Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (W62006) is an initial professional teacher qualification specialising in Grades R-3. It provides specialised knowledge, practical skills through research, and workplace experience, equipping graduates to facilitate learning and development in the Foundation Phase and respond to the diverse needs of young learners.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Department of Initial Primary Teacher Education | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The programme combines Foundation Phase subject knowledge with research and workplace-based teaching experience for Grades R-3.

Career pathways

Foundation Phase teacher; Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher in public or private schools; youth worker in community-based or non-profit organisations; TVET college lecturer in ECD; Subject Education Specialist (SES).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 24. National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: • Mathematics at Level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at Level 4 • English First Additional Language (FAL) at Level 4 • isiXhosa Home Language (HL) at Level 4 • Life Orientation at Level 5 • Any other two additional subjects totalling 8 points Admission Point Score (APS): 24

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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