IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education

Overview

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education aims to address the needs that have been identified in the education sector to develop well qualified educators who are able to facilitate learning through the application of appropriate teaching practices based on, for example, the discipline and on the level of students.

The qualification design provides essential knowledge and training for those who are already lecturing or who have lectured in the Higher Education sector in their field of expertise, with limited knowledge of the educational principles that guide best practice teaching. Students will be well equipped to add educational value to their own discipline, to their learners and to support continuous improvement practices in any Higher Education institution. 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. The curriculum focuses on application-based assessment on topics to real or scenario-based higher education learning environments.

Course Outline

DURATION

Distance (Online): This is a two-year IIE qualification available through IIE Distance (online) learning for individuals wanting to study and work. As an IIE distance student you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of IIE Rosebank College online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.  

Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

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 130-credit qualification on Level 8 (SAQA ID No: 90646). On successful completion you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Modules

Year 1
Semester 1

• Approaches to Education
• Teaching and Learning in the Contemporary HE Context A
• Higher Education Teaching Project

Semester 2

• Curriculum Studies
• Teaching and Learning in the Contemporary HE Context 

Year 2

Semester 3

• Educational Management and Leadership
• Higher Education Teaching Project

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information.

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.