Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
Diploma in Education: Grade R
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education & Training Teaching
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• An achievement rating of at least (4) in four subjects from the subject list (Bachelor’s Degree endorsement)
• At least one of these four subjects should be an official and regional language of the province as Home language (HL) English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa for Mowbray; and English or Afrikaans for Wellington
• An achievement rating of at least (3) in another official and regional language of the province as First Additional Language (FAL) English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa for Mowbray; and English or Afrikaans for Wellington
• At least one of the languages in bullet (2) or (3) listed above should be the language of learning and teaching (LoLT) at CPUT. LoLT at CPUT is Afrikaans for Wellington Campus, and English for Mowbray Campus
• An achievement rating of at least (4) in subjects related to the elective offerings of the specific Teacher Education programme for which you applied, such as: Mathematics, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences
National Certificate (Vocation) (NCV)
At least (60%) in three of the following fundamental subjects, including the LoLT of the institution:
• English (official language at first additional language level, 20 credits) at NQF Level 4
• Mathematics (20 credits) at NQF Level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy (20 credits) requiring a pass rate of at least (70%)
Additional Admission Requirements
You require at least (70%) in four vocational subjects (20 credits each), chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects:
• An additional language (other than the LoLT at the institution), either Afrikaans or IsiXhosa
• Three, of which at least two are 20 credit bearing vocational subjects, related to the elective offerings of the specific Teacher Education programme for which you’ve applied
PLEASE NOTE LANGUAGE OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (LoLT): Mowbray Campus: English; Wellington Campus: Afrikaans
Minimum Admission Requirements
• National Senior Certificate (NSC); or Senior Certificate (SC;) or a National Senior Certificate for Adults (NASCA); or a Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) with a diploma entry endorsement or equivalent
Additional Admission Requirements
• A Level 4 or 5 Occupational Certificate in ECD can also be presented for consideration for admission; and a Level 5 certificate or diploma can be presented for consideration for admission and assessment pertaining to advanced credit standing
Note: Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education is only offered at Mowbray Campus
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Diploma entry endorsement
• English/ Afrikaans/ isiXhosa Home Language or First Additional Language
Additional Admission Requirements
• A Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) may be presented. You may also be requested to submit a portfolio of evidence reflecting your practical experience and any additional and relevant training.
• If you have a Level 4 ECD qualification and teaching experience in the age group 4 to 6 you will be requested to submit a portfolio of evidence reflecting your practical experience and any additional and relevant training.
• Applicants must include a reference letter from the school principal stating that the student is working full-time in a Grade R classroom at the school.
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As a Foundation Phase teacher, you could teach learners from Grades R to 3. This degree will prepare you to support Foundation Phase learners (Grades R to 3) in acquiring the values, knowledge, and skills essential for their holistic development and laying the foundation for life-long learning.
• Education
• Professional Practice (including Teaching Experience)
• Language in Education
• Mathematics in Education
• Life Skills
• Arts
• Human Movement
• Academic Literacy
• First Language (Choose one) Afrikaans/ English/ *isiXhosa
• First Additional Language (Choose one) Afrikaans/ English/ *isiXhosa
• Education
• Professional Practice
• Language in Education
• Mathematics in Education
• Life Skills
• Arts
• Human Movement
• First Language (Choose one) Afrikaans/ English/ *isiXhosa
• First Additional Language (Choose one) Afrikaans/ English/ *isiXhosa
• Second Additional Language Afrikaans/isiXhosa
• Education
• Professional Practice
• Language in Education
• Mathematics in Education
• Life Skills
• Arts
• Human Movement One First Language
• Afrikaans/ English/ isiXhosa One First Additional Language
• Afrikaans/ English/ *isiXhosa
• Second Additional Language Afrikaans/ isiXhosa
• Education
• Professional Practice
• Language in Education
• Mathematics in Education
• Grade R Teaching
Each of these study areas will require you to work at a school for a minimum of eight weeks annually for the duration of your studies.
This degree will enable you to teach in the Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) and Further Education and Training (Grades 10–12). It equips teachers with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to adapt, and think critically and creatively to ensure they are active, reflective, and responsive stakeholders in the ever-changing educational landscape in our democratic society.
FIRST YEAR
First year core subjects:
• Education
• Professional Studies
• Teaching Practice
• Language of Learning and Teaching
• Language of Communication
Electives: Two Senior Phase subjects underpinning the FET Subject and Curriculum Study
SECOND YEAR
Core subjects:
• Education
• Professional Studies
• Teaching Practice
• Language of Learning and Teaching
• Language of Communication
• Conversational Language
THIRD YEAR
Core subjects:
• Education
• Professional Studies
• Teaching Practice
• Language of Learning and Teaching
• Conversational Language
FOURTH YEAR
Core subjects:
• Education
• Professional studies
• Teaching practice
Electives: (Two Senior Phase electives from list and matching Curriculum Studies subjects)
Electives: (Two Senior Phase electives from list and matching Curriculum Studies subjects)
Electives: (Two FET subjects that match the Senior Phase underpinning subject)
Specialisation: Intermediate Phase
Choose two electives:
• Art
• Drama
• Geography
• History
• Life Science
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Education and Personal & Social Wellbeing
• Physical Science
• Technology
Two methodologies corresponding with electives:
• Art
• Drama
• Geography
• History
• Life Science
• Music
• Mathematics
• Physical Education and Personal & Social Wellbeing
• Physical Science
• Technology
Electives for Specialisation: SPFET
Two FET electives must link to one of the following Senior Phase subjects:
• Economic & Management Sciences or Economic & Management Sciences (Accounting)
• English
• Afrikaans
• isiXhosa
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Computer Applications Technology
• Natural Sciences
• Technology
• Engineering Graphics and Design
You can specialise with the following (FET) electives:
• Business Management
• Economics
• Accounting
• English
• Afrikaans
• isiXhosa
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Life Sciences
• Computer Applications Technology
• Engineering Graphics and Design
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
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Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
PLEASE NOTE LANGUAGE OF
AND TEACHING (LoLT): Mowbray Campus: English; Wellington Campus: Afrikaans
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.