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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Faculty of Education is the largest Faculty at Walter Sisulu University and is home to more than 8000 students. The Faculty is located at the Komani Campus of WSU with a delivery site at the Mthatha Campus. The Faculty has 6 Departments that offer 17 programmes ranging from Diplomas to Education Doctoral qualifications.
Our undergraduate qualifications prepare teachers to teach in the critical school learning fields of Science, Mathematics, Technical and Vocational, Creative Arts, Humanities, Business and Management and Adult education among others. The above specialisations are offered in the different phases of the schooling system namely, Foundation Phase, Senior and Further Education and Training Phase and Adult Education. Our Postgraduate programmes offer growth and development opportunities to practicing teachers and education professionals.
Through these programmes we respond to societal needs in ethically, scholarly, sustainable, technology-infused, and entrepreneurial ways. This is aimed at preparing future-ready graduates, teachers, subject advisors and educational leaders/managers of the highest calibre for the school system in the Eastern Cape, South Africa and globally.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES & POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY
Qual Code | SAQA ID | Qualification Name | NQF | Credits | Duration | Delivery Site |
W62003 | 111322 | PGCE in Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Phase Teaching (Humanities) | 7 | 120 | 1 | KOM/MTH |
W62004 | 111322 | PGCE in Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Phase Teaching (Languages) | 7 | 120 | 1 | KOM/MTH |
W62005 | 111322 | PGCE in Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Phase Teaching (Maths, Science & Technology) | 7 | 120 | 1 | KOM/MTH |
W62013 | 80202 | Bachelor of Education Honours | 8 | 120 | 1 | KOM/MTH |
W62014 | 117945 | Bachelor of Education Honours in Inclusive Education | 8 | 120 | 1 | KOM/MTH |
W62015 | 117065 | Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education | 8 | 120 | 1 | KOM/MTH |
W62016 | 80205 | Master of Education | 9 | 180 | 1 | MTH |
W62017 | 80195 | Doctor of Education | 10 | 360 | 2 | MTH |
QUALIFICATION DETAILS | MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | PROGRAMME OVERVIEW |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (Humanities) | NQF level 6 or NQF level 7 qualification in appropriate disciplines, which allow the prospective teacher to specialise in at least two school subjects | The purpose of the qualification is to equip students who want to become qualified classroom teachers of Grades 8 - 12. The qualification accredits the development of professional competence informed by sound knowledge and understanding of the areas of specialisation and educational theory. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (Languages) | NQF level 6 or NQF level 7 qualification in appropriate disciplines, which allow the prospective teacher to specialise in at least two school subjects | The purpose of the qualification is to equip students who want to become qualified classroom teachers of Grades 8 - 12. The qualification accredits the development of professional competence informed by sound knowledge and understanding of the areas of specialisation and educational theory. |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (Sciences) | NQF level 6 or NQF level 7 qualification in appropriate disciplines, which allow the prospective teacher to specialise in at least two school subjects | The purpose of the qualification is to equip students who want to become qualified classroom teachers of Grades 8 - 12. The qualification accredits the development of professional competence informed by sound knowledge and understanding of the areas of specialisation and educational theory. |
Bachelor of Education Honours | NQF level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline with an achievement of not less than 60% in the major subjects
| Primarily, this qualification provides professional educators and leaders at postgraduate level with a clear understanding of theories and theoretical frameworks, which underwrite education systems. This qualification also develops research capacity and broaden leadership base in the field of education, and training and development. |
Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education | NQF level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline with an achievement of not less than 60% in the major subjects
| Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education further strengthen educators’ knowledge, skills and competence to teach in diverse classrooms, or to develop a new role or practice to support teaching and learning in inclusive environments. |
Master of Education | NQF Level 8 qualification in a cognate discipline or Honour's degree with a teaching qualification and average achievement of 60%. | The purpose of the programme is to accredit candidates' capacity to undertake well-founded and independent inquiry in the field of education, training and development, and to provide candidates with advanced professional and academic knowledge in education. |
Doctor of Education | NQF Level 9 qualification in a cognate discipline or Master of Education degree with a teaching qualification with an average of 60%. | The programme provides an opportunity for candidates to pursue research on a variety of education-related issues at doctoral level. It is a professional doctoral qualification geared towards professionalising research in education. |
