Overview

This Foundation Phase Education programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on further studies in Foundation Phase education. The aim is to develop your capacity to be an education leader in both Literacy Education and Mathematics Education in the Foundation Phase.

Quick Facts:

Our new Bachelor of Education Honours programmes are geared towards enriching and deepening your knowledge in a chosen specialist field in order to equip you to contribute meaningfully to strengthening and improving education in South Africa.

The following four new honours programmes are offered through blended learning or mixed-mode instruction:

Education Development and Democracy

Educational Support

Foundation Phase Education

Language Education

A programme focussing on Curriculum Inquiry was also developed and submitted to the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Council on Higher Education for approval and accreditation, and will be implemented soon.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundation Phase Education

Research Project (Foundation Phase Education)

Educational Research

Research Methodology (Foundation Phase Education)

Knowing, Acting and Being: Framing the Study of Education

Literacy Education and Leadership (Foundation Phase)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Education 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents

Proof of English Language proficiency

A relevant university degree and a Foundation Phase education diploma (e.g. PES, PGDE, HPED, etc.) or, a relevant university degree and a Foundation Phase education qualification deemed adequate for such purpose by Senate or, a recognised four-year post-school qualification, including a professional Foundation Phase education qualification
Teaching experience is a recommendation, but not compulsory
An average of 60% for Foundation Phase Literacy Education and Leadership as well as Foundation Phase Mathematics Education in your final year of study above

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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

61720 ZAR / year

≈ 61720 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Foundation Phase Education.

Available Scholarships

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