Faculty of Education - University of Pretoria (UP)

Contact Details

Website:: up.ac.za/faculty-of-education
Telephone:: +27 12 420 5590
Email:: velaphi.makgwahla@up.ac.za
Address:: Leyds Street, South Groenkloof

Overview

The University of Pretoria (UP) Faculty of Education is committed to developing highly skilled, innovative, and socially responsible educators who can meet the evolving needs of South Africa’s education system. The Faculty emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, fostering the professional growth of students across all educational levels. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical training, and research opportunities, the Faculty prepares graduates to contribute effectively to schools, educational policy, and the broader society, while promoting inclusive, transformative, and evidence-based education practices.

Campuses

Location	Province
Hatfield	Gauteng

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Adult and Community Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer-Integrated Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Management, Law and Policy|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Policy Studies|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – General, with a thesis in Early Childhood Development|Distance
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – General, with a thesis in Humanities Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – General, with a thesis in Life Sciences Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – General, with a thesis in Mathematics Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – General, with a thesis in Physical Sciences Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – General, with a thesis in Technology Education|On-Campus

Masters Degree

Master of Education (MEd) in Adult and Community Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) in Education Management, Law and Policy|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership – Coursework|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Psychology – Coursework|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) in Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Early Childhood Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Education Management and Policy|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Humanities Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Life Sciences Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Mathematics Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Physical Sciences Education|On-Campus
Master of Education (MEd) – General, with a dissertation in Technology Education|On-Campus

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Education Honours in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Computer-Integrated Education|Distance
Bachelor of Education Honours in Education Management, Law and Policy|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Psychology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Learning Support|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Life Sciences Education|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Physical Sciences Education|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Teacher Education and Professional Development|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education Honours in Teacher Education and Professional Development|Distance
Bachelor of Education Honours in Technology Education|On-Campus
Bachelor of Honours in Life Sciences Education|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Further Education and Training Phase Teaching Grade 10-12|Distance
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Senior and FET Phase Teaching Grade 7-12|Distance

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching|On-Campus
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching|On-Campus

Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma School Leadership and Management|Distance

Higher Certificate

Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences|Blended

Qualifications last updated: 24 Mar 2026.

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