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The purpose of the Master of Education in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is for students to acquire, strengthen and deepen specialist advanced theoretical knowledge of ICT in educational environments. The themes that are covered include educational ICT policy development, current and emerging issues in digital learning, contemporary learning design theories and frameworks and framing assessment within 21st century contexts.

The programme targets education practitioners from the public and private sectors who have an interest in advancing digital learning in their education ecosystems. The programme will appeal to instructional and learning designers, educational researchers, teachers and lecturers, corporate trainers, subject and curriculum specialists, policy advisers, monitoring and evaluation specialists and NGO officials.

This programme requires no travel and no face-to-face sessions, allowing you to earn credits at your own pace while fulfilling personal and professional obligations. Complete the programme in a minimum of two years.

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We recommend the following in order to successfully complete your 100% online degree:

Basic computer skills:

• Ability to operate your computer and perform common tasks
  Email and file management (access, create, edit, save, upload and download documents)
• Ability to use a word processing program to create and edit documents
• Basic web-browsing skills

Computer requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• A high-speed internet connection (3G, 4G, LTE, ADSL or fibre)
• E-book storage and reading
• Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
• Video storage and playback
• Video recording
• Audio storage and playback
• Audio recording
• Web browsing
• Document creation
• Access to social networking

Module interruption and scheduled maintenance:
In the event of unexpected module interruption on the due date for an activity, the online facilitator will notify students of a new due date.

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The admission requirements for this programme will adhere to the University of Johannesburg’s Admission and Selection Policy that is current at the time of the registration for this programme.

The admission process is the first step towards advancing your career. Below are the minimum requirements for applying and a list of the required documents you will need when you submit your application for the Master in Information and Communication Technology in Education.

During the selection process, the programme coordinator and/or head of department (HOD) will consider the career history of applicants.

Requirements for consideration into a Master of Education in Information and Communication Technology include:

One of the following:

• An NQF Level 8 Honours Degree in Education, or a related equivalent qualification (e.g. Human Resource Development).
  OR
• A suitable professional Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) plus a teacher’s diploma or teaching qualification and work experience in the field of ICT in education. The disciplinary knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the programme coordinator and another disciplinary expert. A reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration.
  OR
• An appropriate NQF Level 8 Honours Degree and a teacher’s diploma/teaching qualification, plus work experience in the field of ICT in education. The disciplinary knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the programme coordinator and another disciplinary expert in the field of specialisation. A reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration.
  OR
• Prospective candidates may, based on extensive and verifiable experience in the field of ICT in education, apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) within institutional policy guidelines. Their experience should be on the level and scope of NQF Level 8 within the discipline and should include appropriate research methodological knowledge and skills.
  AND
• All applicants must have obtained a 65% average in the preceding NQF Level 8 qualification (or equivalent).

Students who do not have the required 65% on their average marks for the previous qualification, but who have an average between 60% and 64%, will be considered if there are places available in the programme. 

Required documentation:

• A certified academic record and a certified copy of your highest qualification obtained
• An updated and detailed CV
• Proof of work experience
• The international equivalence of qualifications will be specified in the prospectus.

If you have a question, please email enquiries@online.uj.ac.za or phone 0800 233 723 (toll-free).

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THE FUTURE. REIMAGINED.

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Modules are undertaken over a seven-week period. The programme is split over two years and consists of compulsory modules and a minor dissertation.

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