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Postgraduate Diploma in Language Education at University of South Africa

University of South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with knowledge of language development and acquisition, and understanding of language teaching and learning theories and the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in language teaching. This specific knowledge and skills will enable learners to be aware of matters relating to multilingualism and cultural diversity. The qualification will equip learners with knowledge and skills on how to conduct research and write a research report. (NQF level 8, 120 credits, qualification code 90164.)

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Academic score (AS) 60. An appropriate and recognised Bachelor of Education degree NQF Level 7, or a General Bachelor's degree, NQF Level 7, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, NQF Level 7, or (a) four-year professional teaching qualification(s) as well as a 120 credits Level 7 Advanced Diploma in a cognate specialisation. 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 Language Education or related subject fields, as well as evidence of basic research skills. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl

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 honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for 2027 are open from 17 August to 9 October 2026.

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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