MASTER OF EDUCATION IN THE RHODES UNIVERSITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications need to be accompanied by the following documents:
- Full transcripts of previous degrees (unless they are Rhodes University degrees).NB! If you are applying with a qualification from a non-South African university, you will need to acquire a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) equivalence certificate to prove at what level your degree can be recognised in a South African University. Visit the SAQA website and follow instructions for ‘evaluation of foreign qualifications’
- If the transcript from your latest qualification does not include a comment on ‘conduct’ you will need to submit a separate certificate of conduct from the institution.
- An abbreviated CV, highlighting the areas which are of relevance to the proposed study
- A two-page motivation covering the following information:
i) What will be the focus of your research?
ii) Where will you conduct this research and why?
iii) Who else has researched on this, when, and where, and what are their findings?
iv) What is the research gap you feel your study will be addressing?
v) How do you want to research this (Research Design) and why?
For application forms please download the pdf: Application Form for Masters and Doctoral Degrees, OR Follow the online procedure.
MORE INFORMATION
Please note that international students have additional requirements when applying to Rhodes University. For more information. For information about this as well as more information on the application process, fees and financial aid please visit the Rhodes University Admission Gateway.
OR enquire at:
The Registrar
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, 6140
Tel: (046) 603-8276
Fax: (046) 603-7350
E-mail: Registrar@ru.ac.za
For curriculum enquiries, please contact Dr Ingrid Schudel – i.schudel@ru.ac.za