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Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching at University of Zululand

University of Zululand, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (3BFPT1) prepares teachers for Grade R to 3. The Bachelor of Education degree is a four-year, full-time, contact-class programme at NQF level 7 that develops professionally qualified teachers (MRTEQ-aligned).

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Early Childhood Education  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January  |  Location: KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Education Studies, General Pedagogy, school experience modules and Foundation Phase subject modules (IsiZulu, English and Mathematics) across four years, with school experience each year.

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 26. NSC with bachelor's endorsement: IsiZulu Home Language level 4 and English First Additional Language level 4; Mathematics level 3 or Mathematical Literacy level 4; APS 26; no selection test. A USAf (HESA) letter is required for mature-age applicants.

The 2026 undergraduate application cycle opened on 1 March 2025 through the Central Applications Office (CAO); the CAO application fee is R250. Faculty closing date for programmes in the 2026 undergraduate brochure: 31 October 2025.

Applications for undergraduate programmes are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Closing date: 30 September for all programmes.

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

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