This article contains information on University of the Witwatersrand, WITS Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Admission and Application Forms for 2023/2024 and how to Apply. It also contains the University of the Witwatersrand, WITS 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 Witwatersrand, WITS Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Application Form and requirements for admission into postgraduate programmes for the 2024 academic year.
Applications to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education in 2024 are now open for both internal and external applicants. INTERNAL APPLICANTS are students currently registered at WITS for the 2024 academic year. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS refer to any graduate who meet requirements for the qualification.
The PGCE provides professional preparation for teaching Senior Phase (SP) grades 7-9 and Further Education and Training (FET, grades 10-12) phases of schooling. The programme is offered on both a full-time basis (1 year) and a part-time basis (2 years).
Full-time students attend lectures during the day. Part-time students attend evening lectures and are registered through Wits Plus. The part-time PGCE programme is aimed at prospective teachers who hold a Bachelors degree with teaching subjects, but who work during the day. Part-time lectures take place between 17h30 – 21h00.
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, WITS PGCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- ** FET and SP subject methodologies are aligned, and students register for BOTH together with the Teaching Experience for these methodologies.
- ** An additional SP methodology may be taken if the timetable allows for this, and if the requirements are met.
- ** All registrations are subject to departmental approval.
- ** Applicants must have completed a Bachelor degree, such as BA, BA (Fine Arts), BA (Dramatic Art), BSc, or BCom. The degree must contain a number of university courses which have been approved as suitable for teaching a school subject.
- ** Preference will be given to students with 60% and above for the relevant subjects
- ** If one more course to complete in order to obtain a major/sub-major in their degree or to fulfil the requirements for a multidisciplinary subject, co-registration may be possible subject to Senate permission. Proof of such registration must be shown before permission is granted to register for the PGCE.
- Please ensure that you meet the pre-requisite requirements related to registering for a particular subject. You register for the FET subject methodology and its aligned SP component.
- The entry requirements here are in line with the University Rulebook entries and the MRTEQ (Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications) rules for the PGCE program issued by the Department of Higher Education and Training. The program is a one-year (full-time) or twoyear (part-time) program and incorrect registrations will be problematic to deal with at a later stage. In the event of incorrect registration, the Rulebook and MRTEQ regulations will be applied.
Additional Entry Requirements
- Part time Applications are handled by WITS PLUS. Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment.
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, WITS PGCE ADMISSION GUIDELINES AND FORMS
Applications for study at the University of the Witwatersrand, WITS in 2024 are fully online.
University of the Witwatersrand, WITS PGCE Application Procedures
- Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
- Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
- Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
- Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.
Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
International students, please check this section.
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