational systems and Physical and
Financial Resources
Electives
One of the following modules:
Mentoring
Moderation
Assessment

3.1.13 Environmental Education (Intake in 2011 depends on

adequate student numbers)
Module name
Year module
Conservation Ecology
Environmental Education 1
Environmental Education 1 (Practical)
Environmental Studies 1
Environmental Education 2
Environmental Education 2 (Practical)
Environmental Studies 2
3.1.14 Travel or Hospitality Education (Intake in 2011 depends on
adequate student numbers)

Module name
Year module
Travel and Tourism I or Hospitality I
Assessment
Travel and Tourism II or Hospitality II
Subject Methodology Travel and Tourism or Subject
Methodology Hospitality

3.2 Admission requirements

A three-year Education diploma
OR
A four-year Education degree
OR
A degree and a diploma/certificate in Education.
Additional Selection Criteria:
1. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:
The target audience is qualified educators who:
• Are either members of the management team of the school or ECD/ABET centres
who are either not suitable qualified as managers or are qualified inappropriately.
• Are heads of department or subject /phase/learning area leaders who would like to
become principals/deputy principals, or would like to follow the education specialist
career path.
2. PHYSICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION:
A school-leaving certificate with Mathematics and Science (old curriculum) or Physical
Sciences (NCS) at standard grade and a recognised three-year education diploma at
(M+3 or REQV13).
3. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION:
Students who apply for Inclusive Education, should  already be in possession of a 480
credit level 6 qualification or equivalent.
4. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION:
A school leaving certificate with Mathematics at Standard Grade plus a recognised
Education Diploma, including the NPDE, at NQF Level 5 (M+3, or REQV13).
Mathematics for Teachers (FET School Phase): The programme is aimed for grade 10,
11, 12 Mathematics teachers who wish to enrich their knowledge in the content of the
curriculum.

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Mathematics for teachers (Senior Phase): The programme is aimed for grade 7, 8, 9
and 10 Mathematics teachers who wish to enrich their knowledge in the content of the
curriculum.

3.3 Documentation needed for application

• A non-refundable application fee of R270.00.
• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications and academic records.
• Two certified identity photographs.
• Two certified copies of your identity document.
• A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate.
• A certificate of conduct from the last tertiary institution at which you were enrolled.

3.4 Mode of delivery

• The Advanced Certificates are offered through a flexible mode of delivery on
selected Saturdays, and on the selected campuses.
• The contact sessions are compulsory.
• The Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) is accredited by the Department of
Education: NQF level 6.

3.5 Further career opportunities

After completion of the ACE programme, students will have the option of enrolling for
the BEd Hons programmes, if a minimum of 65% aggregate has been obtained for the
ACE programme.

3.6 How do I apply for the programme?

Contact person: Irma de Jager
Tel: 011 559 5569
Email: irmadj@uj.ac.za
Website: www.uj.ac.za/edu.

3.7 Closing date for application

30 October 2010
4. BED HONOURS DEGREE
Enhance your professional knowledge and expertise and take
leadership in your field

The following two BEd Honours programmes are on offer in

2011
4.1 Programme 1
BEd Honours with specialisations
4.1.1 Admission requirements
In order to be admitted to the programme, you need to meet at least one of the
following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree plus a teacher’s diploma/certificate (at least 480 credits at level 6)
including Education 3.
• A four-year Bachelor’s degree, including teacher training (e.g. BA(Ed) or BEd) (at least
480 credits at level 6).
• A recognized teacher’s diploma/certificate or diploma/certificate equivalent to a four-
year teacher’s diploma (at least 480 credits at level 6).
• A recognized teacher’s diploma/certificate and a three-year National Technical
Certificate (T3) (at least 480 credits at level 6) or an equivalent thereof.
In addition to the above, you also need to meet the following requirements:
Students should provide proof of relevant academic competence, namely 65% average
in the majors of a prior degree, or in the case of a diploma a 65% average for all the
subjects/modules.
Educational Linguistics: at least one modern language at second year level.
Technology Education: Technical qualifications, 120 credits at level 6.

4.1.2 Documentation needed for application

• A non-refundable application fee of R270.00.
• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications and academic records.
• Two certified identity photographs.
• Two certified copies of your identity document.
• A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate.
• A certificate of conduct from the last tertiary institution at which you were enrolled.

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4.1.3 Curriculum of the programmes

Compulsory Modules
Educational Theory A
Educational Theory B
Research Theories and Methods

Elective Modules Modules

Two modules from
one of the following areas of
specialisation
plus a research project

Curriculum Understanding Curriculum: Policies and

perspectives
Assessment for Learning

Research Project: Curriculum

Policy in Education Democracy and Policy in Education

Policy in Education

Research Project: Policy in Education

Education Management and Organisational Behaviour and School

Leadership Management
Educational Law and Financial Management
Research Project: Education Management and
Leadership

Inclusive Education Supporting Inclusive School Development

Supporting Learners in Inclusive School-
Learning Support
Research Project: Inclusive Education

Educational Linguistics Educational Linguistics A

Educational Linguistics B

Research Project: Educational Linguistic

Environmental Education Environmental Education A

Environmental Education B
Research Project: Environmental Education

Mathematics Education Mathematics Education

Current Issues in Mathematics Education
Research Project in Mathematics Education

Science Education Science Education

Current Issues in Science Education
Research Project: Science Education
 Higher and Adult Education Higher and Adult Education Theories
Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher
and Adult Education
Research Project: Higher and Adult Education

Information and ICT Mediated Learning Design Foundations

Communication Technology in
Education
The Design of ICT-Mediated Learning
Environment
Research Project: Information and
Communication Technology in Education

Life Orientation Theoretical Foundations of Life Orientation

Learning Area
Facilitating and Counselling Skills for Life
Orientation Teachers
Research Project: Life Orientation

Technology Education The Knowledge of Technology

Instruction Methodology of Technology
Education
Research Project: Technology Education

4.1.4 Duration, location, delivery and closing date of

the programmes
This programme is offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years on the
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.
Students who wish to do the programme on a part-time basis will attend 10 contact
sessions per year on Saturdays from 08:30 – 16:00.
Application: Closing date for application is 30 October 2010.

4.2 Programme 2 - BEd Honours Educational

Psychology
4.2.1 Admission
In order to be admitted to the programme, you need to meet the same requirements as
stated above. You also need to meet the following requirements:
• Psychology 3 and Education 3.
Candidates who apply for this degree will undergo a selection process that is based on
previous academic achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, the ability to work in
a team and the potential to learn the necessary skills to become an effective counsellor.

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4.2.2 Curriculum
Module name

Educational Theory A

Research Theories and Methods

Research Project

Psychological and Educational Assessment

Counselling Skills in Educational Psychology

School and Community Intervention

School Counsellor Practicum

In the School Counsellor Practicum, students are required to complete an approved

minimum six months of practicum, which is supervised by the University as stipulated
by the Board for Psychology. After completion of the practicum and after the degree
has been conferred, students are required to write a Board examination that allows
registration at the Health Professions Council of SA as a Psychological Counsellor.

4.2.3 Duration, location, delivery and closing date of the

programme
This programme is offered on a full-time basis over a year on the Auckland Park
Kingsway Campus. It is important for your success in this programme to attend all the
classes. Classes for the speciality modules are offered in the week and for Educational
Theory A and Research Theories and Methods on Saturdays.
Closing date for the BEd Hons Educational Psychology application is 31 July 2010.

4.3 Programme fee

BEd Hons: R12 600.00 – R13 800.00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of the
particular Honours degree. Students enrolled for a programme over a period of more
than one year must bear in mind that the normal annual increase in fees is applicable to
the second and subsequent years of study.

4.4 How do I apply for programme 1 and 2?

Contact person: Judith Mpofu
Tel: 011 559 3570
Email: judithm@uj.ac.za
Website: www.uj.ac.za/edu.
These qualifications prepare the student for further studies (in MEd) in all the specialised
areas listed.
5. MASTER’S DEGREE IN EDUCATION
5.1 Admission requirements
Students should have obtained a BEd Hons or a suitable four-year professional
Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate Honours degree and a teacher’s diploma/teaching
qualification, plus work experience in the proposed field of specialisation.

5.2 Additional selection criteria apply to the MEd

• Minimum of 65% in the previous degree.
• Academic writing and oral competence.
• Relevant work and field-related experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Research competency.

5.3 Coursework Master’s Degrees

Core Modules: Select either option 1 or 2
OPTION 1: CURRICULUM
(Compulsary for students who wish to do their minor dissertation in CURRICULUM)
Module 1: Advanced Theory: Curriculum Perspectives
Module 2: Curriculum and Educational Change
OR
OPTION 2: LEARNING IN CONTEXTS
Module 1: Cognition and Learning
Module 2: Teaching and Learning in diverse contexts
Electives (Specialisation)
Students choose one of the following as an area of specialisation:

Specialisation Modules

Curriculum Policy Evaluation Curriculum Policy Context: Processes and Analysis

Curriculum and Policy Evaluation: Approaches and
Practices
Minor Dissertation

Life and Career Orientation
(No intake in 2011)
Facilitating and Counselling for Life and Career Orientation
Theoretical Foundations and domains of Life Orientation
Learning Area
Minor Dissertation

Teacher Education Theoretical Perspectives

Current Research Paradigms

Minor Dissertation

Educational Linguistics Current Research Paradigms

Theoretical Issues

Minor Dissertation

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Values and Human Rights in International and National Perspectives in Values and
Education Human Rights in Education
Theories and Practices

Minor Dissertation
Adult Education Introduction to Adult Education Practices

Critical Trends and Issues in Work Place Learning

Minor Dissertation
Higher Education Critical Issues in Higher Education

Introduction to Higher Education Practice

Minor Dissertation
Environmental Education Environmental Education

Foundations of Environmental and Sustainable Studies

Mathematics and Science
Education
Inclusive Education
(No intake in 2010)
Minor Dissertation
Issues in Mathematics and Sciences Education
Mathematics and Sciences Learning and Teaching:
Advances in the Field
Minor Dissertation
Learning Support
Perspectives on Inclusive Education

Philosophy Philosophy in Education I

of Education
Philosophy in Education II

Minor Dissertation

Information and Communication Information and Communication Technology in Education

Technology in Education for Assessment
Information and Communication Technology: Learning
Design
Minor Dissertation

Curriculum: Minor Dissertation: After completing the two core modules and specialisation
the option to complete a dissertation in Curriculum is available
Master’s degree in Educational Management
Module name
Year module

Organisational Behaviour

Educational Leadership
Human Resource Management in Education: Policies
and Perspectives
Research Methods in Educational Management

Minor Dissertation

Master’s degree in Educational Psychology

Module name
Year module
Educational Psychological Assessment and
Psychopathology
Educational Psychological Interventions

Educational Psychological Specialist areas

Educational Psychological Professional Practice

Minor Dissertation

Admission requirements for Master’s degree in Educational

Psychology
Students should have obtained a BEd Hons or a suitable four-year professional
Bachelor’s degree and an appropriate Honours degree and a teacher’s diploma/teaching
qualification, plus work experience in the proposed field of specialisation.

Additional selection criteria apply to the MEd in Educational

Psychology
• Minimum of 65% in the previous degree.
• Academic writing and oral competence.
• Relevant work and field-related experience.
• Intra-personal and inter-personal skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Research competency.
• Knowledge about the field of Educational Psychology in South Africa.

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Specific criteria apply to the MEd in Educational Psychology

A prospective student must hold a BEd Hons Educational/Psychology degree with an
average and at least 65% along with a BEd teaching degree or a PGCE. An Honours
degree in Psychology will be considered, provided the student completes at least three
outstanding modules relevant to the Master’s degree on a BEd Honours level.

Closing date: 31 July 2010 for 2011.

5.4 The Faculty offers the following Master’s degrees

in full dissertation
Topics related to the following broad areas
may be investigated
• Adult Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Inclusive Education
• Educational Management
• Educational Linguistics
• Environmental Education
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education
• Higher Education
• Learning Area Methodology
• Life and Career Orientation
• Mathematics Education
• Philosophy of Education
• Psychology of Education
• Sociology of Education
• Science Education (Natural-, Physical- and Life Sciences)
• Teacher Education
• Technology Education
• Values and Human Rights Education

5.5 Duration, location, delivery and closing date of the

programme
This programme is offered on a full-time basis over two years on the Auckland Park
Kingsway Campus. It is important for your success in this programme to attend all the
coursework classes. The closing date for application is 30 September 2010.

5.6 Programme fee

The programme fee for 2011 is ± R8 600.00 per year. Fees may vary depending on the
composition of the Master’s degree.
6. PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR (EDUCATION)
PhD IN EDUCATION
6.1 Admission requirements
Students should have obtained a MEd degree or a teacher’s diploma/ teaching
qualification, with an appropriate Master’s degree, plus work experience in the field of
study. The Head of Department and prospective supervisor will assess the Education
knowledge of such candidates, and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to
allowing registration.
Additional selection criteria of an attained minimum of 65% apply in the previous
degree.
Students complete a thesis on an approved topic in the field of Education. Students
must attend a short learning programme in research methodology.

6.2 Topics related to the following broad areas may be

investigated
• Adult Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Inclusive Education
• Educational Management
• Educational Linguistics
• Environmental Education
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education
• Higher Education
• Learning Area Methodology
• Life and Career Orientation
• Mathematics Education
• Philosophy of Education
• Psychology of Education
• Sociology of Education
• Science Education (Natural-,Physical- and Life Sciences)
• Teacher Education
• Technology Education
• Values and Human Rights

6.3 DEd in Educational Psychology

Students complete a thesis on an approved topic in the field of Educational Psychology.
Students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology and
academic writing workshops.

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Admission requirements
Prospective students will have obtained a MEd (Educational Psychology). Students need
to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree.

6.4 Location of delivery and closing dates

The PhD degree is on offer on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.
Applications for the PhD programme is available throughout the year.

6.5 How do I apply for the Master’s and PhD

Programmes?
Contact person: Helen Selolo
Tel: 011 559 2280; Fax: 011 559 2292
Email: hselolo@uj.ac.za
Website: www.uj.ac.za/edu.

6.6 Programme fee

The programme fee for 2011 is ±R8 250.00.
7. FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES
7.1 Edu-Loan
How do I finance my postgraduate studies?
If studying is a question of finance, then Edu-Loan has the answer! If you qualify, you can
repay your study fees over 10 months at a low interest rate.
• The University of Johannesburg has an agreement with Edu-Loan to provide financial
assistance to students (only postgraduate and ACE programmes).
• All full-time government employees (teachers, nurses, etc.) and their dependants
qualify for the Edu-Loan facility. You can apply for financial assistance by contacting
Edu-Loan at +27 11 559-3552 or customer services on 0860 55 5544.
Please note that the application fee is additional to the programme fee.

7.2 How can payment be effected with application for

all the programmes?
First payment of R270.00.
All application forms must be accompanied by proof of the first payment.
Payments should be directly paid into the University of Johannesburg’s bank account.
PLEASE NOTE: Application by fax will not be accepted.
Please supply your identity number or student number in the reference block on the
deposit slip.
Attach the deposit slip to the application form.
Please note that if you are an existing student of UJ, NO APPLICATION FEE IS
PAYABLE.

7.3 Banking details

Account name: University of Johannesburg
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Auckland Park
Branch code: 335105
Account number: 2840189565
International students may use the following banking account:
Account name: University of Johannesburg
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Auckland Park
Branch code: 6105
Account number: 401039587

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7.4 Addresses
Postal Address
University of Johannesburg
Faculty of Education
PO Box 524
Auckland Park
2006
Physical Address
University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Faculty of Education: B Ring 2
Kingsway Avenue
Auckland Park

7.5 Bursaries
• BEd, BEd Hons, MEd and PhD applicants who wish to further their studies can apply
for Faculty bursaries. Contact Minette Botha for further information at 011 559 2668 or
contact her by email at minetteb@uj.ac.za
• For other bursaries contact the UJ Bursary Office at 011 559 3770 as well as NSFAS
Office: 011 559 3642

7.6 Foreign students

Please note that a separate process is followed for international students. In addition
to the above-mentioned, a study permit and medical insurance certificate must be
produced.
Foreign qualifications must first be evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA) in Pretoria. A certified copy must be submitted with registration.
SAQA Contact details:
Tel: 012 431 5000
Fax: 012 431 5146
Email: ncoetzee@saqa.co.za or dmhlongo@saqa.co.za
Postal address: South African Qualification Authority
Postnet Suite 248
Private bag X06
Waterkloof, 0145
Contact the International Office at 011 559 3129.