Program Overview

BEd Hons in Educational Psychology

The BEd Hons in Educational Psychology is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education.

General

• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• Department: Department of Educational Psychology
• Programme Level: Postgraduate
• Programme Name: BEd Hons in Educational Psychology
• Programme Code: H5EDPQ
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 120
• SAQA: 80366
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Soweto
• Duration of Study: 1 Year

Purpose

The purpose of this programme is to deliver professionally qualified registered counsellors for the school community. This is achieved by providing students with comprehensive education and training that equips them to design and implement preventative and developmental programmes, monitor their effectiveness, refer learners, teachers, or parents appropriately to health practitioners, act as a resource in a school community, and promote wellbeing in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. The programme focuses on basic counselling skills, educational and psychological assessment, and providing learning and career support.

Admission Requirements

• An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into the programme.
• In addition to the minimum admission requirements, prospective students may undergo a selection process based on previous academic achievement, personal skills, the ability to work in a team, and the potential to learn the necessary skills to become an effective counsellor.
• The selection process may include personal interviews and written submissions.

Programme Fees

Programme fees are not specified in the provided context.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises 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 tailored to meet the needs of students and the industry, focusing on professional development, research, and community engagement.