Deaf Education

Deaf Education leaders, educators and practitioners will deepen and broaden their subject knowledge through this Diploma programme.

Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the field of Deaf Education: Programme code: HXA01

The PGDipEd (in the field of Deaf Education) curriculum provides an opportunity for advanced study in the field of Deaf Education. Potential candidates include

  • Experienced teachers of the deaf,
  • School leaders (HoDs, SMT),
  • Department Officials in Specialised & Inclusive Education
  • Teachers and other practitioners (such as school therapists/ school psychologists) within Inclusive Education

Curriculum

Candidates are required to complete 4 compulsory courses in Deaf Education in order to graduate with 120 credits.

Courses:

  • EDUC5214A: Theories and Policies within the Deaf Education Context (30 credits) NQF level 8
  • EDUC5217A: Psychology, Identity and Socio-Emotional Development of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learner (30 credits) NQF Level 8
  • EDUC5215A: Pedagogy, Praxis and Research within the Context of Educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners (30 credits) NQF Level 8
  • EDUC5216S: Curriculum and Assessment in the Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners (30 credits) NQF Level 8

Entry Requirements

An applicant who holds a Bachelor of Education degree of this or another university within the field of Deaf Education and Deaf Studies, or equivalent as approved by the relevant university Senate, the shortest curriculum for which extends over at least four years of full-time study and has previous or concurrent relevant teaching experience within a Deaf Education context.

University Application Process

  • Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
  • Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students, please check this section.

For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.