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Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase Teaching Specialisation: Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Grades 7–12) | SPU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase Teaching with a specialisation in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Sol Plaatje University prepares graduates to teach science and mathematics subjects across Grades 7 to 12. South Africa faces a severe shortage of qualified science and mathematics teachers, particularly in rural and township schools — this programme directly addresses that national crisis. Graduates will be equipped with both deep subject knowledge and evidence-based pedagogical approaches to inspire learners in one of the country's most critical skills areas.

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
Mathematics: NSC Level 4 (compulsory)
Life Sciences: NSC Level 4 (compulsory)
APS: Minimum 30 points

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
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

Career Prospects

Senior Phase and FET Mathematics Teacher – Teach Mathematics to Grades 7–12 in public, independent, or model C schools across South Africa.
Life Sciences Teacher – Deliver engaging Life Sciences lessons aligned with CAPS, preparing learners for NSC examinations and tertiary study.
Science Department Head – Lead a school science department, overseeing curriculum, resources, practicals, and learner performance.
Education Researcher – Investigate science and mathematics teaching and learning outcomes for universities, foundations, or the DBE.
STEM Curriculum Advisor – Support provincial education departments and NGOs in improving STEM teaching quality at secondary school level.

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