The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Languages) at Walter Sisulu University is a four-year degree offered at both the Mthatha and Komani campuses. It specialises in preparing educators to teach English and IsiXhosa as school subjects in Grades 7 to 12, addressing the critical need for qualified language teachers in the Eastern Cape — a province where multilingual communities require educators fluent in both official languages. The programme integrates subject knowledge in linguistics and literature with educational theory and classroom-based practical training, producing graduates ready to improve learner literacy outcomes.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 60–69% (Level 5)
Xhosa Home Language or Xhosa First Additional Language: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any other two subjects: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any other three subjects totalling 7 APS
APS: 24
Language Teacher (English and IsiXhosa, Grades 7–12) – Teach Home Language and First Additional Language at secondary schools, directly addressing South Africa’s documented shortage of qualified language teachers.
Literacy Coach or Reading Specialist – Support struggling readers in primary and secondary schools through targeted literacy interventions, working with DBE programmes such as RISA.
Language Assessment Developer – Write, moderate, and standardise NSC English or IsiXhosa examination papers for provincial examination bodies and curriculum units.
TVET College Lecturer (Communication) – Teach English communication modules at TVET colleges, helping students develop workplace communication skills across artisan and vocational programmes.
Translation and Language Services Specialist – Provide English–IsiXhosa translation, interpreting, and language editing services for government departments, courts, and media organisations.
