Minimum Prior Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree or a three-year university diploma at NQF Level 6 (360 credits). Please note: Only university diplomas in fields of study approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) are accepted. Diplomas in fields such as languages, human resource management, marketing, or office management are not eligible unless specifically listed in the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ) document.

Required Subjects & Prerequisites

• The prior qualification must include at least two school-related subjects (one at third-year level and one at first-year level). The first-year subject must be upgraded to second-year level concurrently.
• Students must select one conversational language (which cannot be their home language). SA Sign Language is only offered if a suitable lecturer is available.
• Note: The PGCE can only be conferred if the additional school-related NDP subject is successfully completed.

Selection Process

Selection is strictly subject to the marks obtained in the major subjects of your degree/diploma, as well as lecturer capacity regarding specific methodologies. Additionally, a learning programme or module will not be offered if the specified minimum number of students has not enrolled.

Duration & Study Mode

This is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. After successful completion of this qualification, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and FET) will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT.