Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Education in South Africa

This is an undergraduate degree program aimed at preparing individuals to become qualified teachers. It combines theoretical knowledge and practical training to equip students with teaching skills, pedagogical techniques and subject-specific expertise necessary for a career in education.

Bachelor of Education South African graduates may work as:
i. Educational Researcher
ii. Education Technology Specialist
iii. Adult Education/Training
iv. Education Policy Analyst
v. Education Entrepreneur
vi. Classroom Teacher
vii. School Administrator
viii. Curriculum Developer
ix. Education Consultant

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Education

•  MANCOSA Institute, Durban  
  Senior and FET Phase
  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  1. National Senior Certificate or an NQF level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with endorsement for entry into the study of a Bachelor’s Degree; appropriate subject combinations and levels of competence as determined by the specialisation requirements.; or
  2. Teachers who are in possession of a recognised Certificate or Diploma in Education or any other relevant fields may also present their qualifications for admission into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), with a possibility of a transfer of credits in cognate previous studies.; or
  3. The MANCOSA RPL policy will be used to determine the level of progression into the B.Ed degree and/or the credit accumulation towards the B.Ed degree.
•  Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
  Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -National Senior Certificate (Since 2008)
  -A National Senior Certificate (NCS) (with endorsement for entry into Bachelor studies) or an equivalent qualification (Vocational Senior Certificate/FET Certificate) with English, a second language and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
  -With at least two of the following recommended subjects: Computer Applications Technology, Physical Science and Life Sciences.
  
  
  
•  Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley  
  1. Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6)
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -National Senior Certificate and a minimum admission points (AP) score of 30
  
  2. Senior Phase (Grade 7 – 9) & Fet Phase (Grade 10 – 12)
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -National Senior Certificate and a minimum admission points (AP) score of 30
  
  3. Curriculum Development
•  Helderberg College of Higher Education, Somerset West  
  CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
  
  These are some of the jobs you will be able to do with the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching degree:
  
  -Government School / Independent School Teacher
  -Home Schooling Teacher
  -Self-employment, e.g. Educational Consultant / Contractor
  
  Duration: 3 years
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  Admission Requirement:-
  AP of 30+ and a minimum achievement of Level 4 (50%) for the language of instruction
  
  Note: Additional admission requirements apply for the following disciplines:
  Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, English, Sesotho, Afrikaans and isiZulu.
•  Mukhanyo Theological College, KwaMhlanga  
  Course entry requirements
  -A BEd or a B-degree + PGCE qualification at NQF level 7
  -Aggregate of 65% in previous qualification
  -Advanced computer literacy and personal access to Internet on a regular basis.
•  University of Venda, Limpopo  
  

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