Masters & Doctoral degree information
Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at:
- Email: studies@nwu.ac.za
- Tel: 0860 169 698
Please note: owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their previous academic results and supervisor capacity.
Education
| Qualification | Delivery and Duration | Campus1 | Entity2 |
| Structured Master’s Degree | |||
MEd in Higher Education Studies Programme code: 4PC P02: O801P | Part-time: 2-3 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| Research Master’s Degree | |||
MEd Education Law Programme code:4CG N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Educational Psychology Programme code: 4CH N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd International and Comparative Education Programme code: 4CJ N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
MEd Language Education Programme code:4CQ N01 : O801 | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Mathematics Education Programme code:4CK N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Special Needs Education Programme code: 4CL N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Philosophy of Education Programme code:4CM N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Physical Education Programme code:4CN N01: O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Computer Science Education Programme code:4CP N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Educational Management and Leadership Programme code: 4CB N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Curriculum Studies Programme code:4CC N01: O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| MEd Physical Science Education with Natural Science Education Programme code: 4CE N01 : O801P | Full-time: 1-3 years Part-time: 1-4 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| Qualification | Delivery and Duration | Campus3 | Entity4 |
| Doctoral Degree | |||
PhD Comparative Education Programme code: 4CA R01 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Computer Science Education Programme code:4CA R02 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
PhD Curriculum Studies Programme code:4CA R03 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
PhD Education Law Programme code:4CA R05 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
PhDEducation Management Programme code: 4CA R06 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Educational Psychology Programme code:4CA R07 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Language Education Programme code: 4CA R15 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Mathematics Education Programme code:4CA R09 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Natural Science Education Programme code: 4CA R10 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Philosophy in Education Programme code:4CA R11: O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Physical Education Programme code:4CA R12 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
| PhD Special Needs Education Programme code:4CA R14 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |
PhD Higher Education Studies Programme code: 4CAR16 : O901P | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 2-5 years | M P V | Edu-HRight/ SDL/ COMBER/RIH |