Program Overview

PhD in Education (Psychology)

General

The PhD in Education (Psychology) is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education. The program is available in both part-time and full-time modes, with a medium of facilitation that includes both part-time and full-time study. The program is at NQF Level 10, with 360 NQF credits, and is accredited by SAQA (96969).

Programme Details

• Programme Code: P5DESQ
• Duration of Study: 2 Years
• Campus: Soweto
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025

Purpose

The PhD (Education) requires a candidate to undertake research at an advanced academic level, culminating in the production, defense, and acceptance of a thesis. The candidate must demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution to the field of Education.

Admission Requirements

Prospective candidates must have obtained:

• A MEd degree
• A teacher's diploma/teaching qualification, plus an appropriate master's degree, as well as work experience in the field of study. The Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and prospective supervisor, and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration.
• Students without an education qualification may be allowed to register for a PhD if they have appropriate education-related experience. Such prospective students must be involved in pre-registration and a prescribed reading programme. Full registration will be allowed based on satisfactory progress with a Chapter 1 during the pre-registration period.

Selection Process

Academic performance is a key selection criterion, with students needing to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience in the field may be taken into consideration, and students could be allowed to register based on a pre-registration research proposal accepted by the Department.

Programme Fees

The program fees are not specified in the provided context.

Research Areas

The PhD in Education (Psychology) focuses on advanced research in the field of Education, with an emphasis on Psychology. The program allows students to explore various research areas within Education, contributing to the existing body of knowledge and making original contributions to the field.

Faculties

The University of Johannesburg has several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of programs and research opportunities, contributing to the university's academic and research excellence.