Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) Course Requirements at UKZN
University of KwaZulu-Natal · College of Humanities
The Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) is a bachelor's Degree offered by UKZN for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) at UKZN
- NSC Degree with English and Life Orientation at Level 4, isiZulu at Level 4, and either a Level 4 (50-59%) pass in Mathematical Literacy or a Level 3 (40-49%) pass in Mathematics.
About this course
This specialisation of the four-year Bachelor of Education prepares teachers for the Foundation Phase (the early primary grades), integrating academic subject knowledge with professional teaching training. It is offered only at the Edgewood campus, UKZN's dedicated teacher-education site.
Possible careers
Curriculum Advisor, Early Childhood Development Specialist, Foundation Phase Teacher, Remedial Teacher, School Subject Head
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Curriculum Advisor. 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
As a Bachelor's Degree at UKZN, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
UKZN’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 UKZN and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at www.cao.ac.za, listing UKZN and this programme's CAO code among the six allowed choices; the same CAO application also covers residence and financial aid requests for UKZN.
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- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 March 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 48-28
- Campus
- Edgewood Campus, Pinetown
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Source: university-of-kwazulu-natal.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of KwaZulu-Natal before applying.