UFS PGCE Application Forms for 2025/2026 Admission

This article contains information on the University of the Free State, UFS Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Admission and Application Forms: 2025/2026 and how to Apply. It also contains the University of the Free State, UFS Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Application form download link as well as its online application where necessary.

This article contains information on the University of the Free State, UFS Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Application form and Requirements for admission into Postgraduate programmes for the 2026 academic year.

Applications to study for Postgraduate Certificate in Education in 2025 are now open for both internal and external applications. INTERNAL APPLICANTS are students currently registered at UFS for the 2026 academic year. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS refer to any graduate who meets the requirements for the qualification.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a professional educator qualification that ‘caps’ a degree qualification. It is intended for students seeking a career in the Senior and Further Education and Training phase in schools. This qualification is also suitable for students who already have at least a first bachelor’s degree and wish to develop expertise for education-related careers, such as instructors and trainers. The duration of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education is one year of full-time study.

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, UFS PGCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A combination of school-related subjects in the obtained degree can ensure admission to this study, e.g.

• Option 1 One subject up to third-year level and One subject up to second-year level
• Option 2 Two subjects up to second-year level and One subject at first-year level
• Option 3 One subject up to third-year level and Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry or Biology or Technology at first-year level

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, UFS PGCE ADMISSION GUIDELINES AND FORMS

Applications for study at the University of the Free State, UFS in 2023/2024 are fully online.

University of the Free State, UFS PGCE Application Procedures

• Step 1: Read through the admission requirements and selection criteria of the programme as outlined in the PGCE information accompanying this communique. It is imperative that you pay careful attention to specialization (or teaching) subject specific requirements.
• Step 2: If satisfied that you meet the general admission requirements and specific specialization (or teaching) subjects requirements, then complete the electronic PGCE application form.
• Step 3: Prepare an electronic copy of your academic record as well as documents to upload.
• Step 4: click here for more information on how to apply.

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