The programme is designed to strengthen and deepen students’ knowledge in teaching, learning and supporting students in the classroom and work-integrated learning settings. It aims to empower nursing education students with competencies required for the roles of educator, clinical educator, researcher, and specialist as determined by the SANC. Furthermore, this programme serves to promote deep reflection and conscious, ethical practice to its students through interrogation of current research, theories and discourses of higher education and their implications for nursing education. The knowledge and skills acquired will enable the graduate to provide quality nursing education to students, which is underpinned by a sound theoretical base and therefore incite continuous quality assurance and improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. The programme will foster innovation and creativity in teaching and assessment practices.