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Bachelor of Education Honours in Physical Science Education at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Bachelor of Education Honours in Physical Science Education is an NQF level 8 honours degree in the Faculty of Education at North-West University, presented by distance learning on the Potchefstroom campus. Programme code: 4EP L01. The minimum duration is two years and the maximum four years for distance students.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 2-4 years (distance)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

The programme totals 126 credits over two years of distance study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Learners who wish to register for the programme in Physical Sciences Education should be in possession of: - a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree with physical sciences (chemistry and physics) at third year level and an average of at least 65% for all modules included in the degree; or - a Baccalaureus Scientiae (BSc) degree or equivalent first degree with chemistry and physics - one of which should be at least on second year level. Additionally, learners should have an average of at least 65% for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or an equivalent education qualification. General requirement: a four-year professional teaching degree, or an appropriate bachelor's degree and a recognised professional teaching qualification, or a four-year professional teaching qualification plus an Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education, with a minimum average of 65% in the final year of the BEd (or in the PGCE or Advanced Diploma in Education); selection is subject to capacity.

Duration: 2-4 years (distance)

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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