Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase Teaching at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to effectively mediate learning in the field of Senior Phase and Further Education and Training, specialising in specific school subjects. Students will be expected to choose two FET specialisations and one related SP specialisation within the stream below. NATURAL SCIENCE STREAM: FET : Life Sciences, Physical Sciences*, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy SP : Mathematics, Natural Sciences *Please note that students choosing to study Physical Science MUST choose Mathematics as their second FET specialisation.

Faculty: Education | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The B Ed SP-FET programme aims to develop graduates as competent, professional teachers, able and committed to the enhancement of education in diverse schools in South Africa and beyond. As such the programme aims to provide student teachers with the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance teaching and learning in three school subjects (two FET and one SP subject). The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 490 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Educator (Secondary Phase), Teacher.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 390. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390. NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for English (Home Language or First Additional Language) AND 50% for Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language). Specific minimum NSC subject requirements for FET subject specialisations are outlined in the table below, together with corresponding Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics minimum requirements, where applicable. Stream FET Subject of Specialisation Minimum Subject Requirement Maths Requirement Maths Literacy Requirement Technical Mathematics Requirement Natural and Life Sciences Geography 55 60 - - Life Sciences 60 60 - - Mathematical Literacy - 60 - - Mathematics 60 - - - Physical Sciences 60 60 - -

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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