Program Overview

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Programme: MEd (Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling)

The MEd (Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling) programme is offered by the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Psychology
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study is 2 years
• NQF level: 09

Admission Requirements

1. Relevant BEdHons degree or relevant honours degree and Teacher's Diploma
2. A cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the relevant honours qualification

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
• An interview may be requested
• The requirements of professional registration bodies
• The discretion of the relevant head of department

Other Programme-Specific Information

• Renewal of registration after the two-year period is permitted only under special circumstances.
• Students will be granted two opportunities to pass NMQ 801. Unsuccessful candidates will not be allowed to continue with the programme.

Research Information

All master's students must submit a dissertation or a mini-dissertation and must pass Research Proposal (NMQ 801).

• Each successful student must submit a bound paper copy as well as two electronic copies of the approved mini-dissertation/dissertation to the Head: Student Administration.
• All students have to submit a research proposal during the first year of registration and defend it successfully before a panel of examiners.
• Students have to apply for ethical clearance to the relevant head of department and Ethics Committee and only commence with field work once the application for ethical clearance has been approved.
• Students have to present a progress report on the research to the supervisor annually.
• All students have to attend the research capacity building sessions on quantitative and qualitative research at master's level.

Pass with Distinction

The MEd degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains at least 75% in the dissertation.

Curriculum

Fundamental Modules

• NMQ 801: Research proposal
  • Credits: 0.00
  • Module content: Development of a research proposal, research methodology, overview and principles of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, data collection methods, data analysis methods, paradigm analysis, and theoretical frameworks for educational studies.

Core Modules

• LVB 890: Dissertation: Learning support
  • Credits: 180.00

Regulations and Rules

The regulations and rules for the degrees are subject to change and may be amended after publication. The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University.