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Department: Postgrad Diploma/Certificate
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Programme information
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) consists of a university-based learning (UBL) component and a school-based learning (SBL) component. The UBL component is presented in the format of learning shops during which students construct a practice theory of and for education. For the purpose of the SBL component, students are placed in two partnerships schools with different compositions for 8 weeks each (a total of 16 weeks), during which they engage in education practice while they are supported and assessed by qualified mentor teachers and university lecturers. The choices in compiling the package have to be approved by the package coordinator before registration.
For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.
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The Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria continues to develop into one of the largest and most diverse units in South Africa for the initial and advanced training of education professionals from across the world. A distinguishing characteristic of the Faculty is that it not only trains pre-service teachers but also educational psychologists, principals, researchers, programme evaluators, curriculum designers, computer education and training experts, assessment specialists, education policy analysts, community development workers and education law advisors working in national and international agencies and organisations.
Closing Dates
Admission requirements
Relevant bachelor’s degree, or A relevant approved diploma with:Option 1: At least one module relevant to a school subject, passed at third-year diploma/bachelor’s level
(If the student has only 1 relevant subject that can be used to teach, then the student must add a research project if they do not qualify for a 2nd teaching specialization), or Option 2: Two modules relevant to two school subjects, passed at third-year diploma/bachelor’s level