This programme provides prospective teachers with knowledge of the subject areas required: literacy (home language and additional language(s), numeracy and life skills, as well as the required skills needed to integrate these across the FP schooling system. The programme emphasises hands- on classroom competencies and the creative design of teaching and learning media. This qualification promotes increased understanding of literacy and numeracy development, the instructional practices within classrooms, teacher preparation, and resources required for effective teacher education programmes in the languages of teaching and learning. There is a strong emphasis on the preparation of student teachers for multilingual classroom contexts. Students engage with relevant teaching methodologies, related theory and application during periods of school-based observation and practice across the four-year programme.

This programme provides prospective teachers with the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance teaching and learning in all the Intermediate Phase subjects (Languages, Mathematics, Natural Science & Technology, Social Sciences, Life Skills, Arts & Culture, Economics and Management Sciences), as well as practical and professional preparation in the relevant methodologies. Students will be exposed to various modules that will provide the knowledge to support hands-on classroom competencies from the first to the fourth year.

The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to effectively mediate learning in the field of Senior Phase and Further Education and Training, specialising in specific school subjects. Students will be expected to choose two FET specialisations and one related SP specialisation within the stream below. COMMERCE STREAM: FET: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy. SP: EMS, Mathematics Please note: To specialise in Mathematical Literacy applicants MUST have taken Mathematics at school.

The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to effectively mediate learning in the field of Senior Phase and Further Education and Training, specialising in specific school subjects. Students will be expected to choose two FET specialisations and one related SP specialisation within the stream below. NATURAL SCIENCE STREAM: FET: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences*, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy SP: Mathematics, Natural Sciences *Please note that students choosing to study Physical Science MUST choose Mathematics as their second FET specialisation. To specialise in Mathematical Literacy applicants must have taken Mathematics at school.

The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to effectively mediate learning in the field of Senior Phase and Further Education and Training, specialising in specific school subjects. Students will be expected to choose two FET specialisations and one related SP specialisation within the stream below. LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STREAM: FET: Afrikaans, English, IsiXhosa, History, Geography. SP: Afrikaans, English, IsiXhosa, Social Science

The purpose of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Further Education and Training (FET) is to “cap” an undergraduate degree. The PGCE FET aims to develop graduates as competent, professional teachers, committed to the enhancement of education in diverse high schools in South Africa and beyond. PGCE: FET graduates will be equipped to teach: Two subjects at FET level (grade 10 to 12) Successful completion of the PGCE will allow candidate’s admission to the BEd Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Education qualifications (NQF level 8).

The purpose of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is to “cap” an undergraduate degree. The PGCE is a one-year professional teaching qualification. The PGCE: SP & FET aims to develop graduates as competent, professional teachers, committed to the enhancement of education in diverse high schools in South Africa and beyond. PGCE: SP & FET graduates will be equipped to teach: One subject at FET level (grade 10 to 12) and one subject at Senior Phase level (grade 7 to 9). Successful completion of the PGCE will allow candidate’s admission to the BEd Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Education qualifications (NQF level 8).