The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and FET Teaching) is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Akademia for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model, full-time and part-time options to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and FET Teaching) at Akademia
- A relevant bachelor's degree or a 360-credit diploma at NQF level 7
- At least 32 credits at NQF level 7 in the major subject you want to teach at FET level
- At least 32 credits at NQF level 6 in the related senior phase subject
About this course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching), called the Nagraadse Onderwyssertifikaat, lets graduates in other fields qualify as high school teachers for Grades 8 to 12. It is an NQF level 7 qualification of 128 credits (SAQA ID 115512), offered through the after-hours distance model with online and contact parts. Applications close on different dates for full-time and part-time study.
Students choose one FET subject and a matching senior phase subject from approved pairs, for example Mathematics with Mathematics, Geography or History with Social Sciences, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences with Natural Sciences, Accounting, Economics or Business Studies with Economic and Management Sciences, Afrikaans or English Home Language, or Life Orientation.
Five compulsory modules cover curriculum design, learner development, professional practice, the philosophy of education and work-integrated learning, with extra language and technology modules available.
Students spend eight weeks teaching in South African schools: two weeks before the academic year, two weeks in April and four weeks in July and August.
It suits graduates with enough subject credits in a school subject who want a career change into teaching.
Possible careers
Qualified teacher for Grades 8 to 12 in public and independent schools. Graduates can later study further through the BEdHons (Curriculum Studies) or the Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management.
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Job market outlook
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and FET Teaching) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 20 November 2026 for full-time study and 18 December 2026 for part-time study. Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model, full-time and part-time options
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 tuition: R50 336 for the year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 20 November 2026 (full-time); 18 December 2026 (part-time)
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/nagraadse-onderwyssertifikaat/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.