Overview
The Faculty of Education has dynamically positioned itself at the forefront of education transformation in the country. This is not a place for the faint-hearted and demands 'sinesibindi' (literally in isiXhosa that we have a liver, but figuratively meaning that we must have courage)! The phrase ‘caring quality’ accurately sums up the reputation that the Faculty has gained for its commitment to students and to work in the education field.
The Faculty concerns itself with education in the broadest sense, including the professional preparation of teachers, further in-service qualifications, as well as non-formal education. While operating predominantly in the Eastern Cape, the Faculty also serves the country and the SADC region. Apart from teaching and supervision, it is deeply involved in research, national policy development, and professional and community work.
The Faculty is centred around the Department of Education, which works in close partnership with CHERTL (Centre for Higher Education Research Teaching & Learning), RUMEP (Rhodes University Mathematics Education Project), the CSD (Centre for Social Development), and the ISEA (Institute for the Study of Englishes in Africa). The Faculty offers a range of qualifications in education, ranging from the The Education - Foundation Phase Teaching program at Rhodes University to doctoral degree.
Professional qualification as a teacher
The first option is to complete a four-year Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase Teaching) degree. The second option is to complete a Bachelor’s degree in another Faculty and then cap it with the one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Children's Literature
- The Whole Child in Context
- Holistic Development of the Teacher
- Teaching Practice
- Performance and Multimodalities
- Understanding the Social & Physical World
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Grahamstown, South Africa
Disciplines
Education Teaching View 51 other Bachelors in Education in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
An APS score of 40 points and above will receive a firm offer, 37-39 points will remain on hold until the end of September to be considered by the Dean if space is available
Applicants who have passed A levels are eligilble for full exemption provided the passes in approved subjects meet the following requirements:
- A-level: symbols A-E (minimum of 2 subjects)
- AS-level: symbols A-D (4 subjects and 1 at O-level)
- O-level: symbols A-C (maximum of 3 subjects)
- At least 2 subjects at A-level and 3 different subjects at O-level or 3 subjects at A-level and 2 at O-level
HIGCSE/IGCSE qualification:
- HIGCSE: symbols 1-3 (4 subjects)
- IGCSE: symbols A-C (1 subject)
International Baccalaureate (B)
- 3 High level (HL) subjects: Grade 4
- 4 Standard Level (SL) subjects: Grade 5
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents34750 ZAR / year≈ 34750 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents63110 ZAR / year≈ 63110 ZAR / year
Additional Details
International student levy- 18 744.00
Living costs
Grahamstown
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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