The BEdHons (Curriculum Studies) is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by Akademia for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 2 years minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study BEdHons (Curriculum Studies) at Akademia
- A recognised four-year BEd degree
- Or a three-year bachelor's degree plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Or a four-year professional teaching qualification plus an Advanced Diploma in Education in a curriculum-related field
- An average of at least 60% for the final-year (NQF level 7) modules of the qualifying programme
About this course
The BEdHons (Curriculum Studies) is a postgraduate degree for qualified teachers who want to understand, design and lead school curricula. It is an NQF level 8 qualification of 120 credits (SAQA ID 125438), offered through the after-hours distance model so that teachers can study while working. It takes at least two years.
The programme has six modules:
- Foundations of Curriculum Studies: the social and interdisciplinary roots of the field and current trends.
- Curriculum Development: the stages of designing a curriculum and the roles of different stakeholders.
- Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum: teaching approaches for the digital age and what they mean for the curriculum.
- Quality Assurance and Assessment: a critical look at assessment and quality frameworks.
- Research Methodology: writing a research proposal in curriculum studies.
- Research Project: carrying out an empirical study and writing a research report.
It suits teachers who want to become subject heads, curriculum coordinators or education advisers, or who plan to go on to a master's degree in education.
Possible careers
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Job market outlook
BEdHons (Curriculum Studies) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Education Consultant. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 8 January 2027 (honours programmes). Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 2 years minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 tuition: R68 810 for the year, plus an R8 000 registration fee per year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 8 January 2027
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/bedhons-kurrikulumstudies/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.