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Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching (School subject combination: Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Technology) at University of South Africa

University of South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The primary purpose of the BEd Intermediate Phase teaching programme is to ensure that qualifying graduates are able to demonstrate integrated knowledge of the main areas of the fields and disciplines associated with Intermediate Phase teaching. Qualifying graduates will thus be equipped to teach Intermediate Phase learners the values, skills and knowledge necessary to prepare them for the Senior and Further Education and Training phases. (NQF level 7, 480 credits, qualification code 90103 - MNT.)

Faculty: College of Education  |  Duration: Maximum time to complete: 10 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 23. Minimum APS 23. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 40% in Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical Literacy, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least a F symbol on HG or a E symbol on SG in Mathematics, or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least a F symbol on HG or a E symbol on SG in Mathematics. Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years of relevant teaching experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a Higher Certificate in Education if they meet the statutory and additional requirements. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY a Higher Certificate in Education (Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase) may articulate into this programme.

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.

Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.

Applications for undergraduate qualifications for the 2027 academic year are open from 17 August to 9 October 2026. The online application fee is R160 and is non-refundable; supporting documents and the fee are due by the closing date.

The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.

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