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BEd Honours in Language, Literacies and Literature at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

The BEd Honours in Education (Language, Literacies and Literature) is an NQF Level 8 qualification (120 credits, SAQA 97906) offered part-time or full-time. It introduces students to academia and research, building critical understanding of language, literacies and literature in education and research in educational linguistics, and prepares them for the language diversity encountered in South African classrooms.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Department of Education Leadership and Management  |  Duration: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year Bachelor of Education degree with Education and English/Linguistics (or related modules) as majors, or a general NQF Level 7 first degree with English as a major plus a 120-credit NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Education or PGCE, or a four-year professional teaching qualification plus an Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education. An average of 65% in the previous degree is required. Selection may include personal or panel interviews and written submissions.

Intake: Applications close 15 September 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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