Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Language Education

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Graduates of this programme are qualified to teach languages (such as English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana, isiZulu, or isiXhosa) at the Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) and FET (Grades 10–12) levels, and are equipped with the pedagogical and linguistic skills to pursue diverse roles in education and beyond:

  • Teaching & Instruction: Senior Phase and FET Language Teacher, TVET College Lecturer, and Private Language Tutor.
  • Curriculum & Educational Resource Development: Language Curriculum Developer, Educational Content Designer, and Textbook Author.
  • Educational Leadership & Administration: Head of Department (HOD) for Languages, Language Subject Advisor, and District Circuit Manager.
  • Language & Communication Consulting: Language Practitioner, Translator/Interpreter, and Corporate Communication Trainer.
  • Further Academic Study: Graduates may pursue Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Education, Linguistics, or Language Practice, opening pathways to university lecturing and educational research.
Bachelor : Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Language Education

BEDSFL

Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus, Welkom Campus

4 years (full-time)

535

7

Minimum Credits Required: 535

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with endorsement for admission to a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • English: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • AND any ONE of the following official languages: Sesotho, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiXhosa, or isiZulu at a minimum of 50% (Level 4).

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.

Understanding Your Matric Pass Level

To help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Bachelor’s Pass.

Bachelor’s Pass (Required)

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course.

Diploma Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course.

Certificate Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate.


Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Selection Process

Admission is strictly based on meeting the minimum National Senior Certificate (NSC) subject requirements and achieving the required Bachelor's Pass endorsement. No separate selection test is required for this programme.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option

Please note: The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) option is not available for this Bachelor's degree. ECP streams in this faculty are currently only offered for specific diploma programmes.


Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student Calendar

We know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies.

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