Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching Specialisation: Languages, Social Sciences and Life Skills (Grades 4–6) | SPU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching with a specialisation in Languages, Social Sciences and Life Skills at Sol Plaatje University develops teachers equipped to foster social awareness, language competence, and personal development in Grade 4 to 6 learners. The programme emphasises multilingual teaching, critical social thinking, and the integration of life skills — vital capacities for learners growing up in South Africa's complex, multicultural society. Graduates are well-suited to teach in Northern Cape schools where Setswana, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, and English are all spoken, and where social sciences can be grounded in authentic local contexts.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: NSC Level 4 or 5 respectively
One additional language (Afrikaans HL/FAL, Setswana HL/FAL or isiXhosa HL/FAL): NSC Level 4
Geography: NSC Level 4 OR History: NSC Level 4
APS: Minimum 30 points

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language or Setswana Home Language or Setswana First Additional Language or IsiXhosa Home Language or IsiXhosa First Additional Language50%Required
Geography or History50%Required

Career Prospects

Intermediate Phase Teacher – Teach Languages, Social Sciences, and Life Skills to Grade 4–6 learners in South African public and independent schools.
School Counsellor (Junior) – Support learner wellbeing, social development, and conflict resolution in primary schools.
Life Orientation Coordinator – Develop and deliver life skills programmes addressing health, values, and citizenship for intermediate learners.
Social Sciences Subject Head – Lead curriculum planning and assessment for Geography and History at a primary school level.
Education Department Official – Work in curriculum advisory or district support roles for provincial education departments across South Africa.

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