University of Fort Hare Faculty of Education

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University of Fort Hare Faculty of Education

University of Fort Hare Faculty of Education

The University of Fort Hare Faculty of Education is a model of academic excellence, equipping students to become the forces behind constructive change in the educational landscape. The faculty is an example of academic distinction due to its lengthy history, unwavering dedication to providing high-quality instruction, and innovative learning methods. The faculty offers a life-changing educational experience due to its creative programs, illustrious faculty, chances for hands-on learning, dedication to research, and community participation.

In this article, we explore the outstanding programs offered by the University of Fort Hare Faculty of Education and the life-changing opportunities it offers to future teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS
The laws and rules governing teacher education at the national level in South Africa are constantly changing. This indicates that while the University Prospectus’s information on education may have been accurate at the time of publishing, numerous changes could happen in 2014. Depending on staff availability, student enrollment, and need, the Faculty of Education may confer the following certificates, diplomas, and degrees in 2014.

The admission policy of the University of Fort Hare

The University of Fort Hare strives to entice students of academic caliber who have the capacity to achieve at the higher education level, are subject to laws and higher education policy, and are conscious of its mission and fundamental principles. While cognizant of gender disparities in participation rates in some of its programs, UFH is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities in the provision of access to its academic programs, and in particular, to increasing the participation of students from historically underprivileged and non-traditional educational backgrounds.

Therefore, UFH actively works to enroll students who are reflective of the wide range of cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds found locally, regionally, and nationally.

SCHOOL OF GENERAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION( SGCE, ALICE)BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Admission requirements

Under-qualified teachers

  • A practicing teacher in the GET/FET Band with at least 3 years of teaching experience,
  • A first teaching qualification: PTC/JSTC/equivalent, and Senior Certificate
  • All applicants are required to write a Placement and Admission Test (PAT) in Language and Mathematical Literacy, administered by the TLC

Un-qualified teachers:

  • A practicing FET College lecturer with no professional teacher’s qualification/a practicing teacher in a school with no professional qualification,
  • Three years of teaching experience, and
  • Senior Certificate
  • All applicants are required to write a Placement and Admission Test (PAT) in Language and Mathematical Literacy, administered by the TLC.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION

Admission

  • Has a 3-year teacher qualification or the equivalent thereof (eg PTD, SPTD, or PTC + 240 NPDE)
  • Has passed Mathematics at Grade 10 (Std 8) level or passed. Mathematics as a subject in the final year of his/her initial teaching qualification.
  • Is currently teaching Mathematics in the GET band of schooling or has access to such a mathematics class?

Qualifications Offered

CERTIFICATE(S)
Description Abbreviation Qualification Code NQF Level & Credits Campus /

Site offered

Advanced Certificate in Education
Mathematics Education ACE (MathsEd) 50018 6/120 East London
Science Education ACE (ScEd) 50019 6/120 East London
Technology Education ACE (TechEd) 50020 6/120 East London
Mathematical Literacy (ML) ACE (FET/ML) 50027 6/120 East London
Life Orientation (LO) ACE (FET/LO) 50028 6/120 East London
School Leadership ACE

(School Leadership)

50041 6/128 East London
Mathematics ACE (Mathematics) 50042 6/120 East London
Postgraduate Certificate in

Education:

FET Band PGCE (FET) 52401 6/120 Alice
Foundation, Intermediate & Senior Phase (GET Band) PGCE (GET Band)  

50017

 

6/120

 

East  London

DIPLOMA(S)
National Professional Diploma in Education:
Foundation / Intermediate Phase NPDE (FP/IP) 50040 5/360 East London
Senior Phase NPDE (SP) 50038 5/360  

East London

 

FET Band

NPDE (FET Band)  

50039

 

5/360

 

East London

Postgraduate Diploma:
 

in Higher Education and Training

 

PGDHET

 

52402

 

7/120

Alice and

East London

DEGREES
Bachelor of Education
Foundation, Intermediate, and Senior Phase (GET Band) (Initial Training)  

B Ed (FP/IP/SP)

 

 

50024

 

 

6/480

 

 

East London

Foundation Phase and Intermediate  

B Ed (F&I)

 

50009

 

6/480

 

East London

 

Senior Phase & FET Band (Mother Code – 50010)

 

B Ed (SP & FET)

Specialization

50034; 50035; 50036; 50037

 

6/480

 

Alice

Bachelor of Education (Honours):
Mathematics & Science Education B Ed (Hons) 50501 7/120 Alice & EL
GET Band, Senior Phase & FET Band B Ed (Hons) 50023 7/120 Alice & EL
Master of Education:

 

By dissertation only M Ed 51000 8/240 Alice & EL
Coursework & Research M Ed 51001 8/240 Alice
Doctor of Philosophy:
Doctor of Philosophy PhD 51501 8/360 Alice & EL

Faculty of Education | Course Enrolment Forms

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) |(50024)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (AGRICULTURE OPTION) (50034)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT)(50035)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HUMAN & SOCIAL SCIENCE)(50036)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE OPTION)(50037)

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING (50044)

B Ed (FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING) 50045

B Ed (INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING) 50046

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SENIOR PHASE & FET TEACHING|(50049)

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) (52403)

The University of Fort Hare Faculty of Education is the perfect starting point for your path of academic and personal growth if you are passionate about improving the lives of others and influencing the future of education.

Contact Us

Address all correspondence should be addressed to:

Manager: Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa
Tel: 040-602 2410/12 Fax: 040-602 2448
or
Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X 9083, East London 5200, South Africa
Tel: 043-7047186/7218 Fax: 043 704 7113
Email: nmagocoba@ufh.ac.za

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