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

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Graduates are qualified to teach Mathematics at Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) and FET (Grades 10–12) level, and are equipped with the pedagogical, classroom management, and subject-mastery skills to pursue diverse roles in education and beyond:

  • Teaching & Instruction: Mathematics Teacher (Senior Phase and FET), FET College Mathematics Lecturer, Private Mathematics Tutor, and Mathematics Olympiad Coach.
  • Curriculum & Content Development: Mathematics Curriculum Developer, Educational Content Designer, Textbook Author, and Digital Learning Resource Creator.
  • Educational Leadership & Coordination: School Mathematics Coordinator, Head of Mathematics Department, STEM Programme Manager, and District Mathematics Subject Advisor.
  • Education Policy & Consulting: STEM Education Consultant, Education Policy Analyst, and Academic Support Specialist.
  • Further Academic Study: Graduates may pursue Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Mathematics Education, opening pathways to university lecturing and educational research.
Bachelor : Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Mathematics

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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

  • Mathematics: Minimum 50%
  • Physical Sciences: Minimum 50%

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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