Key Features
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- Cutting-edge curriculum
- Flexible structure
- Online support
- Affordable and Accessible
- Internationally benchmarked
- Multicultural Faculty and support
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Programme Structure
Duration: 4 years
YEAR 1
SEMESTER ONE
Compulsory:
- Introduction to Education Studies 101
- South African School Education System 101
FET Subjects: Choose Two (2) FET subjects
- Accounting FET 111
- Business Studies FET 121
- Economics FET 131
- Mathematics FET 141
- English FET 151
- isiZulu FET 161
SP Subjects: Choose One (1) SP subject that is underpinned by your FET subject choice:
- Economic and Management Sciences SP 111
- Mathematics SP 121
- English SP 131
- isiZulu SP 141
SEMESTER TWO
Compulsory:
- isiZulu Conversational 102
- English Communication 102
Senior Phase Subject Subjects: Continue with SP subject specialisation
- Economic and Management Sciences SP 112
- Mathematics SP 122
- English SP 132
- IsiZulu SP 142
YEAR 2
SEMESTER ONE
Compulsory:
- Education Studies 201: Teaching and Learning
FET Subjects: Continue with both FET subjects chosen
- Accounting FET 211
- Business Studies FET 221
- Economics FET 231
- Mathematics FET 241
- English FET 251
- isiZulu FET 261
SEMESTER TWO
Compulsory:
- Education Studies 202: Sociology of Education
- Teaching Practice 202
FET Subject Method: Take the method module for both FET subject specialisation chosen
- Accounting Method FET 212
- Business Studies Method FET 222
- Economics Method FET 232
- Mathematics Method FET 242
- English Method FET 252
- IsiZulu Method FET 262
Senior Phase Subject Method: Take the method module for the SP specialisation chosen
- Economic and Management Sciences Method SP 212
- Mathematics Method SP 222
- English Method SP 232
- IsiZulu Method SP 242
YEAR 3
SEMESTER ONE
Compulsory:
- Education Studies 301: Psychology of Education
FET Subjects: Continue with both FET subjects chosen
- Accounting FET 311
- Business Studies FET 321
- Economics FET 331
- Mathematics FET 341
- English FET 351
- isiZulu FET 361
Senior Phase Subject Method: Take the method module for the SP specialisation chosen
- Economics and Management Sciences Method SP 311
- Mathematics Method SP 321
- English Method SP 331
- isiZulu Method SP 341
SEMESTER TWO
Compulsory:
- Education Studies 302: Curriculam Studies
- Teaching Practice 302
FET Subject Method: Take the method module for both FET subject specialisation chosen
- Accounting Method FET 312
- Business Studies Method FET 322
- Economics Method FET 332
- Mathematics Method FET 342
- English Method FET 352
- IsiZulu Method FET 362
Senior Phase Subject: Continue with SP subjects specialisation
- Economic and Management Sciences SP 312
- Mathematics SP 322
- English SP 332
- IsiZulu SP 342
YEAR 4
SEMESTER ONE
Compulsory:
- Researching Teaching and Learning 401
FET Subjects: Continue with both FET subjects chosen
- Accounting FET 411
- Business Studies FET 421
- Economics FET 431
- Mathematics FET 441
- English FET 451
- isiZulu FET 461
SEMESTER TWO
Compulsory:
- Education Studies 402: Philosophy of Education
Senior Phase Subject Method: Take the method module for the SP specialisation chosen
- Economic and Management Sciences Method SP 412
- Mathematics Method SP 422
- English Method SP 432
- IsiZulu Method SP 442
FET Subject Method: Take the method module for both FET subject specialisation chosen
- Accounting Method FET 412
- Business Studies Method FET 422
- Economics Method FET 432
- Mathematics Method FET 442
- English Method FET 452
- IsiZulu Method FET 462
ANNUAL MODULES (SEMESTER ONE & TWO)
- Teaching Practice 400
Admission requirements
Selection requirements:
- Applicants will be required to have a minimum of 50% pass in English Home Language; or 55% pass in English First Additional Language.
For isiZulu Specialisation:
- Applicants will be required to have a minimum of 50% pass in isiZulu Home Language; or 55% pass in isiZulu First Additional Language to specialise in isiZulu.
For Mathematics Specialisation:
- A student should have sufficient knowledge of the discipline underpinning the teaching specialisation of Mathematics in order to teach this particular school subject.
- A student should have achieved the following marks at NQF level 4 (NSC) or (NCV): Mathematics – 50% Technical Mathematics – 55%
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- On-site, and telephonic counselling and personal well-being professional support.
- A range of specialist physical and virtual academic resource materials.
We encourage all prospective BEd students to visit the SACE website at: www.sace.org.za to familiarise with the requirements for SACE registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FET phase in Education?
FET means Further Education and Training. This degree in education concentrates on educating and training provided for Grades 10 through to Grade 12. The training is typically very career oriented and focussed, offering vocational type courses and subject matter. FET education is offered at private and technical college
What is an FET teacher?
An FET teacher specialises in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET). This means that an FET teacher will concentrate on providing instruction in career-based training.
What is Senior Stage Education?
A Senior Phase teacher has a B Ed Degree and concentrates on teaching grades 7 through to 10. They concentrate on integrating academic school subjects
What qualifications do I need to be a Senior Phase Teacher?
In order to become a Senior Phase or FET teacher, you will need to complete a Bachelor of Education degree with a specialisation in these subjects. Prospective teachers will be required to choose a specific stream in which to specialise, like commerce, humanities or science.
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