If you’re looking to study in Durban, there are many colleges that offer teaching courses. Here’s a look at some of the best in the city.
Colleges That Offer Teaching Courses In Durban
DUT DIPLOMA
The DUT diploma in Education is a post-graduate qualification, which means you’ll need to have completed a degree before you can enrol. It’s also a professional qualification and will help you to start your career as a teacher. If you want to teach at the primary school level, this is what we recommend.
This two year programme has been designed so that it can be done online, with students taking up assignments via email and completing them at home or on campus (this is particularly useful if they don’t live close enough to the college). This flexibility also makes it accessible for those who already work full time and want to study after work hours.
DUT DEGREE
DUT is a public university that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It has campuses in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Mafikeng.
In terms of teaching courses offered in Durban colleges, DUT offers a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Information Technology (IT).
VARSITY COLLEGE
Varsity College offers a range of courses that are suitable for those looking to start their teaching career. The different fields of study offered by Varsity College include the following:
- Primary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- English & Media Studies (and related subjects)
OTHER POSTGRADUATE COURSES
There are also a number of other postgraduate courses offered at these colleges. These include:
- Masters in Applied Psychology (3 years)
- Masters in Corporate Communication and Development (2 years)
- Master’s Degree in Education with an Emphasis on Special Education (3 years)
Some postgraduate courses can be completed within two years, while others may take up to three or four years. This depends on whether you are studying full-time or part-time, as well as what type of degree you want to study. If you want to study business administration, for example, then it will take approximately three years for you to become eligible for the Master of Business Administration degree.
SEDIBENG COLLEGE
- SEDIBENG COLLEGE is a public college
- SEDIBENG COLLEGE was established in 2001
- SEDIBENG COLLEGE has campuses in Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
- SEDIBENG COLLEGE offers a range of courses, including teaching courses.
MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MUT)
The MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MUT) offers a Bachelor of Education (BED). This is a four-year programme which will prepare you to teach in high school.
The university also offers a BSc Education degree, which will also qualify you as an educator but is shorter than the BED.
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
DUT is the largest university in KwaZulu-Natal and one of the largest in South Africa. It has a wide range of programmes, including teaching courses, which are offered at all its campuses across KwaZulu-Natal.
Curriculum for these courses is designed to meet student needs by ensuring it’s relevant to the real world. Teaching staff are also highly qualified; some hold PhDs and postgraduate diplomas as well as being experienced teachers themselves, who can offer you guidance on how to be an effective educator once you’ve graduated from DUT.
A look at the colleges that offer teaching courses in Durban.
The following colleges offer teaching courses in Durban:
- DUT Diplomas in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education.
- DUT Degrees in Child Development and Learning, Science Education and Mathematics Education.
- Varsity College offers a Diploma in Special Needs Education (Teaching) as well as an Advanced Studies Certificate in Special Needs.
- Other postgraduate courses include the Postgraduate Certificate: Educational Management and Leadership (PGCELL) offered at Stellenbosch University; the Master’s Degree in Special Needs Education at Wits; a Master’s Degree with Honours: Curriculum, Instructional Design and Assessment at University of Cape Town; a Master’s Degree with Honours: Inclusive Practice for Teachers of Students with Disabilities at UNISA; a Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development – Trainee Teacher Support Programme offered by Skills Fund South Africa (SFA).
SEDIBENG COLLEGE offers Basic Literacy Skills I & II CPDs for teachers who wish to improve their basic literacy skills when working with learners from low socio-economic communities who do not speak English as their first language; SPED 4 Teachers which provides teachers with additional training on how best to teach special needs learners through small group discussions led by experienced teaching professionals from across South Africa who have worked within disadvantaged communities.”
Closing
Teaching is a rewarding and fulfilling career option, which is why many people choose to pursue it. If you are interested in becoming a teacher, there are plenty of options available at various colleges in Durban. It’s important to note that some courses only last one year while others take two or three years. In order to qualify for these courses, students must pass their matric exam with good grades and meet the minimum requirements set by each institution.