About Curriculum Studies

Post-graduate programmes (Honours, Masters and PhD) in Curriculum Studies aim to engage students in debates, critical discussions, policies, theories, reflection and reflexive practices, and research in the field. The programme is beneficial for people who are teachers in schools, TVET colleges, higher education, and community colleges. It is also beneficial for any individual involved in education, for example, District officials, subject advisors, policy developers/evaluators and school management teams.

Post-graduate programmes on offer

Bachelor of Education Honours, with modules in:

• Assessment in Education
• Curriculum Context and Change
• Curriculum Change and Development
• Curriculum as Practice
• Understanding Research (core module for all Honours students)
• Independent Research Project (core module for all Honours students)

Students also select one elective module from modules offered by any Discipline within the school. This programme is offered both full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) at Edgewood only.

Masters in Education (MEd)

Prospective students may apply and register for either coursework or a full dissertation masters programme. Acceptance in the full dissertation programme is dependent upon the availability of a supervisor.

The coursework masters programme comprises taught four modules in the first year, followed by a coursework dissertation in the second year. The teaching timetable is circulated to students timeously before the semester begins. The modules are as follows:

• Theorising Curriculum
• Curriculum Development and Evaluation
• Research Proposal and Skills Development
• Research Discourses and Methodology

In the full dissertation programme, students work closely with their supervisors in developing a research proposal, research design, data analysis and research writing. Research foci are wide-ranging but related to education.

Doctoral programmes (PhD)

Selection is dependent on academic achievement and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

Cohort support provides critical feedback and leading lectures to support students in developing a research proposal, research design, data analysis and research writing. Research foci are wide-ranging but related to school and higher education.

Applications for all programme are made through the relevant administrative office at Edgewood. https://soe.ukzn.ac.za/enquiries/

About Education Studies

The undergraduate programme consists of core modules that are offered to all students across all levels (1 to 4). The foci in these modules are wide-ranging and cover aspects such as teaching and learning theories, academic literacies, issues of Curriculum, philosophy, sociology, professional studies, human rights to mention a few.