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Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Course Requirements at Univen

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Admission score: NSC 36 University of Venda uses its own admission-scoring system, not directly comparable to standard APS.
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The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training is a bachelor's Degree offered by Univen 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 Senior Phase and Further Education and Training at Univen

National Senior Certificate with English at 50% plus two further subjects at 50% from one of three subject groupings: (a) Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences; (b) Accounting, Business Studies and Economics; or (c) History, Geography, Sepedi, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.

About this course

This teaching qualification prepares graduates to teach learners in Grades 7 to 12, with a choice of subject specialisation streams covering sciences, commerce or humanities and languages. It combines subject-content study with classroom practice.

Possible careers

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply directly through Univen's own online application system at www.univen.ac.za. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026; the application itself is free but requires a South African ID or passport number, a cellphone number and an email address.

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training

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

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training 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 Univen, 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 Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training at Univen: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

Univen’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 Univen and NSFAS.

Applications for 2027 studies
Open: 1 May 2026
Close: 30 September 2026

Exact closing day not yet published by Univen for 2026 - month shown is accurate.

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Duration
4 years
NQF Level
7
APS / Points
NSC 36
Campus
Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou

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