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M5EDMC / Master of Education in Educational Management
Faculty: Education

Master of Education in Educational Management

NQF Level

9

Total Credits

180

About the Programme

Description:

The purpose of this MEd in Educational Management programme is to enable students to develop the professional skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for competent school leaders and managers. Students will develop intellectual, theoretical and disciplinary knowledge of and insight into theories, concepts, and practices in educational leadership and management. The programme is aimed at emerging and practising educational leaders/managers in schools or administrative positions, and it focuses on the professionalisation of educational leadership and management practice, building capacity in educational management research, and preparing students for further postgraduate research.

Admission Requirements:

Qualified teachers, senior education managers holding a BEd Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Leadership and Management (or its equivalent) may be allowed into the programme. An average of 65% for the previous degree is required, and the programme coordinator may conduct interviews. Applicants must also have strong computer skills and reliable internet access.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 12 modules with a total of 180 credits.

Future trends in education leadership

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Quantitative research

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Academic writing and research skills

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Resource management

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Education policy and practice

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Organisational Behaviour

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Educational Leadership

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Qualitative Research

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 3,350.00

Mini-dissertation A

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 4,760.00

Mini-dissertation B

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 4,760.00

Mini-dissertation C

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 4,760.00

Mini-dissertation D

Code: N/A
15 Credits R 4,760.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Monday, 22 September 2025
Closes: Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Closed
Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 20 October 2025
Ends: Sunday, 07 December 2025

Duration: 48 days

Registration Periods

Review the available registration windows below and apply during the period that works best for you.

D1-2025
Closed
Registration Period
02 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025
Programme Dates
Starts: 16 Jan 2025
Ends: 06 Mar 2025
Duration
7 weeks
D2-2025
Closed
Registration Period
10 Feb 2025 - 12 Mar 2025
Programme Dates
Starts: 13 Mar 2025
Ends: 01 May 2025
Duration
7 weeks
D3-2025
Closed
Registration Period
07 Apr 2025 - 07 May 2025
Programme Dates
Starts: 08 May 2025
Ends: 26 Jun 2025
Duration
7 weeks
D4-2025
Closed
Registration Period
02 Jun 2025 - 02 Jul 2025
Programme Dates
Starts: 03 Jul 2025
Ends: 21 Aug 2025
Duration
7 weeks
D5-2025
Closed
Registration Period
28 Jul 2025 - 27 Aug 2025
Programme Dates
Starts: 28 Aug 2025
Ends: 16 Oct 2025
Duration
7 weeks
D6-2025
Closed
Registration Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Oct 2025
Programme Dates
Starts: 23 Oct 2025
Ends: 11 Dec 2025
Duration
7 weeks

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are charged when you register for a programme that carries 60 credits or more, or is 600 hours or more in duration.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150.

*Note that specific programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated in the registration process.

Master of Education in Educational Management
R 45840.00*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 9
Total Credits 180
Start Date Oct 20, 2025
End Date Dec 07, 2025