Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education at University of South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education is to develop and strengthen learners' knowledge in Mathematics education. This qualification seeks to train learners who demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of Mathematics education and to develop their professional expertise in the field of Mathematics education. Also, learners will develop a deeper understanding of the professional practices of Mathematics education. (NQF level 8, 120 credits, qualification code 90175.)

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

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Entry requirements

Minimum Academic score (AS) 60. Bachelor of Education degree, NQF Level 7, with mathematics/mathematics education completed up to second level (NQF6), or a Bachelor's degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, with Mathematics or Mathematics Education completed up to 2nd level (NQF level 6). or (a) four-year professional teaching qualification(s) as well as a 120 credits, NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma in a cognate specialisation, with Mathematics or Mathematics Education completed up to 2nd level (NQF level 6). 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 relevant teaching/ work-based experience in Mathematics 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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission

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