Faculty of Education
EDUCATION ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The Faculty of Education comprises three departments namely:
- Department of Educational Foundations (EDF)
- Department of Languages and Social Education (LASED)
- Department of Science Education (SCE)
A. UNDERGRADUATE SUB-DEGREE PROGRAMME
DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Requirements
It is offered jointly by the Lesotho Agricultural College (LAC) and the National University of Lesotho (NUL). Students take agriculture content from LAC in the first two years. Then they take Education in the third year in the Faculty of Education.
Requirements for entry at Year 3 level: A pass at the end Year 2 from LAC.
It is offered jointly by the Lesotho Agricultural College (LAC) and the National University of Lesotho (NUL). Students take agriculture content from LAC in the first two years. Then they take Education in the third year in the Faculty of Education.
Requirements for entry at Year 3 level: A pass at the end Year 2 from LAC.
Career Opportunities
Teachers of agriculture and related subjects in secondary and high schools.
B. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
Duration for Direct Entry – 3 YEARS PART TIME
Requirements
Any Primary School Teaching Qualification and any other equivalent qualification as shall be determined by the Senate
Any Primary School Teaching Qualification and any other equivalent qualification as shall be determined by the Senate
Career Opportunities
The part-time B. Ed. (Primary) is one of the programmes taken to address the primary school teacher’s desire in Lesotho to upgrade themselves both academically and professionally. Primary School Principal, Resource Teacher (DRT), Education Officer (DRT), Primary School Teacher.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Duration for Indirect Entry – 4 years
Requirements
A Diploma in Education (secondary) holder from Lesotho College of Education (LCE) with at least a second class pass and a major in two science subjects or mathematics and science subjects recognised by the Lesotho school system. The applicant will enter the programme at year two.
Secondary Teachers Certificate (STC) from LCE holder with majors in science and mathematics and at least a second class pass or pass with credit. The applicant will enter the programme at year one.
A Diploma in Education (secondary) holder from Lesotho College of Education (LCE) with at least a second class pass and a major in two science subjects or mathematics and science subjects recognised by the Lesotho school system. The applicant will enter the programme at year two.
Secondary Teachers Certificate (STC) from LCE holder with majors in science and mathematics and at least a second class pass or pass with credit. The applicant will enter the programme at year one.
Duration for Direct Entry – 4 years
Requirements
For entry into the Bachelor of Science degree, students must have:
Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
Obtained a B grade or better in Mathematics.
Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or Physical Science.
Obtained a D grade or better in English Language.
Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.
Obtained a D or better in any other two subjects.
For entry into the Bachelor of Science degree, students must have:
Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
Obtained a B grade or better in Mathematics.
Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or Physical Science.
Obtained a D grade or better in English Language.
Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.
Obtained a D or better in any other two subjects.
Career Opportunities
Teachers of science and mathematics subjects in secondary and high schools, Curriculum developers, Subject specialists, Inspectors of schools, Teachers/Educators/Lecturers in Institutions of Higher Learning, science and mathematics subject Advisors, In-service Educators for mathematics and science teachers and Environmental Managers.
BACHELOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Duration for Direct Entry – 4 Years
Requirements
To be admitted into year 1, the following shall apply:
Applicants should have sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations
OR
Of the six (6) subjects, four (4) should be passed with a C grade or better inclusive of English Language. The other two (2) subjects must be passed with at least a D grade.
The entrance requirements for selected specializations shall be:
1. Business Education
Applicants intending to take subjects in Business Education must have a C grade or better in Mathematics.
2. English Language Education
Applicants intending to take English Language as a teaching subject must have a B grade or better in English Language.
To be admitted into year 1, the following shall apply:
Applicants should have sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations
OR
Of the six (6) subjects, four (4) should be passed with a C grade or better inclusive of English Language. The other two (2) subjects must be passed with at least a D grade.
The entrance requirements for selected specializations shall be:
1. Business Education
Applicants intending to take subjects in Business Education must have a C grade or better in Mathematics.
2. English Language Education
Applicants intending to take English Language as a teaching subject must have a B grade or better in English Language.
Career Opportunities
Teaching two non-science subjects at secondary and high school levels, Subject specialist at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), Subject specialist at the Inspectorate, Head of Department in a Secondary or High School, Deputy Principal in a Secondary or High School, Principal in a Secondary or High School, Teaching Assistant/Assistant Lecturer at National University of Lesotho, Special needs educator, psycho-social carer, educational psychologist, educational counsellor, Run a full-time school, Run support afternoon/weekend lessons for pupils who attend various schools and Run supplement support lessons/classes for supplementary or part-time JC and LGCSE.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Duration for Indirect Entry – 3 Years
Requirements
The normal requirements for applicants with a teaching qualification from Lesotho College of Education (LCE) shall be:
STC with at least a second class pass and two teaching subjects recognized by the school system. OR
Diploma in Education (Secondary) with a least a second class pass and two teaching subjects recognized by the school system.
The normal requirements for applicants with a teaching qualification from Lesotho College of Education (LCE) shall be:
STC with at least a second class pass and two teaching subjects recognized by the school system. OR
Diploma in Education (Secondary) with a least a second class pass and two teaching subjects recognized by the school system.
Duration for Direct Entry – 4 Years
Requirements
To be admitted into Year 1, the following shall apply:
Applicants should have sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
Of the six (6) subjects, four (4) should be passed with a C grade or better inclusive of English Language. The other two (2) subjects must be passed with at least a D grade.
The entrance requirements for selected specialisations shall be:
Business Education
Applicants intending to take subjects in Business Education must have a C grade or better in Mathematics.
English Language Education
Applicants intending to take English Language as a teaching subject must have a B grade or better in English Language
To be admitted into Year 1, the following shall apply:
Applicants should have sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
Of the six (6) subjects, four (4) should be passed with a C grade or better inclusive of English Language. The other two (2) subjects must be passed with at least a D grade.
The entrance requirements for selected specialisations shall be:
Business Education
Applicants intending to take subjects in Business Education must have a C grade or better in Mathematics.
English Language Education
Applicants intending to take English Language as a teaching subject must have a B grade or better in English Language
Career Opportunities
Teaching two non-science subjects at secondary and high school levels, Subject specialist at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), Subject specialist at the Inspectorate, Head of Department in a Secondary or High School, Deputy Principal in a Secondary or High School, Principal in a Secondary or High School, Teaching Assistant/Assistant Lecturer at National University of Lesotho, Special needs educator, psycho-social carer, educational psychologist, educational counsellor, Run a full-time school, Run support afternoon/weekend lessons for pupils who attend various schools and Run supplement support lessons/classes for supplementary or part-time JC and LGCSE.
C. POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED)
Duration for Direct Entry – 2 YEARS PART TIME
Requirements
B.Ed. Honours with 2nd Class pass or better in a specialization applied for, or equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Senate as comparable by academic status.
Areas of Specialization
Area A: Sociology, Philosophy & Management Studies
Educational Management, Leadership & Policy Studies (EDU 831)
Socio-Philosophical Educational Foundations (EDU 835)
Area B: Psychology of Education & Inclusive Education Studies
Psychology of Education (EDU 832)
Life Skills Education (NEW)
Inclusive Education (EDU 833)
Education of the Deaf (NEW)
Area C: Curriculum & Assessment Studies
Curriculum & Learning Design & Clinical Supervision (EDU 834)
Educational Testing & Measurement (EDU 836)
Area D: Foundation Studies
Early Childhood Education (EDU 838)
Primary Studies (EDU 839)
B.Ed. Honours with 2nd Class pass or better in a specialization applied for, or equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Senate as comparable by academic status.
Areas of Specialization
Area A: Sociology, Philosophy & Management Studies
Educational Management, Leadership & Policy Studies (EDU 831)
Socio-Philosophical Educational Foundations (EDU 835)
Area B: Psychology of Education & Inclusive Education Studies
Psychology of Education (EDU 832)
Life Skills Education (NEW)
Inclusive Education (EDU 833)
Education of the Deaf (NEW)
Area C: Curriculum & Assessment Studies
Curriculum & Learning Design & Clinical Supervision (EDU 834)
Educational Testing & Measurement (EDU 836)
Area D: Foundation Studies
Early Childhood Education (EDU 838)
Primary Studies (EDU 839)
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HONOURS)
Duration for Direct Entry – 2 YEARS PART TIME
Requirements
A candidate applying to study in this programme should have:
First Class (1st Class); Second Class first division (2[i]); or Second Class Second division (2[ii]) in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed); Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) or Bachelor of Science Education (BSc.Ed.) or equivalent.
Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed); Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) or Bachelor of Science Education (BSc.Ed.) or equivalent plus two years working experience in the field of education or minimum qualification of undergraduate bachelor’s degree in education in one of the following categories:
First Class (1st Class) Second Class First Division (2[i]) or Second Class Second Division (2[ii]) in Bachelor of Education (Primary) (B.ED. Primary). This cohort can only be admitted into the programmes (Primary and Early Childhood) under Area D (Foundation Studies).
Areas of Specialization
Area A: Sociology, Philosophy & Management Studies
Educational Management, Leadership & Policy Studies (EDU 811)
Socio-Philosophical Educational Foundations (EDU 815)
Area B: Psychology of Education & Inclusive Education Studies
Psychology of Education (EDU 812)
Life Skills Education (EDU 820)
Inclusive Education (EDU 813)
Education of the Deaf (EDU 821)
Area C: Curriculum & Assessment Studies
Curriculum & Learning Design & Clinical Supervision (EDU 814)
Educational Testing & Measurement (EDU 816)
Area D: Foundation Studies
Early Childhood Education (EDU 818)
Primary Studies (EDU 819)
A candidate applying to study in this programme should have:
First Class (1st Class); Second Class first division (2[i]); or Second Class Second division (2[ii]) in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed); Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) or Bachelor of Science Education (BSc.Ed.) or equivalent.
Pass in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed); Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) or Bachelor of Science Education (BSc.Ed.) or equivalent plus two years working experience in the field of education or minimum qualification of undergraduate bachelor’s degree in education in one of the following categories:
First Class (1st Class) Second Class First Division (2[i]) or Second Class Second Division (2[ii]) in Bachelor of Education (Primary) (B.ED. Primary). This cohort can only be admitted into the programmes (Primary and Early Childhood) under Area D (Foundation Studies).
Areas of Specialization
Area A: Sociology, Philosophy & Management Studies
Educational Management, Leadership & Policy Studies (EDU 811)
Socio-Philosophical Educational Foundations (EDU 815)
Area B: Psychology of Education & Inclusive Education Studies
Psychology of Education (EDU 812)
Life Skills Education (EDU 820)
Inclusive Education (EDU 813)
Education of the Deaf (EDU 821)
Area C: Curriculum & Assessment Studies
Curriculum & Learning Design & Clinical Supervision (EDU 814)
Educational Testing & Measurement (EDU 816)
Area D: Foundation Studies
Early Childhood Education (EDU 818)
Primary Studies (EDU 819)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)
Duration for Direct Entry – 1 YEAR (FULL-TIME) AND 2 YEARS (PART-TIME)
Requirements
This programme is for candidates who aspire to have a teaching qualification. The candidates applying for this programme should hold any Bachelor’s degree with two majors recognised as teaching subjects in Lesotho schools, or single majors in BSc. Agriculture or BA Pastoral Care and Counselling for those aspiring to teach Agriculture or Religious Education.
The normal requirements for (PGDE) programme are a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university provided that the undergraduate degree programme included a substantial component of studies recognized by the Faculty of Education as teaching subjects.
This programme is for candidates who aspire to have a teaching qualification. The candidates applying for this programme should hold any Bachelor’s degree with two majors recognised as teaching subjects in Lesotho schools, or single majors in BSc. Agriculture or BA Pastoral Care and Counselling for those aspiring to teach Agriculture or Religious Education.
The normal requirements for (PGDE) programme are a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university provided that the undergraduate degree programme included a substantial component of studies recognized by the Faculty of Education as teaching subjects.
D. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Duration for Direct Entry – 3 YEARS PART TIME
Requirements
The applicant should have one of the following:
1st Class; Second Class; First Division (2[i]); or (2[ii]) pass in Bachelor of Science Education (BSc.Ed); or Bachelor of Science Education in Agriculture (BSc.Ed–Agric)
1st Class; Second Class; First Division (2[i]); or (2[ii]) pass in Bachelor of Science ((BSc.); or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc. Agric.) plus a Pass with Credit in Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc. Agric.) plus a Pass with Credit in Dip. Agric. Ed.;
or Any other equivalent qualification approved by NUL Senate
Areas of Specialisation:
MSc.Ed (Biology Education)
MSc.Ed (Chemistry Education)
MSc.Ed (Physics Education)
MSc.Ed (Mathematics Education)
MSc.Ed (Agriculture Education)
MSc.Ed (Environmental Education)
MSc.Ed (Technology Education)
For more details, please contact the Faculty of Education (Department of Science Education).
The applicant should have one of the following:
1st Class; Second Class; First Division (2[i]); or (2[ii]) pass in Bachelor of Science Education (BSc.Ed); or Bachelor of Science Education in Agriculture (BSc.Ed–Agric)
1st Class; Second Class; First Division (2[i]); or (2[ii]) pass in Bachelor of Science ((BSc.); or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc. Agric.) plus a Pass with Credit in Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc. Agric.) plus a Pass with Credit in Dip. Agric. Ed.;
or Any other equivalent qualification approved by NUL Senate
Areas of Specialisation:
MSc.Ed (Biology Education)
MSc.Ed (Chemistry Education)
MSc.Ed (Physics Education)
MSc.Ed (Mathematics Education)
MSc.Ed (Agriculture Education)
MSc.Ed (Environmental Education)
MSc.Ed (Technology Education)
For more details, please contact the Faculty of Education (Department of Science Education).
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MA.ED)
Duration for Direct Entry – Part-Time (3 years); Full-Time (2 years).
Requirements
Second Class Second division (2[ii] in B.Ed., B.A.Ed. or B.A. + PGDE, or equivalent, OR qualifications from other universities recognized by Senate as comparable by academic status shall be the minimum pass requirement. Where spaces are limited, admission will be based purely on merit.
Areas of specialization:
Accounting Education / Business Education
Development Studies Education
English Language Education
French Education
Geography Education
History Education
Literature in English Education
Religious Studies
Sesotho Education.
Applicants are advised to inquire from the Department of Language and Social Education (LASED) regarding the availability of supervisory services as personnel shortages may affect the capacity to provide full supervisory services in certain areas.
Second Class Second division (2[ii] in B.Ed., B.A.Ed. or B.A. + PGDE, or equivalent, OR qualifications from other universities recognized by Senate as comparable by academic status shall be the minimum pass requirement. Where spaces are limited, admission will be based purely on merit.
Areas of specialization:
Accounting Education / Business Education
Development Studies Education
English Language Education
French Education
Geography Education
History Education
Literature in English Education
Religious Studies
Sesotho Education.
Applicants are advised to inquire from the Department of Language and Social Education (LASED) regarding the availability of supervisory services as personnel shortages may affect the capacity to provide full supervisory services in certain areas.
E. DOCTORATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
Duration for Direct Entry – Full-Time: 3 years/ Part-Time 5 Years.
Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) is offered in the following fields of Education: Educational Foundations (see specializations under Master of Education (M.ED), Language and Social Education (see specializations under Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.), and Science Education (see specializations under Master of Science Education (MSC.ED).
The normal entry qualification for a PhD is normally a minimum Pass of 65% or equivalent in the relevant field (M.ED, M.A.ED, and MSC.ED) or as approved by the Senate.
N.B. For more details, on the programmes offered in the Faculty of Education please contact the Faculty through the University Switchboard (+266 22340601 or 52213000) or visit our Faculty Departments (Department of Educational Foundations (EDF), Department of Language and Social Education (LASED) or Department of Science Education).
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) is offered in the following fields of Education: Educational Foundations (see specializations under Master of Education (M.ED), Language and Social Education (see specializations under Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.), and Science Education (see specializations under Master of Science Education (MSC.ED).
The normal entry qualification for a PhD is normally a minimum Pass of 65% or equivalent in the relevant field (M.ED, M.A.ED, and MSC.ED) or as approved by the Senate.
N.B. For more details, on the programmes offered in the Faculty of Education please contact the Faculty through the University Switchboard (+266 22340601 or 52213000) or visit our Faculty Departments (Department of Educational Foundations (EDF), Department of Language and Social Education (LASED) or Department of Science Education).