Applying for ACT or Grade R?
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Application Dates
Education Programmes
Advanced Diploma in Education (ADE)
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 30 November 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT)
Application period for 2024 academic year: 1 April 2023 – 30 November 2023
Programme Information
Follow this link to access important programme information: https://distance.nwu.ac.za/apply-online
Important documents to upload
- Compulsory Undertaking form
- Compulsory PR02 form (follow this link https://distance.nwu.ac.za/ACT to access the relevant PR02 form)
- Matric certificate
- Identity document
- Marriage certificate if your surname differs from the ID document provided
- Previous qualifications
- Academic record
Note: Failure to upload these documents will prevent the NWU application department from processing your application and will delay your application.
Please consult the ACT Yearbook of the Faculty of Education.
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Capacity constraints
Owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.
Application period for 2024 academic year: 1 April 2023 – 30 June 2023
Due to applications being processed according to selection processes, on a first come, first serve basis, the closing date for 2024 BEd applications is subject to change. It is therefore important to submit your complete application without delay.
Important Information
BEd brochure and admission requirements
Important documents to upload
- Undertaking form (Mandatory)
- Matric certificate
- Identity document
- Marriage certificate if your surname differs from the ID document provided
- Other/previous qualifications obtained (if applicable)
Note: Failure to upload these documents will delay your application which will have serious implications due to applications being processed according to selection processes, on a first come, first serve basis.
How to apply online
https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/how-apply-online
Undergraduate Yearbook: Faculty of Education
BEd Honours
Application period for the 2024 academic year: 1 April 2023 - 30 June 2023.
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Kindly Note: Capacity Constraints
Owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study only the 1st choice of study for BEd Honours will be evaluated and all other choices will not be considered.
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Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Diploma in Grade R
NOTE: PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MUST ALREADY BE WORKING AT A SCHOOL IN GRADE R TO BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION
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APPLICATIONS:
Dear prospective students, kindly note that due to capacity constraints, the 2024 online applications for the Grade R Diploma will be closing on SUNDAY, the 9th of July 2023 @ 23:59.
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NB: Due to capacity restraints and the selection processes, UDL works on a first come, first serve basis and as a result, the closing dates are subject to change pending capacity restraints.
Apply online
https://distance.nwu.ac.za/apply-online
NB: please make sure that you have the correct documents before you complete your application.
Requirements
https://distance.nwu.ac.za/Diploma-GradeR
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Level 4 or level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Development
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 30 June 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
PGDIP in Education Management and Leadership
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 August 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Year Book | Programme Information
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
PGDIP in Special Needs Education
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 August 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Year Book | Programme Information
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Theology
Theology: Bachelor of Divinity
Applications for 2023 2nd semester are open from:
1 April 2023 - 30 May 2023
Applications for 2024 are open from:
1 June 2023 - 30 September 2023
Important information for 2nd-semester applications
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Theology: BTh in Christian Ministry
Applications for 2023 2nd semester are open from:
1 April 2023 - 30 May 2023
Applications for 2024 are open from:
1 June 2023 - 30 September 2023
Important information for 2nd-semester applications
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Theology: Hons
Applications for 2023 2nd semester are open from:
1 April 2023 - 30 May 2023
Applications for 2024 are open from:
1 June 2023 - 30 September 2023
Important information for 2nd-semester applications
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 August 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Information Sheet | Programme Information
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 August 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Note: A motivation of +/- 250 words explaining why you want to enrol for this qualification
and what you hope to achieve by completing it is required.
No application will be accepted without a Motivation Letter
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
vi. A motivation of +/- 250 words explaining why you want to enrol for this qualification.
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology (with Nuclear Technology Management)
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 December 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 December 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Humanities
BA in Public Governance & Policing
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 August 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Economic & Management Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 30 November 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Labour Law
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law
The online application page will open:
1 April 2023 - 31 October 2023 (for the 2024 Academic Year)
Important documents to complete your application
Supporting documents
i. Identity Document
ii. Marriage Certificate if your surname differs from the ID provided.
iii. Matric Certificate
iv. Previous qualifications
v. Academic record
NB: Kindly note that it is IMPORTANT that you upload all of the requested documents, as that will enable the NWU Application Department to process your application efficiently!
Important Information!
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Please Note:
Due to capacity constraints and selection processes, applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis and as a result, closing dates for applications are subject to change.
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How to apply Online:
BEd Degree
IMPORTANT: Available Languages
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To apply for admission to the BEd Foundation- and Intermediate Phase degrees, both the Home (First) Language as well as the First Additional (Second) Language of the applicant, MUST form part of the group of approved languages, offered in the BEd degree at the NWU.
To apply for the BEd Foundation Phase degree:
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The Home (First) Language on the applicant’s matric certificate MUST be either English, Setswana, Sesotho, IsiZulu, Sepedi or Afrikaans.
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The First Additional (Second) Language on the applicant’s matric certificate MUST be either English, Setswana or Afrikaans.
To apply for the BEd Intermediate Phase degree:
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The Home (First) Language on the applicant’s matric certificate MUST be either Setswana, Sesotho, IsiZulu, Sepedi or Afrikaans.
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The First Additional (Second) Language on the applicant’s matric certificate MUST be English.
The above requirements are also applicable to prospective BEd students who obtained the Grade R Diploma qualification at the NWU.
Closing dates are subject change, due to capacity restraints. The UODL works on a first come, first serve basis.
All Applications are subject to a selection process. The outcome of the application will be Emailed or SMSed after the selection process has been completed. The outcome will be sent to the contact details provided on the Application. Please ensure all your contact details are correctly captured. Study material will not be provided to 2024 new enrolments.
HEQSF Alignment
All universities in South Africa were obligated by law to take part in a National Project driven by the regulatory bodies (Department of Higher Education an Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), to align all qualifications with the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework (HEQSF). The NWU is thus currently in an ongoing process of aligning our qualification and programme offering with the requirements of the HEQSF.
Prospective students must take notice of the fact that NWU qualification names, programme names as well as the composition of curricula may change due to the HEQSF Project, prior to registration for the 2018 academic year.
Successful candidates are advised to contact the relevant faculty in order to ensure that they register for the correct qualification, programme and /or curriculum