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33 UWC Points

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4 years

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NQF 8

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30 Sep 2026

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The BEd Languages (SP and FET) and Mathematics (SP) is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of the Western Cape 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.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BEd Languages (SP and FET) and Mathematics (SP) at University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape uses its own admission score for this course: 33 UWC Points. It is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
  • Minimum of 33 UWC points
  • English (home language) Code 4 OR English (first additional language) Code 5 AND another language Code 4
  • Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6

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What you study

About This Course

This teaching degree prepares students to teach languages together with Mathematics at Senior Phase and Further Education and Training school levels, combining subject coursework with teaching practice. It addresses schools' need for teachers able to cover both a language and mathematics. Supervised classroom placements form part of the qualification.

After you graduate

Careers This Course Leads To

Course intelligence for BEd Languages (SP and FET) and Mathematics (SP)

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

BEd Languages (SP and FET) and Mathematics (SP) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Curriculum Developer. 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.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at University of the Western Cape, 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.

More accessible

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for BEd Languages (SP and FET) and Mathematics (SP) at University of the Western Cape: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

University of the Western Cape’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 University of the Western Cape and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply at University of the Western Cape for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 September 2026.

Applicants apply directly through UWC's own online application system at grade12applications.uwc.ac.za; this is not a centralised admissions portal.

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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: Minimum of 33 UWC points; English (home language) Code 4 OR English (first additional language) Code 5 AND another language Code 4; Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6.
University of the Western Cape lists "33 UWC Points" for this course. That is the institution's own scoring system and is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
The course takes 4 years to complete full time at University of the Western Cape. It sits at NQF level 8.
Graduates most often go into Curriculum Developer, High School Language/Mathematics Teacher and Subject Advisor.
Applications are made online through University of the Western Cape's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. Applications close on 30 September 2026 for 2027. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

What Courses Do I Qualify For in South Africa?

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Source: uwc.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Western Cape before applying.

Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 4 years
  • NQF level: 8
  • Admission score: 33 UWC Points
  • Faculty: Faculty of Education
  • Campus: Main Campus, Bellville
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