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Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Learning Support at University of South Africa

University of South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Learning Support is to strengthen teachers' knowledge skills, attitudes and values in teaching and learning support. The qualifying learner will have a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice, theory, and methodology in teaching and learning support. Learners will be able to apply this knowledge and skills in diverse contexts and within an eco-systemic approach. (NQF level 7, 120 credits, qualification code 90184.)

Faculty: College of Education  |  Duration: Maximum time to complete: 3 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 60. Minimum APS 60. Diploma in Education (including a National Professional Diploma in Education) plus a cognate Advanced Certificate in Education, NQF Level 6, or a Bachelor of Education or a General First Degree plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, NQF Level 7. Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed Diploma at an NQF level 6; and have at least five years of relevant teaching/ work based experience in Teaching Learning Care and Support or related subject fields, as well as evidence of basic research skills. Psychology up to second level is recommended. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl NOTE: No foreign Diploma's will be accepted for admission. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.

The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.

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