DPhil with a specialisation in Virtual and Augmented Reality in STEM Education

Purpose

The purpose of the programme is to enable a student to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant academic contribution in the field of virtual and augmented reality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. The degree requires students to conduct independent research into the development, testing, and teaching and learning efficacy of applications for virtual and augmented reality within STEM.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are an appropriate master’s degree or equivalent qualification on NQF level 9. Prospective candidates will have obtained a MEd. Prospective candidates will have obtained a teacher’s diploma/teaching qualification, plus an appropriate master’s degree as well as work experience in the field of study. The Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and prospective supervisor and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration. Provision is made for alternate forms of access to the qualification based on the rules and regulations of the University. The University’s RPL policy will apply where applicable.

Selection Process

Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not
attained, prior learning and experience in the field may be taken into consideration and students could be allowed to
register based on a pre-registration research proposal which is accepted by the Department in which the student will
be registering.

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