Hermanus Varsity announces 2020 academic courses

Writer: Raphael da Silva.

The programmes for the 2020 academic year were announced last week by the Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT), with courses ranging from a Bachelor of Education degree to Higher Certificates in Criminal Law Enforcement and Local Economic Development.

HVT will also be offering an Advanced Diploma in Education for existing teachers, a one-year university preparation course and a learner enhancement programme for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Academic Director, Johann de Vries, said these courses had been chosen after consultations with schools, businesses, government and the wider community.

He also pointed out that the Overstrand has 29 schools with 26 000 students and 1 200 matrics. “It’s quite a large catchment area.”

The four-year full-time Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree for intermediate phase (Grades 4 – 7) or foundation phase (Grades R – 3) teaching, as well as the two-year part-time Advanced Diploma in Education, will be accredited by Stellenbosch University.

While course fees are yet to be finalised, it is expected that the B.Ed will cost between R40 000 and R45 000 a year while the Diploma will cost R24 000 in the first year and R9 000 in the second year. “There are many bursaries available,” added Johann.

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