Master Degree in Natural Science Education
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MDC SA has developed a unique partnership with University of South Africa (UNISA) to offer locally supported distance education programmes specifically for working people.
UNISA – The “MEGA” University The main partner of MDC SA for this programme is the highly regarded University of South Africa (UNISA) – classed as one of the 11 leading very large universities. Founded in 1873, UNISA gained its University Royal Charter in 1876. It became the world’s first completely Distance Education University in 1946.
MDC SA is delighted to work with UNISA in the development of this programme, and has an excellent reputation for the delivery of distance education to busy individuals. We can now offer: the degree of master of education - with specialisation in natural science education
Purpose
The aim of this programme is to equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge, to educate them in relevant and appropriate research methods, strategies and techniques and to give them the opportunity to apply their acquired skills in Natural Science Education teaching and research. How it Works
The method of teaching this course is highly innovative. We call it “locally supported distance education” : learning through University supplied materials and MDC SA administration and resource centres. It is based on MDC SA “On-location” method of teaching which is so successful for postgraduate study here in the Middle East. Locally Supported Distance Education
A specially designed study method based on Unisa’s extensive competence in distance education and supplimentary administration support from MDSA. Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education · Flexibility: you study at your own pace · Convenience: you study from home · Local administrative support: through MDC SA’s regional offices · On-line support: through Unisa’s Student on Line (SOL) system · Telephone and email support: from Unisa faculty · On-line library access: for the your all-important research materials (journals, books, papers, etc) · Textbook ordering facility: speedy service at reasonable prices for your books. Curriculum
The curriculum comprises 5 courses and a dissertation of limited scope.
The courses are as follows:
Completion of curriculum
The courses must be taken in a chronological order.
All five courses must be completed before a student can register for the dissertation of limited scope. Duration of study
Except with special permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Education, the degree of MEd - with specialisation in Natural Science Education cannot be completed in under TWO years. Admission
To be registered as a candidate for the Degree of Master in Education - with specialisation in Natural Science Education a candidate should possess:
· a Hons BEd in Natural Science Education with five courses of Natural Science Education of 24 credits each; OR · a general Hons BEd degree, but will only be allowed into the Degree of Master in Education - with specialisation in Natural Science Education after completing an oral examination based on a reading list supplied by the Faculty of Science.
Pass and pass with distinction
The examination in each course comprises one three-hour paper.
To pass a course a candidate should obtain at least 50% in it.
To be awarded the degree with distinction, a candidate shall obtain an average of at least 75% in the five courses combined and 75% for the dissertation of limited scope.
Course Fees
1st Year-US$3450 2nd Year-US$3890
The fees do not include costs of visits (including travel and accommodation) by the student to the main campus, if required by the University.
Enquiries can be addressed to:
Management Development Centre SA, Manama, Bahrain
Tel 00973 9676856 or 00973 216002 Fax 00973 216007 e-mail: mdcsa@batelco.com.bh P.O. Box 26305 |
