Master of Education - Sociology of Education (online)
M. Ed in Sociology of Education
Aim of the programme
The aim of the Masters Programme in Sociology of Education is to provide a highly trained human resource in Sociology of Education who will teach in institutions of higher learning, service various institutions in the country and work in the Ministry of Education to enhance the quality and quantity of educational provision in the country.
Target Group
This programme is targeted at serving teachers in primary schools, secondary schools, lecturers in colleges of education, universities, personnel in the Ministry of Education with administrative responsibilities and any interested individuals with required qualifications.
Duration
The duration for this programme is 1 year 6 months broken down into 12 months coursework and development of a research proposal on an approved topic under supervision, and 6 months fieldwork under attachment to conduct Action research on an approved topic under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Department as part of the research methods course, and to write a 12,000-word dissertation of their research. Both the proposal and the dissertation must be completed at the end of the programme. The proposal will be examined at the end of the year while the dissertation will be examined six months later. A candidate who fails one or more courses will be allowed to repeat the course until they meet the conditions for passing that course. The research dissertation will be examined by a committee of examiners, and accepted by the Board of Studies of the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies. If it is deemed unsatisfactory he /she may submit a revised one within three months for re-examination.
Normally, no candidate will be allowed to proceed to do Action research (Part II) until he /she has completed all the requirements of Part I. The research is undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor who will be appointed by the Department. The examiners may recommend that the dissertation be passed (or passed subject to completion of minor corrections), that it be referred for textual revisions or substantial rewriting, or that it be failed. A candidate whose dissertation has been passed will be awarded the Master of Education Degree in Sociology of Education upon certification that all necessary amendments have been made to the text.
The programme of study will consist of the preparation of a research proposal, under the guidance of a supervisor approved by the Board of studies of the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies, followed by the preparation and submission of a dissertation. The dissertation should normally be submitted at the end of the 18 months study after registration.
Programme Structure
For a candidate to graduate with an M.Ed in Sociology of Education, he /she must satisfy the following:
- Course Work as follows:
- Three (03) compulsory courses in Sociology of Education
- One (01) Educational Research Course
- Research and Dissertation
- Undertake Action research on an approved topic under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by DRGS
- Writing of a dissertation based on the approved topic under the guidance of a supervisor
- Submission of the dissertation for examination by the Department.
The applicants must possess:
The minimum entrance requirement for a candidate into this programme is B.Ed or B.A degree with Education or related degree with a good credit from the University of Zambia or any other recognized university.
Tuition Fees
Part 1 K16, 789
Part 2 K14, 674
Student Amenities/Recreation K150.00
Medical K200.00
Union K150.00$50.00
Maintenance K200.00$60.00
Internet Connectivity K200.00$50.00
Student Handbook K200.00$60.00
Library K400.00$60.00
Course Work Programmes - PART I
CategoryZambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic YearK13,000.00 $7,460.00
Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes
CategoryZambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year K11,800.00 $7,460.00
5. Part Time Fees
- Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.
Non Tuition Fees
Registration Fees
Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Registration K500.00 $80.00
Late RegistrationK200.00 $30.00
NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period
Examination Fees
Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Part I
Masters Degree/DiplomaK1,000.00 $500.00
Part II/Research
Master (Thesis)K4,500.00 $800.00
Part II/Taught
Master (Dissertation)K3,000.00 $700.00
Doctor (Thesis)K6,000.00 $900.00
Supplementary (Part I)
Examinations (Per Course)K500.00 $120.00
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
PhDK2,500.00 $400.00
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
MastersK1,000.00 $250.00
Re-examination (All Examiners)
PhDK4,000.00 $800.00
Re-examination (All Examiners)
MastersK2,000.00 $500.00
Other Fees
ZambianNon-SADC Candidates
Student AmenitiesK150.00 $50.00
MedicalK200.00 $60.00
UnionK150.00 $50.00
MaintenanceK200.00 $60.00
Internet ConnectivityK150.00 $50.00
Student HandbookK200.00 $60.00
LibraryK200.00 $60.00
Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)
Zambian & Non-SADC
Hostel Accommodation (Per month)K700.00
Student Stipend (Living on campus per day)K90.00
Student Stipend (Living outside campus per day)K120.00
Research Cost: Masters~ 70% Tuition fees
Book Allowance K5,000.00
Here is how to apply for the course.