Master of Education

Mauritian Applicants
International Applicants

The programme is for anyone with a strong interest in education, for both professionals in the field, namely educators, deputy rectors, rectors, school superintendents, school inspectors, mentors and quality assurance officers, and those wishing to further their academic interest and knowledge in various aspects of education such as curriculum development and planning, assessment as a tool in instruction, the legal framework of the education sector and the teaching profession, counselling, mentoring strategies, research in education, among others. The programme aims at providing the learners with all the necessary knowledge and competencies that will allow them to understand education from a holistic approach and train them to work with their students at the center of their profession.

It, therefore, builds upon the knowledge gained in an education-based bachelor degree programme or the experiences of the learner in the education sector. In fact, it involves a comprehensive study and review of these important topics in education that will help the learners improve their theoretical knowledge and their professional experience and development.

Entry Requirements

General: General Entry Requirements under Direct Entry to Taught Postgraduate Programmes:

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with

● at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or

● a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised Higher Education Institution.

OR

An Ordinary Degree or a non-honours degree from a recognized University
with at least two years of work experience in the relevant field
which demonstrates that a candidate possesses appropriate
knowledge and skills at a standard acceptable by the Academic Council.

OR

Possesses a Bachelor’s degree with an award below a Second-Class degree from a recognised institution
and has at least two years of relevant working experience.

OR

Alternative qualifications acceptable to the Open University of Mauritius.

Note:

• Mature candidates will be considered on their own merit.
(refer to OU general rules and regulations) and a good mastery of English is required.

Programme Specific:

A Bachelor’s degree in any field
Credit in English at Ordinary level (O- Level) or General Paper at A- Level

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 2 years – minimum 5 years – maximum
Year 1
  • Curriculum Development
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Education
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Education
  • Law in Education
  • Professional Development in Education
  • Comparative Education
  • Quantitative Research Methods in Education

Year 2
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Sociology of Education
  • Guidance and Counselling in Education
  • Mentoring in Education
  • Dissertation
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
15 (6 credits per module)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 136,000

SADC

Total: US$ 3,920

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 6,000
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