Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Faculty of Education
- Entry level
- A bachelor's degree
- Field of study
- Research Degrees
- Duration
- 2 to 5 years
- Institution
- Zimbabwe Open University
Entry requirements
Postgraduate: what you need to apply
A bachelor's degree · 2.2 or better (2026 advert)
Postgraduate study follows a first degree. School grades alone do not qualify you.
Route: Relevant first Honours degree from a recognised institution | Class: 2.2 or better (2026 advert)
As the institution publishes it
Minimum class: 2.2 or better (2026 advert) Alternative route: Relevant first Honours degree from a recognised institution
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About this programme
A postgraduate programme for graduates. A research master's: an original, supervised research project written up as a thesis.
What you will study
Research methods and a supervised thesis in the Faculty of Education.
Further study and pathways
MPhil or DPhil study, or senior technical, managerial, policy and research roles.
Source: Zimbabwe Open University: ZOU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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