Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The aim of the qualification is to deliver professionally qualified beginner teachers for the Foundation Phase. This is done by providing student teachers with a well-rounded education that equips them with the required subject content knowledge base, teaching competence, a nuanced understanding of the integrated nature of theory and practice in education and the context of the teaching profession in South Africa.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: School of Early Childhood Education | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Career pathways

The graduate qualifies to become a teacher of learners from Grade R - Grade 3. They could progress further into becoming Early Childhood Development Lecturers.

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 26. To be able to gain access to the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching programme, applicants are required to have the appropriate combination of recognised National Senior Certificate (NSC) subjects, as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects. The minimum entry requirements for studies as legislated by the government do not guarantee a prospective student admission to this programme.; Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 examination. Final admission is based on the final Grade 12 results.; A valid National Senior Certificate with admission for degree purposes; The subjects to be used in the calculation of the APS are the prescribed seven subjects.; The APS achievement rating of Life Orientation is divided by 2 in the calculation of the APS.; If an applicant included more than the minimum of three electives in his/her NSC the four compulsories and the three best of the electives are used.; Minimum APS scores of 26 with Mathematics or 27 with Mathematical; The following minimum subjects

ZAR 40,421 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R40,421 (minimum) to R48,001 (maximum), amount shown is the minimum; actual fee depends on modules registered; excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative f Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for undergraduate programmes for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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