Postgraduate Certificate in Education Course Requirements at SPU
Sol Plaatje University · Faculty of Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a postgraduate Diploma offered by SPU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 Year 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 at SPU
An approved Bachelor's degree at NQF Level 7, or an appropriate 360-credit exit NQF Level 6 Diploma, that includes two recognised school subjects: one major module of at least 48 credits at NQF Level 7 (spanning 2-3 academic years) to specialise in an FET subject, and one further module of at least 24 credits at NQF Level 6 (spanning one academic year) as a Senior Phase school subject.
About this course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a one-year, full-time teaching qualification for graduates who already hold a relevant degree or diploma and want to become qualified school teachers. It combines face-to-face and online coursework on the Kimberley campus with a compulsory 10-week teaching practicum in a Kimberley school, giving candidates hands-on classroom experience under SPU supervision. Graduates come away equipped to teach two recognised school subjects at the further education and senior phase levels.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Sol Plaatje University's own application system at www.spu.ac.za.
Course intelligence for Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Postgraduate Certificate in Education doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Curriculum Developer. 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 funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Postgraduate Diploma like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
SPU’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 SPU and NSFAS.
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- Duration
- 1 Year
- NQF Level
- 7
- Campus
- Kimberley Campus, Kimberley
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Source: sol-plaatje-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Sol Plaatje University before applying.