Have you thought about a BEd Honours in History Education?
- Are you a History teacher in the GET or FET phases, a subject advisor or a departmental official working in the field of History Education, in a museum or as an archival official?
- Have you an undergraduate degree or a four year teaching qualification?
- Do you wish to critically explore issues in History Education, have a deeper understanding of this field of study and through your research make a relevant contribution?
If so, consider enrolling for a BEd Honours degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Cluster of Social Science Education.
Why study an Honours Degree in History Education?
- Advance your career prospects – often a postgraduate degree offers a distinct advantage over other applicants when applying for a position or being considered for promotion.
- Personal and professional development – enjoy the challenge and stimulation of exploring your subject in greater depth with the support of a community of your peers.
- Skills development – develop skills in critical thinking, research and curriculum development.
How is the BEd Honours in History Education structured?
- One year full-time or two years part-time
Seven Modules in Total
- Two compulsory modules:
Understanding Research and an Independent Research Project (IRP) in Social Science Education - The following four specification modules:
Issues in Teaching African History; Teaching for Historical Literacy; History Education through film and ICT; and Problems in Historical Understanding - One module from any other BEd Honours specialisation
