Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training

This qualification is designed to develop qualified classroom teachers who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in the teaching of particular specializations. The program requires a specific depth of knowledge, together with practical skills and workplace experience, to enable successful students to enter the teaching profession.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this qualification is to foster self-reflexivity and self-understanding among prospective teachers, develop the professional disposition and self-identity of students as teachers, and promote and develop the disposition and competences to organize learning among a diverse range of learners in diverse contexts.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification consists of several levels, each with its own set of compulsory and elective modules. The modules are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that equips them with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology.

Modules

The modules for this qualification include:

• Group A: Compulsory modules, such as Being a Professional Teacher, General Chemistry, and Physics Practical Work
• Group B: Elective modules, such as Afrikaans for Beginners, Applied African Language Communicative Competence, and Basic Sign Language

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Some modules have pre-requisites or co-requisites, which are specified in the curriculum. For example, the module Physics Practical Work II has pre-requisites of Physics 1505, Mathematics 1503, and Mathematics 1512.

Teaching Practice

Teaching practice is a compulsory component of this program and must be taken according to specific criteria every year. Five weeks of practical experience are required every year, and three weeks must be offered consecutively.

Registration

Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the next academic year once the registration period opens.

Research

The university is committed to problem-solving research with relevance and impact. The research focus areas include:

• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Each college has its own set of qualifications, schools, departments, and research areas.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the university's programs vary depending on the qualification. Generally, applicants must have a certain level of academic achievement, such as a National Senior Certificate or equivalent, and must meet the specific requirements for their chosen program.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the university's programs vary depending on the qualification and the student's residency status. The fees are specified in the university's fee schedule, which is available on the university's website.

Student Support

The university offers a range of student support services, including academic support, counseling, and career advice. The university also has a range of facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and recreational facilities.

International Students

The university welcomes international students and offers a range of programs and services to support them. International students must meet the university's admission criteria and must obtain a study visa to study in the country.

Alumni

The university has a strong alumni network, with many graduates going on to achieve great things in their careers. The university offers a range of services and benefits to its alumni, including career advice, networking opportunities, and access to university facilities.