Overview

The Intermediate Phase Education programme at the Stellenbosch University has a set structure that consists of academic and professional subjects. Practical Learning forms an important part of the programme from the first year on. All students have to take two languages (chosen from Afrikaans, English or isiXhosa) on either a first or second language level throughout their four years of study. A third additional communicative language will also be taken during the third year of study.

Quick Facts:

You may specialise in curriculum development, school management or education policy by taking BEdHons and MEd in one of these fields of study. Or, with further training, you can become a remedial teacher (BEdHons and MEd in Educational Support) or an educational psychologist (MEd (Psych)).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Skills

Mathematics (Ed)

Natural Sciences (Ed)

Social Sciences (Ed)

Information Communication Technologies for Learning (ICT)

Language Education and Academic Literacy, Development and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Early Childhood Education View 5 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in South Africa

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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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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

Student support form (students with disabilities)

Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)

Application fee (R100) – 8 USD

Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

117875 ZAR / year

≈ 117875 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

57960 ZAR / year

≈ 57960 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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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Available Scholarships

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