Qualification code: | 90100 |
NQF level: | 8 |
Total credits: | 120 |
SAQA ID: | 101938 |
APS/AS: | 60 |
Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to build the knowledge base of teachers and other practitioners in inclusive settings in order for them to be conversant in this field of study and to equip them with relevant theoretical knowledge, teaching skills and assessment strategies to respond to the individual needs of learners. As Inclusive Education requires specific teaching strategies to enable all learners to learn successfully, qualifying students will increase their competence and confidence to work in inclusive situations.
The principles of Inclusive Education emphasise the need for open and respectful communication between learners, teachers, parents and community members. Qualifying students can use alternative means of communication (visual, oral or written modes) in order to establish such channels of communication.
The purpose of the learning is to raise the awareness of practitioners that all learners are unique with idiosyncratic ways of functioning. It provides learning opportunities that will empower practitioners to offer and receive support and work towards accepting and accommodating the individual needs of all learners.
Research is an important aspect of post graduate education. The purpose of the learning is also to equip students with a sound understanding of the key issues regarding the conduct of research and professional presentation of research findings in a variety of contexts. It also aims to provide students with the necessary skills to interpret, evaluate, judge and apply the concepts, principles and techniques of appropriate scientific methods of inquiry.
Please note:
An appropriate and recognized four-year Bachelor of Education degree,
or
a three-year general Bachelor's degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or a former equivalent),
or
a four-year professional teaching qualification(s) as well as a 120 credit, NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma in a cognate specialisation.
Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed Diploma at an NQF level 6; and have at least five years relevant teaching/. work-based experience in Inclusive Studies or related subject fields, as well as evidence of basic research skills. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Pay the application fee of R150 once you've received your student number.
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Apply for admission to honours degrees or postgraduate diplomas for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
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Successful applicants should visit the registration website in January 2026 for updated registration information (eg qualification rules, curriculum/transitional arrangements, pre-requisites and co-requisites): www.unisa.ac.za/register