Program Overview

Programme: BEdHons

The BEdHons programme is offered by the Faculty of Education, with the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education being the specific department responsible for this programme.

Programme Information

Please note that there is no intake for this programme as from 2020.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the BEdHons programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. A relevant bachelor's degree and a relevant Teacher's Diploma (e.g., BA + HED)
2. A relevant bachelor's degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education
3. A relevant four-year bachelor's degree in Education (e.g., BEd)
4. A relevant M+4 Teacher's Diploma and a relevant Advanced Diploma in Education

Additional Requirements

Selection for the programme is based on:

• Meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission
• Previous academic performance
• Applicable academic and/or teaching background
• Availability of supervision for the required research project
• Proven academic potential, which may include academic communication and computer application skills
• An interview may be requested
• The requirements of professional registration bodies
• The discretion of the head of department

Other Programme-Specific Information

In addition to the listed programmes, a student may register for a selection of modules that does not conform to a specific package. This requires a written application, which is recommended by the Head of Department in which the research project is to be pursued and approved by the Dean.

Such a specially approved combination must consist of a minimum of 128 credits and must contain at least the core modules NMQ 745, CDD 710, and EDS 711, together with at least 48 credits of elective modules drawn from the listed packages.

The research project consists of NMQ 755 and one of the research report modules (AQA 780, CDV 780, CIE 780, WEM 781, LSG 780, or SMP 780). At least one of the modules of the combination must be cognate with the research project.

The degree will be awarded as the Bachelor of Education Honours (General).

Examinations and Pass Requirements

Subject to exceptions approved by the Dean, on the recommendation of the relevant head of department, a student may not sit for an examination for the honours degree more than twice in the same module.

A final-year student who has failed a maximum of three semester modules or their equivalent, with a final mark of at least 40% in each, may be admitted by the Dean to a special examination/s in these modules during January of the following year, provided that this will enable the student to comply with all the requirements for the degree.

Research Information

A research project is compulsory and must be handed in for examination, as prescribed by the particular department.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained an average of at least 75%, with a minimum of 70% in each module.

Minimum Credits

The minimum number of credits required for the programme is 128.

Fundamental Modules

The following are the fundamental modules for the programme:

• AQA 780: Part 2: Research report 780 (Credits: 16.00)
• CDV 780: Part 2: Research report 780 (Credits: 16.00)
• CIE 780: Part 2: Research report 780 (Credits: 16.00)
• LSG 780: Part 2: Research report 780 (Credits: 16.00)
• NMQ 755: Part 1: Research proposal 755 (Credits: 16.00)
• SMP 780: Part 2: Research report 780 (Credits: 16.00)
• WEM 781: Part 2: Research report: Values-driven education 781 (Credits: 16.00)

Core Modules

The following are the core modules for the programme:

• CDD 710: Curriculum development 710 (Credits: 16.00)
• EDS 711: Philosophy and social imperatives of education 711 (Credits: 16.00)
• NMQ 745: Educational research methodology 745 (Credits: 16.00)