Faculty of Humanities Department of Educational and Professional Studies Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Graduates of this programme are professionally equipped to nurture young learners during their most critical developmental years. Potential career pathways include:

  • Teaching & Early Childhood Instruction: Foundation Phase Teacher (Grade R–3), Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner, and Remedial Education Support.
  • Curriculum & Educational Resource Development: Foundation Phase Curriculum Developer, Educational Content Designer, and Literacy/Numeracy Coach.
  • Educational Leadership & Administration: Grade R Centre Manager, Head of Foundation Phase, and ECD Policy Advocate.
  • Further Academic Study: Graduates may pursue Honours, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Education, opening pathways to university lecturing and educational research.
Bachelor : Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

BEDFPT

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%
  • One of Sesotho, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiXhosa, or isiZulu: Minimum 50%
  • Mathematics / Technical Mathematics: Minimum 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: Minimum 60%

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 based on meeting the minimum National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements as outlined above. 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 the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching.

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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