North-West University Faculty of Education
Teacher Education at the North-West University has had a proud history since 1919, and the Faculty of Education is now the largest provider of contact and open distance learning in South Africa. The fact that so many teachers choose to upgrade their professional qualifications with us, and that so many prospective students apply for entry to the BEd and our other programmes says something. We think it says something about…
- the quality of the work done in our programmes (grounded, professional, critical and academic);
- the attention paid to students by our staff (dedicated, caring, professional academics and administrators);
- the quality of student life and development offered by the faculty itself (social, sport, integrated development and community engagement);
- the great reputation enjoyed by our students and graduate teachers who are commended to us by schools throughout the country.
The Faculty has done long standing research in human rights education in diversity, literacy theory practise, self-directed learning, working environments and community based research.
Fields of Study
Language Education
Psych-social Education
Professional Studies in Education
Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Commerce and Social Studies in Education
Qualifications
The University has the authority to confer the following degrees, certificates and diplomas offered by the Faculty of Education:
Undergraduate qualifications
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Postgraduate qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons)
Master of Education (MEd)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Distance learning qualifications
Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Diploma in Grade R Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Teaching (ADT)
Advanced Diploma in Education for learners with special needs (ADE)
Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT)
Postgraduate Studies
This faculty aims to be a leader in postgraduate training, support and exploring new approaches to training experts in the various areas in educational leadership. We offer specialised postgraduate training programmes which will ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, values and motivation for further studies in education. We promote, coordinate and conduct scientific research into educational problems at all levels through prescribed training programmes, and we promote students who will demonstrate the ability to critique provincial, national and international practices and trends and their implications for national development.
Honours Degree
Master of Education (MEd)
Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)
Our post-graduate degrees can be obtained on a full-time or part-time basis.These programmes are accredited at the Higher Education Qualification Council (HEQC) of Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in South Africa. We offer different research areas covered by scholars in their research projects/foci or specialization with highly qualified supervisors and promoters. Research is executed within the research foci of the Faculty, research projects either part of South African or international funded projects.
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- MEd studies can be obtained in a minimum duration of one year or a maximum duration of three years.
- PhD-studies can be obtained in a minimum duration of two year or a maximum duration of four years.
- There are two modes of submission for PhD research only:
- A research thesis;
- Research articles on an approved research topic to fulfil the requirements of a PhD-degree (see requirements).
In order to make the programme in post-graduate studies accessible without restrain on high quality of research an approved Research Support Programme is offered. Students are monitored and equipped during their first year of enrolment by scholars in the Faculty in order to be successful in submitting approved proposals in their field of research. One of the advantages of application for a post-graduate study is the availability of the part-time and full-time post-graduate bursaries funded by the NWU and Faculty
Contact Us
Mafikeng
Physical address:
Block A, Room G32 (Ground floor)
Mafikeng Campus
Postal address:
Private Bag X2046, Internal box 575
Mafikeng Campus
North-West University
Mmabatho
2735
Contact number:
+27 (0)18 389 2214/2191
Email:
Potchefstroom
Physical address:
Building C4
Potchefstroom Campus
Postal Address:
Private Bag X6001
Potchefstroom campus
North-west University
Potchefstroom
2520
Contact number:
Tel: +27 (0)18 299-1766
E-mail:
Vanderbijlpark
Physical address:
Building 8, Hendrick Van Eck Boulevard
Vaal Triangle Campus
Postal address:
PO Box 1174, Internal box 125
Vaal Triangle Campus
North-West University
Vanderbijlpark
1900
Contact number:
+27 (0) 16 910 3111
Email: