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In 1946, UNISA was given a new role as a distance education university, and today it offers certificate, diploma and degree courses [7] up to doctoral level. In January 2004, UNISA merged with Technikon Southern Africa (Technikon SA, a polytechnic) and incorporated the distance education component of Vista University (VUDEC).
Religious Education, as mandated by the South African Schools Act, students may request to be exempted from classes about specific religions (i.e., Bible Studies). Those who do so remain obligated to attend the general Religious Studies class. Citizenship and Responsibility, explain to students their rights and duties as citizens.
One of the colleges that were under UNISA's trusteeship was Grey University College, Bloemfontein. UNISA's trusteeship ended in 1949 when the Orange Free State University received a charter as a university. [8] Initially, the medium of instruction was English, but later this changed to be bilingual and included Afrikaans. The name was changed ...
The Higher Education Act (Act No. 101 of 1997) [3] established that the university is to be governed by Council.. The Chancellor of the university is the ceremonial head of the university who, in the name of the university, confers all degrees.
The limited number of spots available and growing demand for tertiary education, creates high competition among matric students. South African Universities have some of the lowest admission rates, as only NSC Results , standardized test scores (National Benchmark Test) and demographic information play a role in determining admission.
The CTI Education Group (CTI) was a registered, private higher education institution in South Africa. [2] Full-time and part-time students can study within the fields of Information Technology, Psychology & Counselling, Creative Arts & Graphic Design, Commerce and Law on campuses spread throughout South Africa.
Professor emeritus (on retirement at the age of 65, and granted on application and at university discretion) Professor positions are clearly separated from more junior faculty positions, but only (full) Professors sit on the University Senate by virtue of their positions in faculty.
In South Africa, the grading system used in secondary schools until 2008 (when the education minister implemented Outcomes Based Education or OBE curriculum) was as follows: