The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, available at Emeris, is accredited by the Council on Higher Education and is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a minimum 120 credit qualification on level 8 (SAQA ID No:90646).
This challenging yet stimulating qualification will equip teachers who wish to further their studies, lecturers and those responsible for developing lecturers, with a deep understanding of the teaching and learning process in the context of higher education. The programme is aimed at subject matter experts who require deeper insight into education theory or its application and will strengthen the ability of lecturers to promote student learning in their own disciplines. The curriculum of this programme includes a focus on higher education in the contemporary social and political context; education leadership and policy; contemporary learning theories and approaches; transformational curriculum theory and design; education research; and assessment practice. These curricular elements are all focused on students’ personal disciplines in the context of South African higher education and as such, assessment activities on this programme centre on the application of these topics to real or scenario-based learning environments. Students will develop their own teaching identity through an examination of the values and beliefs around higher education, and through an exploration of their own development in ethical and reflective educational practice. As a Emeris distance student you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of Emeris Online tutors.
Minimum Admission Requirements
An appropriate HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor's degree, Advanced Diploma or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
Note: Applicants need to have teaching experience or hold a position in which they have responsibility for the development of teaching and learning in an education sector. A comprehensive CV indicating work experience would need to be provided to determine this.
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The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on level 8 (SAQA ID No. 90646).
At Emeris, we believe that effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our academic team design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive.
An alternative examination centre is only permissible for students studying abroad and those located in a province of South Africa where there is no Emeris campus. If there is no Emeris campus within reach, an alternative venue will need to be sourced by you. For non-Emeris venues, there is an alternative venue levy per module.
Duration
2 years part-time
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February
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