Faculty of Education

BEd (Foundation Phase Education)

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A four-year professional degree with 125 places, preparing teachers for Grades R to 3. The programme is offered in three languages of instruction.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Home Language 4 50–59%
  • Second Language (Afrikaans, English or isiXhosa) 3 40–49%
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 3 40–49%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 60% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 60%
  • If taught in English: English Home Language 60%, Afrikaans or isiXhosa 50%
  • If taught in Afrikaans: Afrikaans Home Language 60%, English or isiXhosa 50%
  • If taught in isiXhosa: IsiXhosa Home Language 60%, English or Afrikaans 50%
Limited to 125 students. Language requirements depend on the learner's language of instruction in school.
Career Opportunities
Foundation Phase teacher (Grades R to 3) Postgraduate studies in education
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