Honours degree (BEd Honours) in Training and Development
This postgraduate degree in Human Resource Development affords students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of human resource development (HRD), enabling them to add value to their workplaces on a strategic HRD level. Since the degree consists of a large research component, it serves as preparation for the master’s-degree studies in HRD.
Why us?
We make use of lecturers who have not only obtained this degree at postgraduate level themselves, but who are also expert practitioners (with several years’ experience) in training and development.
During contact sessions, students will have the opportunity to network and discuss problems they experience in the field of training with colleagues who are also trainers from various workplaces. We have international students enrolled for this degree too. The medium of instruction (English) makes this degree accessible to all those who meet the admission requirements.
Admission requirements
The honours degree in Human Resource Development (NQF Level 8) builds on and is designed for those students:
- Who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Training and Development/Human Resource Development.
- Who have at least five years’ experience as trainers/training managers in the field of HRD.
- Who had an average of 65% in the undergraduate degree in each of the two research modules (OPLN 221 and 321).
Admission is also dependent on capacity in the programme. If you have been in training and development and have vast experience (preferably in a senior training and development position), with the necessary qualifications, and wish to advance your professional and research career, you are our candidate.
Mode of delivery
This degree is offered on a part-time basis only (two years), with limited compulsory contact sessions, therefore it is suited to full-time working students. The degree is offered on the Potchefstroom Campus only and in English only. The mode of delivery and language medium make it accessible to all professional HRD practitioners to study while working.
How to apply
Applications can only be done online on the NWU applications portal.
Applications close on 30 September