Bachelor of Education (SP & FET): Language Education

About this course

Bachelor of Education (SP & FET): Language Education develops knowledge and practical capability in teaching, learning and subject-specific classroom practice. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

What you may study

Education theory; curriculum studies; assessment; inclusive education; teaching specialisations; classroom practice; and supervised school-based learning. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

For candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with matriculation exemption and two languages, including English Second Language. In addition to the general admission requirements, a minimum mark of 50%
in English and any one of Sesotho, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiXhosa or isiZulu is required. For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter: In addition to the general admission requirements, a candidate must be in possession of an NSC
with endorsement for admission to a bachelor’s degree. A minimum mark of 50% in English and in any one of Sesotho, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiXhosa or isiZulu is required. Duration of learning programme The learning programme entails four years of
full-time study and 21 weeks of work-integrated learning. Career Opportunities Teacher or lecturer at a secondary school or FET college; training officer at a private or public institution. 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 0.1 EDM11ES Education I: Media in Teaching and Learning 19 0.16 DLC5011 Basic Digital Literacy 6 0.05 LFS11ES Life Skills 6 0.05 NMR5011 Numeracy 6 0.05 Select ONE major
instructional offering for SP Teaching I: EHS11ES Language Education Option: English SP 1 or 16 0.14 AFS11ES Language Education Option: Afrikaans SP I or 16 0.14 SST11ES Language Education Option: Sesotho SP I or 16 0.14 SWS11ES Language
Education Option: Setswana SP I or 16 0.14 ZLS11ES Language Education Option: isiZulu SP I or 16 0.14 XSH11ES Language Education Option: isiXhosa SP I 16 0.14 Compulsory modules: LCS5012 Academic Literacy and Communication Studies 12 0.1

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 honours degree or postgraduate study in education, curriculum, educational leadership, inclusive education or a teaching specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Where this qualification may lead

Teacher in the approved phase and subject specialisation; education support practitioner; curriculum assistant; training facilitator; or education programme coordinator.