Academic programme
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary Education (Science) [from 2022]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0, or above in Business Studies, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in Business related Studies, (for example, Economics, and Accounts) from a recognized and accredited institution. Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying. Plus C: Applicants must be teaching the subject at the secondary level and must provide a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0, or above in English, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in English from a recognized and accredited institution. Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying. Plus C: Applicants must be teaching the subject at the secondary level and must provide a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0, or above in Mathematics, or an equivalent degree with mathematics content of 50% or more in Mathematics related courses from a recognized and accredited institution. Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying. Plus C: Applicants must be teaching the subject at the secondary level and must provide a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0, or above in a foreign language, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in language from a recognized and accredited institution. Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying. Plus C: Applicants must be teaching the subject at the secondary level and must provide a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0, or above in Geography, History, Sociology or Political Science, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in Geography, History, Sociology, or Political Science from a recognized and accredited institution. Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying. Plus C: Applicants must be teaching the subject at the secondary level and must provide a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0, or above in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Agriculture Science, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture Science, from a recognized and accredited institution. Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying. Plus C: Applicants must be teaching the subject at the secondary level and must provide a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- Business Studies: A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0 or above in Business Studies, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in Business related Studies, (for example, Economics and Accounts) from a recognised and accredited institution; Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying; Plus C: a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- English Language: A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0 or above in English, or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in English, from a recognized and accredited institution; Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying; Plus C: a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- Mathematics: A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0 or above in Mathematics, or an equivalent degree with mathematics content of 50% or more in Mathematics related courses, from a recognized and accredited institution; Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying; Plus C: a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
- Modern Language: A: At least a first or higher degree with GPA of 2.0 or above in a foreign language or an equivalent degree with content of 50% or more in the language, from a recognized and accredited institution; Plus B: copy of appointment letter from the Employment Body that verifies the applicant has been appointed to teach the subject for which he/she is applying; Plus C: a teaching timetable to meet practicum requirements of a minimum of twelve (12) hours weekly, in the subject area for which he/she is applying.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2103 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Additional course must be selected after consultation with, and approval from, your Head of Department |
| ESC5104 | Methods of Teaching at the Secondary Level (Science) | 3 | — |
| EFN5106 | The Adolescent Learner | 3 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2203 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Additional course must be selected after consultation with, and approval from, your Head of Department |
| EDC5200 | Foundations of Education | 3 | — |
| ESC5204 | Research Projects/ Action Research in Science Education | 3 | — |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN5306 | Classroom Assessment | 3 | — |
| EFN5305 | Introduction to Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC5001 | Practicum for Science | 6 | — |