Program Overview

Master's & Doctoral Degrees

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

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 kilometer array
6. Fourth IR and digitalization
7. Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)
8. Health studies/medicine
9. Feminist, womanist, and Bosadi theorizations
10. Student support and co-curricular activities

Master of Education in Socio-Education

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 98454
• Qualification type: Full Research
• NQF level: 9
• Total credits: 180

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Master of Education in Socio-Education is to provide qualifiers with advanced knowledge in some aspect or sub-field of education. It aims 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.

Registration

• Applicants may only register once they have received confirmation from the university that their application for admission has been accepted.
• Re-registering students and students who officially deferred their studies must register online during the approved registration period.
• Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply for admission during the next application period.

Registration Period

• Master's and doctoral qualifications: Registration opens on 7 January 2026 and closes on 31 March 2026.
• MCompt, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Business Leadership (MBL) qualifications: Registration opens on 7 January 2026 and closes on 21 February 2026.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Education in Socio-Education includes a dissertation that incorporates a research proposal.

• Module: DFSOE95 - MEd in Socio-Education
• Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation: None specified

Who Can Register

• Applicants who have received confirmation of their admission application.
• Re-registering students who made sufficient progress during the current academic year.
• Students who officially deferred their studies.