University Of Witwatersrand Education Faculty, The Wits School of Education (WSoE) offers high-quality teaching and research through thoughtfully developed undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Further to this we offer teacher development in diverse subject areas for in-service teachers. As a student at the WSoE you can expect to be part of a vibrant intellectual and scholarly community. You will have access to high level seminars and symposia by academics who are well-known nationally and internationally in a number of areas of research.
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Programme overview
Students may choose one of the following programmes:
- Foundation Phase Teaching: Grades R–3
- Intermediate Phase Teaching: Grades 4–7
- Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Grades 8–12
The BEd degree qualifies you as a teacher for any school in South Africa and entitles you to register with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
Those who wish to qualify as a teacher in the secondary (high) school level, can also opt for a first degree programme (such as a BA), followed by a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Education is the foundation of the future. Teachers play a role in teaching the skills and values that will inspire younger generations to shape the world they live in. Wits produces highly employable teachers and offers a high quality, research-informed curriculum.
Career Opportunities
- Community education officer
- Education administrator
- Further education lecturer
- Primary school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Special educational needs teacher
- Youth worker
Curriculum
The curriculum for the BEd has a core of compulsory subjects for all student teachers. Students in all phases will study Education I, II, III and IV. These are the foundational modules in Educational Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy. You will learn about how these are relevant in diverse classroom contexts.
All students in the School of Education are required to take Teaching Experience. Every year you will spend some time in schools where you will work with a supervising teacher and will be mentored and assessed by a tutor from Wits.
Entry Requirements
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Programme
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Minimum Admission Requirements
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Selection procedures
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Subjects & achieved scale
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Bachelor of Arts (3 years)
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34 +
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
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Applicants with 30 – 33 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places and preference will be given to applicants with the best English results.
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Bachelor of Arts with Law (3 years)
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43 +
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 3
or Mathematical Literacy – 4
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Law Courses – Applicants who wish to take law courses in their first year of study must meet the admission requirements for law.
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Professional and specialist degrees(all 4 years)
BA (Digital Arts)
BA (Dramatic Art)
BA (Film & Television)
BA (Fine Arts)
BA (Music)
BA (Performing & Visual Arts)
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34 + as well as departmental selection procedures
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
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Applicants with 30 – 33 points may be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
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Bachelor of Social Work (4 years)
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34 +
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
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All applicants are required to write the NBT
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Bachelor of Audiology
(4 years)
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
(4 years)
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34 +
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 4
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All applicants are required to write the NBT
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Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching
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36 +
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English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
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Applicants between 31 – 35 points (preference to higher English results) will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places
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Application Process
Your application
- You may apply for three programmes (degrees).
- Applications to Wits must enclose a non-refundable application fee of R100 (for international applicants, R700).
Documentation / Checklist
- Submit your Grade 11 report which must be signed and stamped by your school principal.
- If you have already matriculated, attach a copy of your matric certificate.
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
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Faculty of Health Sciences (All programmes)
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Audiology
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
30 September 2018
All other University programmes
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Course Costs
The average course costs for local students range from R34 000 to R62 000, depending on the course and the number of years of study.
Tuition fees are payable for each course for which a student is registered.
Fees and funding
Online applications
- Complete an online application to study at Wits
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