Adult Education at University of Stellenbosch

South Africa

MPhil Higher Education

Target Group

Mainly lecturers, facilitators and educational leaders of Higher Education institutions.

General aims of the programme

The primary aim is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and disposition to function optimally, as professionals, in their respective institutions.

The secondary aim will be to equip the participants with research skills in order to better themselves through advanced studies and research for a career in Higher Education.

Learning outcomes

Skills in the planning and utilisation of staff evaluation and development strategies, especially concerning effectiveness of teaching and learning; and: Knowledge and perspectives on leadership and leadership development in the Higher Education environment.

Structure and credit value of modules

*  A selection of two modules from 8, 9, 10 or 11. 

Assessment

The following formative/continuous assessment techniques apply:

One assignment completed within institutional contexts for each module (1-10);

Group activities and tasks for each of the ten modules during the two-week residential period at the beginning of each year;

Learning sessions, facilitated by the students during the residential period; and

Self-reflective study portfolios spanning the total time of study.

Admission requirements

Candidates should meet the following prerequisites to be admitted to the MPhil in Higher Education:

an applicable BHonours degree; or

any other academic-professional combination of studies equal to a BHonours degree; or evidence that

a candidate has reached a standard of competence in his/her particular study field which, on the basis of the assessment and recognition of prior learning and according to the judgement of Senate, is regarded as being sufficient for submission.

How can I obtain more information on the programmes or application procedures?

Should you require more information on the learning outcomes of the modules or if you would like to complete an application form, please get in touch with the Centre for Higher and Adult Education at the following address:

The Secretary - Ms Liza Burger
Centre for Higher and Adult Education
Faculty of Education
University of Stellenbosch
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602

Tel: (021) 808 2277/78/94
Fax: (021) 808 2270
Email: lizab@sun.ac.za, emb2@sun.ac.za  or kapp@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding Student Fees: Mr Dennis Immelman, Tel (021) 8084527

Ms Liza Burger
Centre for Higher and Adult Education
Faculty of Education
University of Stellenbosch
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602

Tel:

(021) 808 2277/78/94

Fax:

(021) 808 2270

Email:

lizab@sun.ac.za, emb2@sun.ac.za  or kapp@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding Student Fees: Mr Dennis Immelman, Tel (021) 8084527