University of Zululand Teaching Requirements: How to Study Education at UNIZULU
If you’re planning to pursue teaching qualifications at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), it’s important to know the admission requirements for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes within the Faculty of Education. These requirements determine whether you’re eligible to enrol and successfully complete the qualification that will prepare you for a professional teaching career in South Africa. (Wikipedia)
🎓 1. Admission to Undergraduate Education Programmes
UNIZULU offers undergraduate teaching degrees such as the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) within the Faculty of Education. To gain entry:
📜 National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s degree endorsement — meaning your results meet the minimum standards to enter university-level study. (University of Zululand)
📊 Admission Points Score (APS)
- Applicants are assessed using an Admission Points Score (APS), which is calculated using your best six NSC subjects (excluding Life Orientation). (StudentRoom.co.za)
- Teaching programmes in the Faculty of Education typically require specific APS and subject level criteria (often around APS 30 or above, depending on the education specialisation). (StudentRoom.co.za)
📌 Subject Requirements
- English at NSC level 4 (50–59%) is commonly required. (StudentRoom.co.za)
- Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy at NSC level 3/4 may be required depending on the teaching specialisation. (StudentRoom.co.za)
🧠 Different Teaching Programmes
Typical teacher training areas in education include:
- Foundation Phase Teaching
- Intermediate Phase Teaching (languages and MSTE, or languages and humanities)
- Senior & FET (Further Education and Training) Phase Teaching
Each stream may have slightly different combinations of subject requirements — for example, Intermediate Phase might require languages and science subjects. (University of Zululand)
👩🎓 2. Postgraduate Teaching Qualification (PGCE)
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree in any field and want to become a qualified teacher, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at UNIZULU is designed for you.
📜 Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
- To be eligible for the PGCE, you must already hold a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from a university. (University of Zululand)
📌 Teaching Subjects
- Your prior degree should ideally include enough subject-specific content depending on what school phase and subject you wish to teach — especially if you want to teach subjects like maths, science, languages, or social sciences (this mirrors national PGCE criteria in other South African universities). (School of Education)
📄 Application Documentation
- You may need to complete and submit the PGCE application form provided by UNIZULU, which will include details about your degree and your intent to study teaching. (University of Zululand)
🏫 Professional Registration
- After completing a PGCE, graduates can register with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) — the professional body that certifies teachers in South Africa (this requirement is standard for all PGCE graduates, although specific SACE registration details are governed nationally, not by UNIZULU itself). (School of Education)
🧠 3. How to Apply
UNIZULU’s Admissions Office provides guidance on the application process and documentation needed — including where to submit your forms and how to check your eligibility before applying. Prospective students can find application forms (including those for the PGCE) on the University’s application page. (University of Zululand)
📌 Summary: UNIZULU Teaching Requirements Checklist
For Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.):
- Must have a NSC (Matric) with bachelor’s degree endorsement. (University of Zululand)
- Meet the APS minimum for the Education programmes (e.g., typically APS 30+). (StudentRoom.co.za)
- Achieve minimum subject levels in English and other relevant teaching subjects. (StudentRoom.co.za)
For Postgraduate (PGCE):
- Must hold a recognised undergraduate degree. (University of Zululand)
- Subject content may be required in degree depending on phase/subjects to teach. (School of Education)
- Submit the PGCE application form and relevant documentation. (University of Zululand)
Meeting these UNIZULU teaching requirements will open the pathway to a qualification in education that prepares you to teach in South African schools and register as a professional educator. For the most updated and exact details, always refer to the official Faculty of Education prospectus or contact the University’s Admissions Office directly. (University of Zululand)
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