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PGCE in Further Education and Training Teaching at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Education combines a university-based learning component, delivered as learning shops, with a school-based learning component of two 8-week placements (16 weeks total) at partner schools, supported by mentor teachers and university lecturers. The Faculty of Education is one of the largest and most diverse teacher-training units in South Africa.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa closing 31/08/2026; International closing 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor's degree, or a relevant approved diploma with either one module relevant to a school subject passed at third-year diploma/bachelor's level (plus a research project if only one teaching specialisation qualifies) or two modules relevant to two school subjects passed at third-year level. Selection is made after the closing date by the academic departments presenting the elective methodologies, limited by capacity.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 69,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'PGCE: FET Teaching'); the source states a range of R69,000 to R82,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate ranges. Exclu Source

Intake: South Africa closing 31/08/2026; International closing 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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