The Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching with a specialisation in Languages and Humanities at the University of Zululand prepares graduates to teach Grade 4 to Grade 6 learners in language subjects, Social Sciences, and Life Skills. The programme is grounded in the multilingual educational context of KwaZulu-Natal, where IsiZulu and English proficiency are both essential for learner success and teacher effectiveness. Students develop deep content knowledge in humanities disciplines alongside evidence-based pedagogical approaches that engage and support diverse intermediate phase learners.
IsiZulu: NSC Level 4
English: NSC Level 4
Geography and History: NSC Level 4
APS: Minimum 26 points
Intermediate Phase Teacher – Teach Languages, Social Sciences, and Life Skills to Grade 4 to Grade 6 learners in public schools across KwaZulu-Natal.
Languages Subject Head – Lead the language department in a primary school, overseeing curriculum, assessment, and teacher support.
IsiZulu Language Specialist – Support multilingual language development and IsiZulu literacy programming in intermediate phase classrooms.
School Guidance Counsellor (Junior Level) – Support learner wellbeing, social development, and school adjustment in the intermediate phase.
Education NGO Programme Officer – Implement literacy, social sciences, and life skills programmes for foundations or development organisations in KwaZulu-Natal.
