Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training

The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training is a comprehensive qualification designed to develop qualified classroom teachers. The program aims to foster self-reflexivity and self-understanding among prospective teachers, develop their professional disposition and self-identity, and enable them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic and professional teaching environment.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this qualification is to develop qualified classroom teachers who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in the teaching of particular specializations. The program requires a specific depth of knowledge, specialization, practical skills, and workplace experience to enable successful students to enter the teaching profession and apply their learning as beginner teachers in schools in varying contexts.

Qualification Details

• Qualification stream: School subject combination - Art and Languages
• Qualification code: 90104 - ARL
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 480
• APS/AS: 23
• Maximum time to complete this qualification: 10 years

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training is dependent on meeting specific admission requirements. These include:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, and submission of a portfolio of artworks to the Department of Art and Music.
• A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, and submission of a portfolio of artworks to the Department of Art and Music.
• Qualification for exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, and submission of a portfolio of artworks to the Department of Art and Music.
• Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old, have completed at least Grade 10, and have at least five years of relevant teaching experience in the study field.

Student Fees and Funding

• Application fee: R150 for online applications
• Student fees: Available on the Unisa website
• Bursaries and loans: Available for Unisa students

Application for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year must be submitted online between 3 November and 19 December 2025. Admission to a qualification is not automatic and depends on whether the applicant complies with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training includes a range of modules designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and competences required for teaching in the senior phase and further education and training. The program includes work-integrated learning components, which require students to spend time away from their homes and responsibilities to gain industry exposure through applying their theoretical understanding in a workplace.