Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (Technical and Vocational) at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Technical and Vocational) (W62018) is a 480-credit, four-year full-time degree that prepares graduates with the subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise and practical teaching skills to teach technical and vocational subjects in the Senior Phase and FET bands.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology | Duration: 4 years full-time (480 credits) | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Students study three major subject areas: Major A (main FET major, up to Level III), Major B (second FET major, up to Level II) and Major C (Senior Phase major, up to Level II). Combinations include Civil Technology with Engineering Graphics and Design; Electrical Technology with Technical Mathematics or Engineering Graphics and Design; Mechanical Technology with Engineering Graphics and Design or Technical Mathematics; and Technical Sciences with Technical Mathematics. Technology (Senior Phase) is compulsory as Major C in the options that include it.

Career pathways

Technical and vocational teacher for the Senior Phase and FET phases; technological education specialist; instructor or trainer in technology-related industries; workshop manager; education policy analyst; lecturer in higher education; researcher in technological education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants may be admitted through one of the following routes: National Senior Certificate (NSC) National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor's endorsement and minimum achievement levels as follows: • English at Level 4 (50–59%) • Any other African Language at Level 4 (50–59%) • Any TWO of the following subjects at Level 4 (50–59%): Technical Mathematics Mathematics Technical Sciences Physical Sciences Engineering Graphics and Design Civil Technology (Civil Services) Civil Technology (Construction) Civil Technology (Woodworking) Electrical Technology (Digital) Electrical Technology (Electronics) Electrical Technology (Power Systems) Mechanical Technology (Automotive) Mechanical Technology (Fitting and Machining) Mechanical Technology (Welding and Metalwork) • Any other two additional subjects totalling 8 points Senior Certificate (S

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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