Teachers play a vital role in shaping future generations. The Faculty of Education is committed to preparing dynamic, skilled teachers for successful, lifelong careers. Emeris undergraduate and postgraduate programmes equip educators for the 21st-century classroom, with a strong focus on innovative teaching methods. Supported by an experienced and passionate team, students gain a solid foundation in the key disciplines of each teaching phase.
Duration: 4 years full-time / 5-6 years part-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 480
Duration: 4 years full-time / 5-6 years part-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 480
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Higher Certificate
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Postgraduate Certificate
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 120
Duration: 2 years part-time
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Teaching Experience (TE) involves placing student teachers in South African school environments where they engage in structured, practical learning and apply their theoretical knowledge in real classroom settings. This school-based Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) component is a critical requirement in all Faculty of Education qualifications.
*Please note that the above is subject to change
Welcome to the Faculty of Education at Emeris.
We recognise both the privilege and the responsibility of shaping professionals in education who will drive positive change across education and society. Our mission is to develop adaptable, empathetic, and forward-thinking graduates who are capable professionals, prepared to meet the evolving demands of South Africa and the world
Susan Friederichs Van Harmelen
Dean: Faculty of Education
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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