Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Course Requirements at UFS
University of the Free State · Faculty of Education
The Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase is a bachelor's Degree offered by UFS 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 in Foundation Phase at UFS
National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 30, English at Level 4 (50%) and the relevant home language (Afrikaans, Sesotho, isiZulu or English) at Level 4 (50%), with Afrikaans at Level 4 required for the English-medium specialisation.
About this course
This four-year teaching degree trains students to teach children from Grade R to Grade 3, with a strong focus on early literacy, numeracy and child development. Students choose a home-language specialisation (including Afrikaans, Sesotho, isiZulu or English) that determines the language medium of their teaching practice. It is offered mainly through the South Campus and Qwaqwa campus.
Possible careers
Curriculum Developer, Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Foundation Phase Teacher, Remedial Teacher
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through UFS's own online application system at apply.ufs.ac.za.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Education in 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
Good sign: Early Childhood Development Practitioner appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UFS, 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
UFS’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 UFS and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 8
- APS / Points
- AP 30
- Campus
- Qwaqwa Campus, Phuthaditjhaba
- South Campus, Bloemfontein
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Source: university-of-the-free-state.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Free State before applying.