Program Overview

Master's & Doctoral Degrees

The Master's and Doctoral degrees offered by the university provide advanced knowledge and research opportunities in various fields.

Registration

To register for Master's and Doctoral qualifications, applicants must have received confirmation from the university that their application for admission has been accepted. Returning students must check their emails for confirmation, while new students will receive confirmation via the email address provided during application.

• Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from the university that their application for admission has been accepted.
• Re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period for 2026.

Time Limits for This Degree

All Master's and Doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period.

• Coursework master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
• Research master's degree: A maximum of three years with an option to apply for one additional year.
• Doctoral degree: A maximum of six years with an option to apply for one additional year.

Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs)

The university has identified 10 Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs) to be operationalized within the colleges:

1. Marine studies
2. Aviation and aeronautical studies
3. Automotive
4. Energy
5. Space study and square kilometre array
6. Fourth IR and digitalisation
7. Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)
8. Health studies/medicine
9. Feminist, womanist and Bosadi theorisations
10. Student support and co-curricular activities

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies includes a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal to be completed within the first year of study.

Master of Education in Curriculum Studies

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 98434
• Qualification type: Full Research
• NQF level: 9
• Total credits: 180

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies is to provide qualifiers with advanced knowledge in some aspect or sub-field of education and to accredit candidates who demonstrate the capacity to undertake well-founded and independent inquiry in a field of education, training, and development.

Rules

The curriculum consists of a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal to be completed within the first year of study.

Who Can Register

Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from the university that their application for admission has been accepted.

Registration Period

• Registration opens: 7 January 2026
• Registration closes: 31 March 2026
• Final date for payment: 31 March 2026

Modules

Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation ---|--- DFDID95 - MEd - Didactics |