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Advanced Diploma in Special Needs Education at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Advanced Diploma in Special Needs Education is an NQF level 7 qualification in the Faculty of Education at North-West University, presented by distance learning. Programme code: 4BE C02. The minimum duration is one year and the maximum three years.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 1-3 years (distance)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

A four-year Bachelor of Education degree, or a general first degree or diploma plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, or a former postgraduate Higher Diploma in Education; a former Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE), Further Diploma in Education or four-year Higher Diploma in Education may also be presented, as may a new Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) that followed a former Diploma in Education. Programmes are presented online, so internet access and a laptop or desktop computer are required.

Duration: 1-3 years (distance)

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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