M5EDMP / 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: Thursday, 02 January 2025
Closes: Thursday, 09 January 2025

Closed
Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 13 January 2025
Ends: Sunday, 02 March 2025

Duration: 48 days

Intake Schedules

This programme offers 18 intake periods throughout the year. Choose the schedule that best fits your needs.

D1-2025 Registration Cycle

Start Date: Thursday, 02 January 2025
End Date: Sunday, 09 March 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Completed
D1-2025 Intake

Start Date: Monday, 13 January 2025
End Date: Sunday, 02 March 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Completed
Break

Start Date: Monday, 03 March 2025
End Date: Sunday, 09 March 2025
Duration: 1 week

Completed
D2-2025 Registration Cycle

Start Date: Monday, 10 February 2025
End Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Completed
D2-2025 Intake

Start Date: Monday, 10 March 2025
End Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Completed
Break

Start Date: Monday, 28 April 2025
End Date: Sunday, 04 May 2025
Duration: 1 week

Completed
D3-2025 Registration Cycle

Start Date: Monday, 05 May 2025
End Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Completed
D3-2025 Intake

Start Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
End Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Completed
Break

Start Date: Monday, 30 June 2025
End Date: Sunday, 06 July 2025
Duration: 1 week

In Progress
D4-2025 Registration Cycle

Start Date: Monday, 07 July 2025
End Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Upcoming
D4-2025 Intake

Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2025
End Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Upcoming
Break

Start Date: Monday, 01 September 2025
End Date: Sunday, 07 September 2025
Duration: 1 week

Upcoming
D5-2025 Registration Cycle

Start Date: Monday, 08 September 2025
End Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Upcoming
D5-2025 Intake

Start Date: Monday, 15 September 2025
End Date: Sunday, 02 November 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Upcoming
Break

Start Date: Monday, 03 November 2025
End Date: Sunday, 09 November 2025
Duration: 1 week

Upcoming
D6-2025 Registration Cycle

Start Date: Monday, 10 November 2025
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025
Duration: 7 weeks

Upcoming
D6-2025 Intake

Start Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
End Date: Sunday, 04 January 2026
Duration: 7 weeks

Upcoming
Break

Start Date: Monday, 05 January 2026
End Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
Duration: 1 week

Upcoming

Fees & Levies *

  • South African students:
    • No ICT levy is charged for programmes under 60 credits.
    • For programmes of 60 credits or more, a registration fee of R500 and an ICT levy of R650 apply.
  • International students: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration ≤ 600 hours: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration > 600 hours: International levy applies.
  • Subsidised programmes (e.g., MPH): No levies charged.

* Fees are subject to change; please confirm during registration.

Master of Education in Educational Management
R 45840*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 9
Total Credits 180
Start Date Jan 13, 2025
End Date Mar 02, 2025