Programme Detail
Education
112523
4 Year(s)
7
Full Time
BACHELORS DEGREE
Overview
A Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Social Science) equips students with the knowledge to teach subjects like history, geography, and civics at the senior school level. Graduates inspire critical thinking, social awareness, and an understanding of global issues, preparing students to engage actively in society.
Career opportunities
Prospective applicants need to be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievements. The minimum admission entry requirements into Bachelor degrees offered by UFH are:
Based on the above, the minimum admission point score (APS) is 26 points or higher, depending on the programme (Calculate your APS).
It should be noted that UFH Faculties may prescribe higher minimum requirements with minimum pass level requirements for different programmes and qualifications.
Admission requirements for Honours, Masters, and Doctorate programs vary by faculty and program of study. In addition, some UFH faculties may require minimum average marks, specific majors or registration with professional bodies. Our postgraduate admission study guides provides minimum admission requirements for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degree programs.
Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. Click below, for a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country.
All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). SAQA evaluates foreign qualifications to determine their level within the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website . It is the responsibility of the prospective student to forward his/her documentation to SAQA.
The NSFAS bursary is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents with a combined household income of not more than R350 000 per annum before deductions. For persons living with disabilities, the combined household income is capped at
R600 000 per annum before deductions. Visit the application section of the NSFAS bursary scheme to learn more what scheme covers and how to apply.
Funza Lushaka is only applicable to those students that intend to enroll for the Bachelor of Education degrees. This funder enables eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of national priority. For a full description of the Funza Lushaka Priorities offered by the Department of Basic Education and for further application information, visit the Funza Lushaka website.
This is a scheme formulated by the Department of Labor in South Africa and addresses the Missing Middle students whose parents are earning more than R350 000 threshold. Students will be advised on when this funding becomes available so that they can submit their application.
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