SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
PROGRAMME
Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management
Period of Study: 2 Years (Part-time Only)
The Advanced Diploma is an undergraduate qualification designed for the school Management Team to develop their skills and knowledge required in the changing world of education. Furthermore, this qualification aims to empower School Management Teams (SMTs) to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to lead and manage schools effectively, as complex learning organisations, and to contribute to improving the implementation of quality learning and teaching in schools.
Admission requirements The General Rules of SPU in respect of admission to the Advanced Diploma (aligned with the HEQSF) are applicable to this qualification. To be admitted to the Advanced Diploma in Education Leadership and Management, a student must possess an acknowledged qualification at NQF Level 6, such as: A formal professional teacher qualification at REQV level 14 or above (DBE;2015). A four-year Bachelor of Education degree, or a general first degree or diploma, plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, or a former Higher Diploma in Education (Postgraduate) may be presented for admission (NQF exit level 7). A former Advanced Certificate in Education (current NQF level 6; on the former level 8 NQF) or a former further Diploma in Education which allows a former professional teaching qualification, or a former four-year Higher Diploma in Education, may also be presented for admission into an Advanced Diploma. In addition, a new Advanced Certificate (current NQF level 6; on the current level 10 NQF) which followed a former Diploma in Education (including a National Professional Diploma in Education) may also be presented for admission into an Advanced Diploma. It is expected of all students to have access to a computer device and data /Wifi in order to submit all the assignments on Moodle. Less

For more information, please contact Mr Patrick May ([email protected]) or Dr Arrie van Wyk ([email protected])
Applications are now closed.
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