Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A one-year programme for those who want to become high school teachers; you first need a degree from one of the other faculties. The Faculty strongly encourages taking at least two teaching modules.

Faculty: Education | Duration: One year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

High school teacher in two subjects (Grades 8 to 12).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree at NQF level 7 with two teaching subjects; each teaching subject must meet the entry requirements of that subject. Not all teaching modules are available every year. See the Faculty of Education yearbook for teaching-module requirements.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 47,132 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'PGCE'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, residence and house fees. Source

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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