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 |
Any other 3 subjects from the list below at level 3(40-49%)
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Any one of the following
| 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 two of the subjects below
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Any one of the following two subjects
| 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 |
Any two technical subjects at 4 (50-59%) from the list below
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 |