Education

Faculty of
Education

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The Faculty of Education is the largest Faculty at Walter Sisulu University and is home to more than 8000 students. The Faculty is located at the Komani Campus of WSU with a delivery site at the Mthatha Campus. The Faculty has 6 Departments that offer 17 programmes ranging from Diplomas to Education Doctoral qualifications.

Our undergraduate qualifications prepare teachers to teach in the critical school learning fields of Science, Mathematics, Technical and Vocational, Creative Arts, Humanities, Business and Management and Adult education among others. The above specialisations are offered in the different phases of the schooling system namely, Foundation Phase, Senior and Further Education and Training Phase and Adult Education. Our Postgraduate programmes offer growth and development opportunities to practicing teachers and education professionals.

Through these programmes we respond to societal needs in ethically, scholarly, sustainable, technology-infused, and entrepreneurial ways. This is aimed at preparing future-ready graduates, teachers, subject advisors and educational leaders/managers of the highest calibre for the school system in the Eastern Cape, South Africa and globally.

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY

Qual Code	SAQA ID	Qualification Name	NQF	Credits	Duration	Delivery Site
W62001	118146	Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training	7	360	3	MTH
W62006	99749	Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching	7	480	4	KOM/MTH
W62007	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Creative Arts)	7	480	4	MTH
W62008	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Consumer & Management Science)	7	480	4	MTH
W62009	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Economic & Management Science)	7	480	4	KOM/MTH
W62010	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Humanities)	7	480	4	KOM/MTH
W62011	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Languages)	7	480	4	KOM/MTH
W62012	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Maths, Science & Technology)	7	480	4	KOM/MTH
W62018	117038	Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Technical and Vocational Education)	7	480	4	MTH

QUALIFICATION DETAILS	APS SCORES	SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS	PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training W62001	22	3 (40-49%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 3 (40-49%) for IsiXhosa 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics Literacy 4 (50-59%) for Life Orientation Any other 3 subjects from the list below at level 3(40-49%) Physical Science Life Science Accounting Economics Business Studies Computer Applications Technology Geography History Agricultural Science Tourism	To prepare students to become reflective and competent lecturers in Community Colleges. It articulates vertically to teacher education programmes pitching at NQF level 7.
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching W62006	26	4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for IsiXhosa 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics Literacy 5 (60-69%) for Life Orientation (Major) Any other 3 subjects at level 3(40-49%)	This is an initial professional teacher qualification with specialization linked to Grades R – 3. It provides specific depth and specialised knowledge, practical skills through research and workplace experience to enable successful students to enter teaching well grounded.
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Creative Arts 1) W62007	26	4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 4 (50-59%) for History 5 (60-69%) for Life Orientation & 4 (50-59%) for Music or any other subject Any other 2 subjects at level 3(40-49%) Note: Applicants without Music at Matric will be subjected to a Music Aptitude Test	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Creative Arts 2) W62007	26	5 (60-69%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 5 (60-69%) for Life Orientation & 4 (50-59%) for Music or History or any other subject 4 (50-59%) for any other subjecT Any other 2 subjects at level 3(40-49%) Note: Applicants without Music at Matric will be subjected to a Music Aptitude Test	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Consumer & Management Science) W62008	26	4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics Literacy 5 (60-69%) Life Orientation Any one of the following 4 (50-59%) for Consumer Studies 4 (50-59%) for Hospitality 4 (50-59%) for Tourism Any other 2 subjects at 3(40-49%)	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Economic & Management Science) W62009	26	4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics Literacy 5 (60-69%) Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) for two of the subjects below Accounting Business Studies Economics Any other one subject at 3(40-49%)	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Humanities) W62010	26	4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 4 (50-59%) for History 4 (50-59%) Geography 5 (60-69%) Life Orientation Any other 2 subjects at 3 (40-49%)	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Languages) W62011	26	5 (60-69%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for Xhosa 5 (60-69%) Life Orientation Any other two subjects at 4 (50-59%) Any other two subjects at 3 (40-49%)	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers.
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Maths, Science and Technology) W62012	26	4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics 5 (60-69%) Life Orientation Any one of the following two subjects 4 (50-59%) for Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) for Physical ScienceS Any other two subjects at 3 (40-49%)	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Technical and Vocational) W62018		4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) for any other African Language 5 (60-69%) Life Orientation Any two technical subjects at 4 (50-59%) from the list below Technical Mathematics Technical Sciences Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) Civil Technology Electrical Technology Mechanical Technology Mathematics Physical Sciences Any other two subjects at 3 (40-49%)	The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SP & FET) is to provide a well-rounded education that equips graduates with the required subject content knowledge base, educational theory, and methodology that will enable them to demonstrate competence and responsibility as academically and professionally qualified beginner teachers

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