Program Overview

Programme: BEdHons in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training

Introduction

The BEdHons in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training is a postgraduate degree that focuses on the development of expertise in assessment and quality assurance in education and training.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Education
• Department: Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
• Credits: 128
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• NQF level: 08

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the 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 is based on:

• Meeting the minimum academic requirements required 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
• Additionally, an interview may be requested
• The requirements of professional registration bodies
• The discretion of the head of department

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• 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 to a Chancellor's examination/s in these modules during January of the following year.

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.

Programme Structure

When the full-time option is chosen, all "Fundamental" and "Core" modules must be selected. When the part-time option is chosen, specific modules must be selected in the 1st and final years.

Fundamental Modules

• AQA 780: Part 2: Research report 780 (Credits: 16.00)
• NMQ 755: Part 1: Research proposal 755 (Credits: 16.00)

Core Modules

• API 711: Assessment approaches and instruments 711 (Credits: 16.00)
• 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)
• QPI 712: Quality assurance structures and policies 712 (Credits: 16.00)

Elective Modules

• CTM 710: Instructional tools and e-learning 710 (Credits: 16.00)
• ELP 730: Education law and policy 730 (Credits: 16.00)
• ISA 731: Inclusive education 731 (Credits: 16.00)
• JGL 730: Multi-literacies 730 (Credits: 16.00)
• JLO 710: Life orientation education 710 (Credits: 16.00)
• LSG 710: Learning support 710 (Credits: 16.00)
• LSN 730: Life science education 730 (Credits: 16.00)
• MCE 730: Mathematics and mathematical literacy education 730 (Credits: 16.00)
• PHN 730: Physical sciences education 730 (Credits: 16.00)
• SCU 731: Sciences curriculum 731 (Credits: 16.00)
• TNO 730: Design and technology education 730 (Credits: 16.00)

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University. Students must familiarize themselves with these regulations.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

Faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees are subject to change and may be amended after publication.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The University is engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) criteria. Changes to qualification and programme names may occur as a result of this initiative.