Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
The qualification will develop qualified classroom teachers who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in the teaching of particular specialisations. The qualification requires a specific depth of, and specialisation in, knowledge together with practical skills and workplace experience to enable successful students to enter the teaching profession and apply their learning as beginner teachers in schools in varying contexts. They should be able to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic and professional teaching environment. (NQF level 7, 480 credits, qualification code 90104 - MLE.)
Faculty: College of Education | Duration: Maximum time to complete: 10 years | Study mode: distance | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Minimum APS: 23. Minimum APS 23. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, and at least 50% in Mathematics or 60% in Mathematical Literacy, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and at least D Mathematics (HG) or C Mathematics (SG), or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and at least D Mathematics (HG) or C Mathematics (SG), Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years relevant teaching experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a Higher Certificate in Education if they meet the statutory and additional requirements. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY a Higher Certificate in Education (SMS stream) may articulate into this programme.
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.
Applications for undergraduate qualifications for the 2027 academic year are open from 17 August to 9 October 2026. The online application fee is R160 and is non-refundable; supporting documents and the fee are due by the closing date.
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.
Apply through the official page: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
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