Postgraduate Prospectus 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE- for Senior and FET Phase)
PGCE Brochure
PGCE is a professional educator qualification that ‘caps’ a degree qualification.
Admission Requirement
A Bachelors degree (NQF level 7) or a Diploma (NQF level 6)
with a minimum of two school-relevant subjects completed as part of the aforementioned qualification; one at first-year and one at third-year level. All PGCE applications go through a selection process at the Faculty level.
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDiP)
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDiP) Brochure
Two years part-time
Admission Requirement To be admitted to this diploma, a student must be in possession of a relevant qualification on NQF Level 7, and current experience in a teaching and learning environment within higher education.Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Hons): Four Areas of Specialisation
Bachelor of Education Honours Brochure
One year Full-time and two years Part-time
Admission Requirement
A selection process is applicable for admission to the BEd Hons programme (minimum of 65% average in preceding Degree OR Advanced Diploma).
Additional Requirements for BEd Hons with Specialisation in Psychology of Education
Admission to this programme requires psychology up to second year level. This degree is not for registration with the HPSCA.
Additional Requirements for BEd Hons with Specialisation in Early Childhood Education
Admission to this programme requires Foundation Phase Teaching qualification.
Masters in Education (MEd): 15 different Education Specialisations (Higher Education Specialisation included)
Masters in Education Brochure
One year Full-time and two years part-time
Admission Requirement
Admission into this programme is based on selection considering the academic achievement (at least 60% in the previous qualification) and the focus of research.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD): 15 different Education Specialisations (Higher Education Studies Specialisation included)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Brochure
Two years Full-time and four years part-time
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the PhD programme of study in Education the student must possess an acknowledged qualification at NQF Level 9.
To be admitted to the PhD programme of study with specialisation in Higher Education Studies, the student must have appropriate experience related to higher education and training.