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Bachelor of Education (SP & FET): Computer Science

Faculty of Humanities

Duration4 YearsNQF level7Minimum APS27Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

Bachelor of Education (SP & FET): Computer Science develops knowledge and practical capability in software, information systems and computational problem-solving. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Programming; databases; systems analysis; networks; software engineering; data structures; cybersecurity fundamentals; and project work. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Admission

Other admission conditions

For candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: In addition to the general admission requirements, the candidate must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with matriculation exemption. Mathematics at NQF level 4, with a
C-symbol on SG or a D-Symbol on HG, is required. For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter: In addition to the general admission requirements, the candidate must be in possession of an NSC with endorsement for admission to a
bachelor’s degree. A pass in Mathematics with a minimum mark of 50% is required. A pass in Information Technology is recommended. Duration of learning programme The learning programme entails four years of full-time study and 21 weeks of
work-integrated learning. Prerequisites The student may only follow the second-, third- or fourth-year level of study on condition that the first-, second- or third-year level, respectively, has been successfully completed. Career Opportunities
Teacher or lecturer at a secondary school or FET college. Remarks After successful completion of this qualification, a Bachelor of Education Degree will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT. 1 ST YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS
SAQA CREDITS HEMIS CREDITS SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Compulsory modules: MCT11ES Micro-teaching and Observation 6 0.05 EDC11ES Education I: Learner and Learning 12 0.10 EDM11ES Education I: Media in Teaching and Learning 19 0.16 NMR5011 Numeracy 6
0.05 DLC5011 Basic Digital Literacy 6 0.05 LFS11ES Life Skills 6 0.05 Select ONE major for SP Teaching: MTH11ES Mathematics SP1 16 0.14 TCG11ES Technology SP1 16 0.14 Compulsory modules: LCS5012 Academic Literacy and Communication Studies 12
0.10 ADC5022 Advanced Digital Literacy 6 0.05 SBX12ES School-based Learning I 12 0.10 Select TWO majors for FET teaching: ITT12ES Information Technology I 16 0.14 CMP12ES Computer Applications Technology I 16 0.14 MTC12ES Mathematics FET I 16

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An advanced diploma or honours/postgraduate study in computing, information systems, data science, cybersecurity or a related field, subject to admission requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Software developer; systems analyst; database specialist; IT support professional; business analyst; network specialist; or junior data professional.

Study locations

Available campuses

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